Renting A Car In Thailand - How To Rent A Car In Thailand - Driving In Thailand
Channel: Owl of Asia
Date: 2021-08-07

Today we will be exploring how to rent a car in Thailand. We will be discovering the overall process of renting a car in Thailand, speaking about a few practical tips when renting a cat, and finally, some vital information on how to rent a car in Thailand. 

Renting A Car In Thailand - How To Rent A Car In Thailand - Driving In Thailand 

Regulation /information 
Drivers must be at least 21 years old. Some car rental companies request drivers to be 23 or 25 and charge an additional fee if the renter is under a particular age. On top of this, some ask for a specific category on their driving license; however, this is much rarer.
 Most rental companies request 3 primary forms of documentation. This included your passport, international driving license, and credit card. Creditcard is often mandatory to rent a car in Thailand. 
Is it possible to add a driver to your rental agreement? Some allow this for free while charging a small fee per day. 
Some forms of insurances and protection are optional, but others are mandatory under Thai law.  Costs for insurance are often included in the price quote by the rental company, but not always.
Renting a car in Thailand will involve paying a deposit and rental price in advance.
The higher value of a car is, the higher despot, rental cost, and insurance costs a renter will need to pay. 
Acquiring a Thai driving license is a relatively straightforward process for foreigners, and the whole process can be completed with a few days. However, most companies do accept international driving licenses if you do not have a local Thai license.




How to rent a cat in Thailand?

1. Choose an online rental company, such as Avis, thai-rent-car.com, or kayak.com. There are many international and local car rental companies across Thailand. 
2. Alternatively you can go to the rental company directly, the are many located around the airport and major cities. 
3. Once you have found a car and explained what you are looking for, a staff member will confirm your details and bring you the rental agreement to sign. Most small cars range between the price of 1000-2000 Thai baht a day. But due to the ongoing pandemic, some rental companies have lowered their overall price. 
4. Once you have finished your rental period, you can drop your vehicle off and receive your deposit. A staff member will inspect the vehicle and do their internal checks. Some companies allow renters to drop off the car at a different location. 




Some Extra Tips For Renting A Car In Thailand

Always take detailed photos and videos of any damage inside or outside of the vehicle before renting. 
Most cars run on either diesel, gasoline 91, or gasoline 95. Overall, gasoline prices are relevantly low across Thailand but are much higher in tourist areas.
It often recommends obtaining full coverage and insurance when renting, including theft coverage, breakdown assistance, etc. From reading through the small print of most rental companies, it seems that if no insurance is obtained and a collision occurs, the rental will be responsible for the damage. This usually includes paying an upfront fee of 10 15,000 Thai baht 
Thailand roads have been well documents over the years as being unsafe. For example, a few years ago, Thailand was titled with the highest road death rate in the world. In addition, Street dogs are common in Thailand, and it's normal for dogs to run across the road, especially in smaller neighborhoods... So it's recommended to be extra vigilant on Thai roads. 
You may also obtain a discount if you rent in advance, but this depends on the rental company. 

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