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Toyota Corolla
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$31.62
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Chiang Rai Int. Airport (CEI)
Chiang Rai Airport, 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
Walk toward Exit gate 2, A representative will meet you.
Flight number mandatory.
Please call 0066 (0) 8 4700 4381 for assistance
Drop-off information
Chiang Rai Int. Airport (CEI)
Chiang Rai Airport, 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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Honda CR-V
or similar Intermediate SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$63.87
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Chiang Rai Int. Airport (CEI)
Chiang Rai Airport, 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
Walk toward Exit gate 2, A representative will meet you.
Flight number mandatory.
Please call 0066 (0) 8 4700 4381 for assistance
Drop-off information
Chiang Rai Int. Airport (CEI)
Chiang Rai Airport, 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Nissan Navara
or similar Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
2
A/C
2
$37.43
per day
Free cancellation
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Pick-up information
Chiang Rai Int. Airport (CEI)
Chiang Rai Airport, 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
Walk toward Exit gate 2, A representative will meet you.
Flight number mandatory.
Please call 0066 (0) 8 4700 4381 for assistance
Drop-off information
Chiang Rai Int. Airport (CEI)
Chiang Rai Airport, 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
Free additional driver
Nissan Serena
or similar Intermediate Van
Automatic
7
A/C
5
$62.90
per day
Free cancellation
Meet & Greet
Pick-up information
Chiang Rai Int. Airport (CEI)
Chiang Rai Airport, 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
Walk toward Exit gate 2, A representative will meet you.
Flight number mandatory.
Please call 0066 (0) 8 4700 4381 for assistance
Drop-off information
Chiang Rai Int. Airport (CEI)
Chiang Rai Airport, 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 02:11 on 26/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 17 cities near Chiang Rai
- Top 8 locations near Chiang Rai
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Chiang Rai and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 24, 2026)
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Chiang Rai
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers in Chiang Rai in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Thai
Currency
THB
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+66
Average car rental price
$49 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
90–110 km/h
or
56–68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Average gas price
$1.20 per liter or $4.54 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.01 per liter or $3.82 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.49 per liter or $5.64 per gallon
Rating
9.0 / 10
Top 17 cities near Chiang Rai
- Chiang Maifrom $21.87 per day153.2 km / 95.19 miles away
- Mae Sot381.3 km / 236.93 miles away
- Udon Thanifrom $21.99 per day422.5 km / 262.53 miles away
- Khon Kaenfrom $19.14 per day493.3 km / 306.52 miles away
- Nakhon Phanomfrom $18.87 per day579 km / 359.77 miles away
- Buriramfrom $35.22 per day633.5 km / 393.64 miles away
- Bangkokfrom $18.35 per day691.3 km / 429.55 miles away
- Ubon Ratchathanifrom $18.35 per day743.3 km / 461.87 miles away
- Rayongfrom $30.20 per day776.4 km / 482.43 miles away
- Pattayafrom $29.16 per day781.4 km / 485.54 miles away
- Hua Hinfrom $30.84 per day815.3 km / 506.6 miles away
- Koh Chang897.6 km / 557.74 miles away
- Ko Samuifrom $20.59 per day1,151.6 km / 715.57 miles away
- Surat Thanifrom $18.35 per day1,199 km / 745.02 miles away
- Krabifrom $19.06 per day1,318.4 km / 819.22 miles away
- Phuketfrom $19.80 per day1,346 km / 836.37 miles away
- Hat Yai, Songkhlafrom $20.99 per day1,435.6 km / 892.04 miles away
Top 8 locations near Chiang Rai
- Chiang Mai Int. Airportfrom $21.87 per day155.9 km / 96.87 miles away
- Udon Thani Int. Airportfrom $21.99 per day418.3 km / 259.92 miles away
- Airport Bangkok Don Mueangfrom $18.35 per day671.4 km / 417.19 miles away
- Bangkok (Downtown)from $18.35 per day691.3 km / 429.55 miles away
- Suvarnabhumi Airportfrom $20.99 per day697.9 km / 433.65 miles away
- Samui International Airportfrom $20.59 per day1,151.8 km / 715.7 miles away
- Krabi Airportfrom $19.06 per day1,315.9 km / 817.66 miles away
- Phuket Int. Airportfrom $19.80 per day1,321.7 km / 821.27 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Chiang Rai Int. Airport (CEI)
7 rental locations
When to book in Chiang Rai and for how long?
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Chiang Rai?
