Rental cars in Thailand

With a rental car, it'll be easy to get out and discover this place's most iconic sights! Thailand offers some incredible attractions like the following:

• Grand Palace (3 miles from the center of Bangkok)
• Wat Phra That Doi Suthep (5 miles from the center of Chiang Mai Province)
• Wat Rong Khun (7 miles from the center of Chiang Rai)

With an abundance of glorious highways and open roads, many travelers choose to turn their Thailand vacations into self-drive tours. If you're embarking on the road trip of a lifetime, it pays to know which destinations to add to your itinerary. Here are some of the most popular cities to visit in this extraordinary place:

• Bangkok (population of 5,104,500)
• Udon Thani (population of 247,200)
• Nakhon Ratchasima (population of 208,800)
• Chiang Mai Province (population of 201,000)

We've compiled all the tricks of the trade to help you save some serious cash:

• Use our nifty filter feature to help steer you toward the hottest car deals around — then compare the prices;
• Make sure you check your inbox for our terrific Price Drop Alert. We'll give you the intel on all the great deals cruising around your location;
• Broaden your search to include both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off locations to make sure you're getting the best possible bargain in town;
• You can sometimes save a pretty penny if your plans are flexible. Compare different days and dates and see what savings you can score;
• So you don't end up paying for an extra day or a late fee, try to keep your pickup and drop-off times the same;
• If you'd love to save a pretty penny, pay in advance and zoom off with some of the cheapest rates around;
• The early bird catches the biggest worm, along with the hottest deals! Book as soon as possible to grab some impressive savings.

Who needs extra bells and whistles? Economy cars are the most popular rental car category for travelers in Thailand, and for good reason. You'll enjoy incredible fuel economy as you navigate the streets of Bangkok and Udon Thani in this small car. They're nimble, easy to park, and easy on your bank balance.That said, Thailand is known for its coral reefs, sandy shores, and rolling hills. Many eager adventurers leave the city to check out those breathtaking scenes. If that sounds like something you'd be into, rent a full-size car or an SUV. Even if you don't intend to take the path less traveled, you'll be glad you have the extra legroom.