Car rental prices in Hua Hin
Prices vary significantly between local and international companies. Local operators are often 30-50% cheaper but may offer less insurance coverage.
- Economy car (Honda Jazz, Toyota Vios): 800-1,200 THB/day ($23-35)
- Mid-size car (Toyota Corolla, Honda Civic): 1,200-1,800 THB/day ($35-52)
- SUV (Toyota Fortuner, Honda CR-V): 1,800-2,500 THB/day ($52-72)
- Weekly discount: typically 15-20% off daily rate
- Monthly rental: 12,000-25,000 THB/month ($345-720) — best value
What you need to know about driving in Hua Hin
Driving in Hua Hin is relatively easy compared to Bangkok, but there are a few important things to know.
- International Driving Permit (IDP) is legally required — Thai police enforce this:
- Thais drive on the LEFT side of the road:
- The main road (Phetkasem/Route 4) runs through the centre — it's the artery of the town:
- Petrol stations (PTT, Shell, Caltex) are plentiful — fuel costs about 40 THB/litre:
- Always take full insurance — the extra 200-500 THB/day is worth it:
- Check the car for existing damage before driving off and photograph everything: