Rent a car Bangkok
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Bangkok, Thailand’s vibrant capital, bursts with character. Renting a car here lets you soak in the city and its surroundings with ease, plus it opens the door to nearby provinces.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Bangkok?
The price of renting a car in Bangkok depends on a few things:
- Season. Sure, the time of year doesn’t swing prices as wildly as it does in resort areas, but from November to late March, rates nudge up a bit compared to the rainy season.
- Car model and class. In Bangkok, you can pick anything from a budget ride to a premium whip.
- Rental duration. The longer you rent, the cheaper each day gets.
- Extra options. You can tack these on for a fee—like permission to drive to other parts of the country, a child seat, or beefed-up insurance.
Bangkok’s car rental scene offers a huge range—whether you need a zippy compact for city jaunts or beach trips, a minivan for a big family or crew, a roomy crossover for crisscrossing Thailand, or a luxe ride for business, dates, or photo ops.
What’s the cost of renting a car in Bangkok?
Car rental prices in Bangkok start at 800 baht—think Toyota Vios or Suzuki Swift for a week-long rental. For shorter stints, the minimum jumps to 900 baht.
Mid-range cars like the Toyota Ativ, Mazda 2, or Honda City go for 1,000-3,000 baht. Most of the time, comprehensive insurance (CASCO) is already baked into the price.
Crossovers start at 1,200-2,000 baht, with an average of 2,000-3,000 baht. If you need space, check out SUVs like the Suzuki XL7, Toyota Veloz, Mitsubishi Xpander, or Toyota Fortuner—they can fit up to 7 people.
Minivans in Bangkok begin at 1,200-1,500 baht, averaging around 2,000-3,000 baht.
Fancy a convertible? They start at 9,000 baht a day in Bangkok, topping out at 25,000 baht—think Ford Mustang or Mercedes E Class.
Luxury cars kick off at 6,500 baht. In the 10,000 baht range, you can grab a BMW X5, Mercedes E200, or BMW 420d. The priciest rides—like the BMW 760m or Mercedes S 580e—hover around 35,000 baht.
What do you need to rent a car in Bangkok?
To rent a car in Thailand, you need to be over 18 with at least a year of driving experience. Younger drivers get access to about half the fleet. If you’re over 21 with more than 2 years behind the wheel, you’ve got a wider pool to pick from.
Booking just needs a bank card for the deposit. But when you pick up the car, you’ll need to show:
- Your passport
- A valid national driver’s license. Double-check the expiration date—if your Russian license expired in 2025, Russia extends it by 3 years, but in Thailand, it’s considered invalid once the date’s passed.
Thailand follows the Vienna Convention, so a Russian national driver’s license is technically fine without an international one. Still, some cops might demand an IDP and slap you with a fine if you don’t have it. If you can, grab an IDP beforehand to play it safe.
How do you pay for a car rental in Bangkok?
Renting a car means covering an upfront deposit, the remaining balance, and a security deposit. In Bangkok, every rental requires a deposit—no exceptions. You’ve got options to pay it:
- Cash in Thai baht
- Debit card (some cars accept MIR cards)
- Credit card (not ones issued in Russia)
- Stablecoins (USDT, USDC, BUSD)
- Cryptocurrency (any coin)
Each car has its own mix of accepted payment methods. Some take all of the above, others just a few—check the car’s details before booking to be sure.
To reserve a car in Bangkok, you’ll pay a 15-20% deposit upfront, which you can settle online with any bank card.
Enjoy your Bangkok adventure!