Car rental prices in Chiang Rai vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthJune | Most expensive month January | ||
| Average price $26 | A good deal $49 | Cheapest supplier Drive Car Rental | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in Chiang Rai
$39
$19
$0
$35
in January
Jan
$31
in February
Feb
$26
in March
Mar
$25
in April
Apr
$20
in May
May
$20
in June
Jun
$28
in July
Jul
$26
in August
Aug
$21
in September
Sep
$22
in October
Oct
$29
in November
Nov
$33
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in Chiang Rai is June (when prices average $20.31 per day). This is 23% cheaper than the yearly average and 42% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $35.12).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Chiang Rai?
Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Chiang Rai is January, and the least popular is August.
Monthly searches in Chiang Rai by pick-up date relative to the average
2.1
1
0
1.9 times in January
Jan
1.3 times in February
Feb
0.9 times in March
Mar
Same as average in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.6 times in June
Jun
1.1 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.5 times in September
Sep
0.5 times in October
Oct
1.7 times in November
Nov
1.3 times in December
Dec
What’s the usual rental length in Chiang Rai?
How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 9 days, and in September, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Chiang Rai
10
5
0
5 days in January
Jan
7 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
7 days in April
Apr
7 days in May
May
7 days in June
Jun
9 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
3 days in September
Sep
6 days in October
Oct
5 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 📍 Car rental locations | 1 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | True Leasing, Drive Car Rental, Chic Car Rent , Avis, Keddy |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, medium cars, SUVs, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $32 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Drive Car Rental |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| True Leasing | Toyota Yaris | 4 | Small car |
| Drive Car Rental | Nissan Almera | 4 | Small car |
| True Leasing | Toyota Vios Sedan | 4 | Small car |
| True Leasing | Toyota Corolla Altis | 4 | Medium car |
| Drive Car Rental | Toyota Yaris | 5 | Small car |
| True Leasing | Toyota Fortuner | 5 | SUV |
| Drive Car Rental | Nissan Kicks | 5 | Medium car |
| Drive Car Rental | Toyota Veloz | 5 | Station wagon |
| Chic Car Rent | Honda City | 4 | Small car |
| Chic Car Rent | Honda BR-V | 5 | SUV |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 24, 2026)
Prices are lowest during June, starting at $20 for an Economy car and highest in January, when economy cars start at $35. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Chiang Rai is January, while the least popular month is August.
Chiang Rai hosts: Drive Car Rental, True Leasing, Chic Car Rent, Asap Car Rental, Hertz, Thai Rent A Car, CARIFY. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Chiang Rai
9.0
Average rating
Based on 2 reviews
Best month to visit
February
Happiest customers drive
Toyota Corolla Altis
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Oct 14, 2023
Robert H.
Toyota Yaris
We stayed at Katillia resort in the mountains and had a really good experience staying there. We did day trips to Mae chan and visited the Royal palace at Doi Tung . We especially enjoyed our day trip to Mai Sai
Aug 11, 2023
Brendon L.
Toyota Yaris
Chiang Rai is a great 3-4 trip with a good blend of culutre, sights, adventure, great food and incredible people.
SUMMARY (Score between 1-5/5)
1 Adventure, 3/5
2 Culture, 4/5
3 Food, 4/5
4 People, 4/5
5 Safety, 4/5
6 Amenties, 3/5
7 Luxury & Comfort, 3/5
8 Overall Experience, 4/5
Will go again, Yes
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Drive Car Rental (rated 9.1 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
CARIFY (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
2
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$49
Lowest daily price
$32
Total cars available
10
No deposit offers
5
Top 7 suppliers in Chiang Rai in 2026
Drive Car Rental
1 location
9.1
Excellent
38 ratings
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.8
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.9
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
9.0
$32–$75
per day
Most popular location
Chiang Rai Airport, 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
True Leasing
1 location
8.8
Very Good
10 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
9.1
Drop-off speed
9.3
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.6
Most popular location
Chiang Rai International Airport, 404 Moo 10, Bandoo, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
Chic Car Rent
1 location
8.5
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport, 10 Phahonyothin Rd, Ban Du, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
Asap Car Rental
1 location
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.4
$21–$71
per day
Most popular location
209 Moo 12, Rob Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai
Hertz
1 location
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
Most popular location
404M.10 T.Bandu A.Muang
Thai Rent A Car
1 location
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
7.7
Most popular location
Chiang Rai Intl. Airport 404 Moo 10, Baan Du, Muang
CARIFY
1 location
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
7.8
Most popular location
404 Village, 10 Phahonyothin Rd, Ban Du, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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