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Thailand is easy to explore by car once you leave Bangkok: good main roads, fuel stations open late and beaches, national parks and temples that tours rarely reach. Every car on Wanakio comes fully insured, with nothing extra to buy at the desk.
Car hire destinations in Thailand
From, total for 7 days
| Destination | From | Excess |
|---|---|---|
| Phuket | €234 | Zero excess on selected cars |
| Bangkok | €215 | Zero excess on selected cars |
| Koh Samui | €234 | Zero excess on selected cars |
| Chiang Mai | €234 | Zero excess on selected cars |
| Krabi | €215 | Zero excess on selected cars |
| Pattaya | €215 | Zero excess on selected cars |
| Hua Hin | €316 | Zero excess on selected cars |
| Khao Lak | €215 | Zero excess |
| Chiang Rai | €234 | Zero excess |
| Surat Thani | €215 | Zero excess |
Fully insured with everything included. Updated 10 November 2026.
Driving in Thailand
- Traffic drives on the left. If you are used to driving on the right, an automatic makes the first days easier.
- Bring an International Driving Permit as well as your own licence. Thai law asks for both, and police checkpoints do check.
- A credit card is needed in the main driver's name for the deposit.
- Watch for scooters. They are everywhere and overtake on both sides; take extra care at junctions and after dark.
Two coasts, two seasons
Thailand's beaches have different seasons. On the Andaman coast, Phuket, Krabi and Khao Lak, the best time is November to April. On the Gulf coast, Koh Samui and Surat Thani, it is January to August, with most rain from October to December. In the north, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai are coolest and clearest from November to February.