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Chiang Rai Int. Airport (CEI), Chiang Rai, Thailand
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4
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Travel information

Languages
Thai
Currency
THB
Drive on
Left-hand side
Country code
+66
Average car rental price
$33 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$1.33 per liter or $5.03 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.19 per liter or $4.49 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.57 per liter or $5.95 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10

Airport info

Name
Chiang Rai Int. Airport (CEI)
IATA
CEI
ICAO
VTCT
Distance from city
5.6 miles / 9 km
Overall rating
7.5 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.0
Check-in and departures
8.2
Terminal facilities
7.2
Wi-Fi
7.5
Restaurants and car rental services
7.0
Lounge
7.0

Top 8 locations near Chiang Rai Int. Airport

  1. Chiang Mai Int. Airportfrom $20.36 per day
    163.3 km / 101.47 miles away
  2. Udon Thani Int. Airportfrom $21.84 per day
    417.9 km / 259.67 miles away
  3. Bangkok (Downtown)from $21.40 per day
    695.9 km / 432.41 miles away
  4. Suvarnabhumi Airportfrom $19.28 per day
    702.4 km / 436.45 miles away
  5. Krabi Airportfrom $20.85 per day
    1,321.6 km / 821.2 miles away
  6. Phuket Int. Airportfrom $20.20 per day
    1,327.6 km / 824.93 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Drive Car Rental
Chiang Rai Airport, 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
B
True Leasing
Chiang Rai International Airport, 404 Moo 10, Bandoo, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
C
Chic Car Rent
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport, 10 Phahonyothin Rd, Ban Du, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
D
Asap Car Rental
209 Moo 12, Rob Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai
E
Hertz
Bua Parking, Ban Du, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand

When to book at Chiang Rai Int. Airport and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest at Chiang Rai Int. Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Chiang Rai Int. Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJune Most expensive month January
Average price $30 A good deal $33 Cheapest supplier Thrifty Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day at Chiang Rai Int. Airport
$38
$19
$0

$34

in January

Jan

$30

in February

Feb

$26

in March

Mar

$25

in April

Apr

$20

in May

May

$20

in June

Jun

$27

in July

Jul

$25

in August

Aug

$21

in September

Sep

$22

in October

Oct

$28

in November

Nov

$34

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Chiang Rai Int. Airport is June — when rental costs average $20.07 per day. This is 34% cheaper than the yearly average and 41% cheaper than renting a car in January (when prices average $34.20 per day).

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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Chiang Rai Int. Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car at Chiang Rai Int. Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in September.

Monthly searches at Chiang Rai Int. Airport 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

0.9 times 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

0.4 times in September

Sep

0.5 times in October

Oct

1.8 times in November

Nov

1.4 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Chiang Rai Int. Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 9 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 3 days.

Average number of rental days at Chiang Rai Int. Airport
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

🔥 Popular suppliersTrue Leasing, Drive Car Rental, Chic Car Rent, Avis, Keddy
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, medium cars, SUVs, vans
🤑 Lowest price$33 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierThrifty

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 12, 2026)

Prices are lowest during June, starting at $20 for an Economy car and highest in January, when economy cars start at $34. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Chiang Rai Int. Airport is January, while the least popular month is September.
Chiang Rai Int. Airport hosts: Drive Car Rental, True Leasing, Chic Car Rent, Asap Car Rental, Hertz, Thai Rent A Car, Thrifty, Dollar, CARIFY. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Chiang Rai Int. Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Chiang Rai Int. Airport typically operate from 08:00-20:00.

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
3
Total rental companies
9
Lowest daily price
$33
Total cars available
3

Top 9 suppliers at Chiang Rai Int. Airport in 2026

9.1
Excellent
40 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
9.3
Car condition
9.1
$27–$121
per day
Chiang Rai Airport, 404 Moo 10, Tambon Kok - Bandu, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
+66847004381
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-21:00
Tue
08:00-21:00
Wed
08:00-21:00
Thu
08:00-21:00
Fri
08:00-21:00
Sat
08:00-21:00
Sun
08:00-21:00
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True Leasing
True Leasing
8.9
Very Good
11 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
9.2
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.2
Car condition
8.6
Chiang Rai International Airport, 404 Moo 10, Bandoo, Muang, Chiang Rai 57100
+66638425506 / +66638425051
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
Chic Car Rent
Chic Car Rent
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
Mae Fah Luang - Chiang Rai International Airport, 10 Phahonyothin Rd, Ban Du, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
+66632258338 / +66632258228
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-20:00
Tue
07:00-20:00
Wed
07:00-20:00
Thu
07:00-20:00
Fri
07:00-20:00
Sat
07:00-20:00
Sun
07:00-20:00
Asap Car Rental
Asap Car Rental
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
8.7
Car condition
8.3
$19–$70
per day
209 Moo 12, Rob Wiang Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Rai
+660623107375
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-17:00
Tue
08:00-17:00
Wed
08:00-17:00
Thu
08:00-17:00
Fri
08:00-17:00
Sat
08:00-17:00
Sun
08:00-17:00
Hertz
Hertz
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
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$35
per day
Bua Parking, Ban Du, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
+66835406157
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
Thai Rent A Car
Thai Rent A Car
8.2
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
7.6
Chiang Rai Intl. Airport 404 Moo 10, Baan Du, Muang
+66053793393 / +660875050509
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.3
$33
per day
Bua Parking, Ban Du, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
+66835406157
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
Dollar
Dollar
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$34
per day
Bua Parking, Ban Du, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
+66835406157
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00
CARIFY
CARIFY
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
404 Village, 10 Phahonyothin Rd, Ban Du, Mueang Chiang Rai District, Chiang Rai 57100, Thailand
+66837978825 / +4560908868
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-20:00
Tue
08:00-20:00
Wed
08:00-20:00
Thu
08:00-20:00
Fri
08:00-20:00
Sat
08:00-20:00
Sun
08:00-20:00

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