Car rental prices in Thailand
COMPACT · NOVEMBER · 5 AIRPORTS
Don Mueang is the cheapest airport in Thailand at $48 a day for a Compact in November 2026; Chiang Rai is the most expensive at $53. From 159,862 Thailand prices since 2023.
At 5 of the 5 airports in Thailand we hold a booking curve for, timing barely moves the price.
Typical prices are medians of quoted prices for a 7-day Saturday pickup in November 2026, priced for a UK renter. Airports under the 30-price floor are listed without a figure rather than with an invented one. Prices are what was on offer, not what anyone paid. Airports under 1,000 prices this year are not ranked. Prices shown in USD, converted from pounds at the rate of 1 October 2026.
| AIRPORT | MINI | ECONOMY | COMPACT | INTERMEDIATE | FULLSIZE | PREMIUM | 7+ SEATS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangkok BKK | $34 | $36 | $52 | $63 | $73 | $108 | $86 |
| Chiang Mai CNX | $33 | $36 | $52 | $62 | $74 | $107 | $81 |
| Chiang Rai CEI | $30 | $36 | $53 | $73 | $77 | $98 | $86 |
| Don Mueang DMK | $34 | $33 | $48 | $58 | $70 | $93 | $73 |
| Phuket HKT | $33 | $36 | $50 | $63 | $75 | $106 | $83 |
September, across Thailand — about 25% under January nationally.
Don Mueang, Phuket and Bangkok are the cheapest we hold in Thailand, at $52 a day or under.
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai sit at the expensive end, from $52 a day.
Every month since November 2023, across 395 airports. Tell us your quote and we'll say whether it is fair.