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Cheap Car Hire in Ko Samui from £14

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Ko Samui with a pick-up date of 28/4 and drop-off date of 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Ko Samui car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Ko Samui. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 March 2025.

Most popular company

DRIVECARRENTAL

Price of gas per litre

£1.04

Average price per day

£24

Cheapest price per day

£14

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Ko Samui?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ko Samui and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 March 2025.

January

£23

February

£23

March

£19

April

£18

May

£16

June

£16

July

£19

August

£20

September

£14

October

£16

November

£16

December

£27

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ko Samui is September. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Ko Samui

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Ko Samui and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 20 March 2025.

There are, in total, 26 car hire locations in Ko Samui that are operated by 20 companies. In the past week, small car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: £14/day). Explore 4 car types currently offered from Ko Samui hire providers:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compare available car types for hire in Ko Samui

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Ko Samui to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 March 2025.

Small cars

£14 - £24

All Car Types

£20 - £37

To hire a small car in Ko Samui, Thailand, you would pay an average price of £18/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ko Samui, Thailand (~£14/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£24/day). In fact, September is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Ko Samui. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ko Samui, hiring a small car saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ko Samui small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Ko Samui, Thailand, you would pay an average price of £33/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Ko Samui, Thailand (~£26/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£42/day). In fact, September is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Ko Samui. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ko Samui, hiring a medium car is 7% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ko Samui medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Ko Samui, Thailand, you would pay an average price of £45/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Ko Samui, Thailand (~£34/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~£62/day). In fact, September is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Ko Samui. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ko Samui, hiring a large car is 33% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Ko Samui, Thailand, you would pay an average price of £39/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Ko Samui, Thailand (~£31/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~£47/day). In fact, September is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Ko Samui. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ko Samui, hiring a SUV is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ko Samui SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Ko Samui, Thailand, you would pay an average price of £42/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a van in Ko Samui, Thailand (~£28/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~£81/day). In fact, July is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Ko Samui. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ko Samui, hiring a van is 28% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ko Samui van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a pickup truck in Ko Samui, Thailand, you would pay an average price of £23/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Ko Samui, Thailand (~£23/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~£37/day). In fact, August is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Ko Samui. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ko Samui, hiring a pickup truck saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai i10£14/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Volkswagen Polo£14/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Kia Cee'd£15/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Cee'd

Top hire agencies in Ko Samui

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ko Samui known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ko Samui. Reviews were last updated on 20 March 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Ko Samui, including Drive Car Rental, Hertz and Sixt. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in Ko Samui, including Drive Car Rental, Hertz and Sixt.

Drive Car Rental

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Sixt

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

9.6
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.6

Value

8.8

keddy by Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.2

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

9.2

Alamo

1 location

Chic Car Rent

2 locations

Dollar

1 location

Best Ko Samui car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Ko Samui. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Ko Samui with an average daily rate of £20. Data was last updated on 20 March 2025.
Peruse the best Ko Samui car hire deals we've found. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Hyundai i10£14/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Volkswagen Polo£14/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Vauxhall Corsa£14/day
2
M
A/C
Vauxhall Corsa

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ko Samui, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 March 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Ko Samui?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £24/day when booking a car hire in Ko Samui. The absolute best deal a user found was for £14/day from Drive Car Rental, booked on Mar. 16.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Ko Samui?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Ko Samui from the following companies over the past two weeks: Dollar (£14/day), keddy by Europcar (£14/day), and Alamo (£14/day).

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ko Samui?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (10.0 rating), Drive Car Rental (10.0 rating) and Sixt (10.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ko Samui.

  • What are petrol prices like in Ko Samui?

    The average price of petrol in Ko Samui is £1.04/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between £46 and £67 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Ko Samui for a week from Drive Car Rental?

    Drive Car Rental is one of the most popular car hire companies in Ko Samui, offering car hire for around £115 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Ko Samui for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 43% on a hire car in Ko Samui. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 86 days prior to your desired date.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Ko Samui?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Ko Samui.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Ko Samui for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in Ko Samui can be found for about £494, with the average price for a rental being around £16 a day. Book with Drive Car Rental, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 24% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Ko Samui.

  • How much is a car hire in Ko Samui for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in Ko Samui are typically £0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Economy to save money on your trip to £0. Our users have found prices for Economy car hire in April to be on average £27 per day.

  • What car do most people hire in Ko Samui?

    The most popular car to hire while in Ko Samui is the Toyota Yaris, which is a Economy vehicle.

Small car hires in Ko Samui

Find small car hire deals in Ko Samui from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Ko Samui cost an average of £19 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 March 2025.
Hyundai i10£14/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10£14/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10
Toyota Aygo£14/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Aygo

People carrier hires in Ko Samui

Find people carrier hire deals in Ko Samui from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. people carrier hires in Ko Samui cost an average of £25 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 March 2025.
Have a look at some of the best options for hiring a car in Ko Samui we've found at this time. For alternative options, come back soon as deals are refreshed frequently.
Nissan Serena£22/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan Serena
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer£22/day
5
M
A/C
Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
Citroen Berlingo£23/day
5
M
A/C
Citroen Berlingo

Car hires by fuel type in Ko Samui

Browse car hires by fuel type in Ko Samui. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Ko Samui. Deals were last updated on 20 March 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ko Samui. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£18+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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