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Ko Samui (Downtown), Ko Samui, Thailand
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    Honda City

    or similar Compact
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    $20.48$24.39
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.7
    Excellent
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Moo 4, Samui Bophut, Suratthani, 84320, Ko Samui
    Office is located beside Samui International Airport Please Call +66 (0) 8 4700 4388 for assistance
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Moo 4, Samui Bophut, Suratthani, 84320, Ko Samui
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:29 on 16/03/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Travel information

    Languages
    Thai
    Currency
    THB
    Drive on
    Left-hand side
    Country code
    +66
    Average car rental price
    $24 per day
    Average car rental length
    12 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%

    Top 20 locations near Ko Samui (Downtown)

    1. Surat Thani Airportfrom $18.65 per day
      111.6 km / 69.35 miles away
    2. Chumphon Airportfrom $40.72 per day
      150.8 km / 93.7 miles away
    3. Krabi Airportfrom $18.65 per day
      200.5 km / 124.58 miles away
    4. Khao Lak Downtownfrom $43.78 per day
      219.6 km / 136.45 miles away
    5. Trang Airportfrom $22.91 per day
      232.3 km / 144.34 miles away
    6. Phuket Int. Airportfrom $20.13 per day
      251 km / 155.96 miles away
    7. Phuket (Downtown)from $44.62 per day
      261.4 km / 162.43 miles away
    8. Hua Hin (Downtown)from $24.09 per day
      336.3 km / 208.97 miles away
    9. Hua Hin Airportfrom $38.06 per day
      342.4 km / 212.76 miles away
    10. Pattaya (Downtown)from $20.87 per day
      388.6 km / 241.46 miles away
    11. Trat Airportfrom $38.05 per day
      391.1 km / 243.02 miles away
    12. Rayong (Downtown)from $33.80 per day
      401.5 km / 249.48 miles away
    13. Suvarnabhumi Airportfrom $16.65 per day
      466.2 km / 289.68 miles away
    14. Bangkok (Downtown)from $19.86 per day
      467.8 km / 290.68 miles away
    15. Bangkok Prawetfrom $36.61 per day
      468.7 km / 291.24 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Drive Car Rental
    Moo 4, Samui Bophut, Suratthani, 84320, Ko Samui
    B
    Asap Car Rental
    Asap Front Desk Is Located In The Meeting Area Near Arrival Hall, Samui Airport

    When to book in Ko Samui (Downtown) and for how long?

    When are car rental prices the lowest in Ko Samui (Downtown)?

    The cost of renting a car in Ko Samui (Downtown) 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 monthAugust Most expensive month July
    A good deal $24 Cheapest supplier Drive Car Rental Cheapest car type Medium cars
    Average rental costs per day in Ko Samui (Downtown)
    $55
    $27
    $0
    Jan
    Feb
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    Apr
    May

    $20

    in June

    Jun

    $50

    in July

    Jul

    $16

    in August

    Aug

    $16

    in September

    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Ko Samui (Downtown) is August — when rental costs average $15.59 per day. This is 52% cheaper than the yearly average and 69% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $49.83 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 in Ko Samui (Downtown)?

    Based on how many users search for a car in in Ko Samui (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in June.

    Monthly searches in Ko Samui (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
    2.2
    1.1
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
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    May

    0.7 times in June

    Jun

    0.7 times in July

    Jul

    2 times in August

    Aug

    0.7 times in September

    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Ko Samui (Downtown)?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 15 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 4 days.

    Average number of rental days in Ko Samui (Downtown)
    17
    8
    0
    Jan
    Feb
    Mar
    Apr
    May

    15 days in June

    Jun

    5 days in July

    Jul

    11 days in August

    Aug

    4 days in September

    Sep
    Oct
    Nov
    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersDrive Car Rental
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, medium cars
    🤑 Lowest price$24 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierDrive Car Rental

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Drive Car Rental (rated 8.7 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Asap Car Rental (rated 8.6 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    2
    Lowest daily price
    $24
    Total cars available
    8

    Top 2 suppliers in Ko Samui (Downtown) in 2026

    Drive Car Rental
    Drive Car Rental
    8.7
    Excellent
    2 reviews
    Value for money
    8.9
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    9.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.1
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    9.1
    Car condition
    8.9
    $24–$35
    per day
    Moo 4, Samui Bophut, Suratthani, 84320, Ko Samui
    +660847004388
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-20:00
    Tue
    08:00-20:00
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    08:00-20:00
    Thu
    08:00-20:00
    Fri
    08:00-20:00
    Sat
    08:00-20:00
    Sun
    08:00-20:00
    Asap Car Rental
    Asap Car Rental
    8.6
    Excellent
    Value for money
    8.9
    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
    8.7
    $24–$35
    per day
    Asap Front Desk Is Located In The Meeting Area Near Arrival Hall, Samui Airport
    +660612733590 / +66020918000
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:00-18:00
    Tue
    08:00-18:00
    Wed
    08:00-18:00
    Thu
    08:00-18:00
    Fri
    08:00-18:00
    Sat
    08:00-18:00
    Sun
    08:00-18:00

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    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
    Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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    Mar 17, 2026
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    Quick and easy
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    Mar 17, 2026
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    Ease of service
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    Mar 17, 2026
    Very easy to book
    Very easy to book
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    Mar 17, 2026
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    Mar 17, 2026
    Easy to use
    Easy to use, great prices
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    Mar 17, 2026
    very easy and affordable
    very easy and affordable
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    Mar 17, 2026
    First family holiday booked and even…
    First family holiday booked and even though I messed up the booking, the lovely CS r...
    Carlo Cranmer,
    Mar 17, 2026
    Fast and easy
    Fast, uncomplicated, easy, very good price. Thank you!
    Katharina Proietti,
    Mar 17, 2026
    Simple & Easy
    Simple & Easy
    Ross,
    Mar 17, 2026
    huge choice and plenty of options
    huge choice and plenty of options
    Marek,
    Mar 17, 2026
    easy to reserve the car
    good experience thank you
    Raoul VIGER,
    Mar 17, 2026
    simple to use
    simple to use
    Lorena Maria Scupilliti,
    Mar 17, 2026
    Great experience
    Great experience! Huge thanks to customer specialist Flins - he was patient, attenti...
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    Mar 17, 2026
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    Mar 17, 2026
    I need to update my booking
    I need to update my booking. Easy to cancel and rebook
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    Mar 17, 2026
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