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Cheap car rentals at Chiang Mai airport
| Economy | $29/day |
| Compact | $29/day |
| Intermediate | $39/day |
| Standard | $50/day |
| Full-size | $50/day |
| Full-size SUV | $73/day |
| Mini | $26/day |
| Passenger van | $68/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $55/day |
| Standard SUV | $83/day |
Top tips for hiring a car at Chiang Mai airport
- Public transport from the airport to central Chiang Mai is cheap but often crowded and subject to schedules which can often be inconvenient. Sitting behind the wheel of a car hire at Chiang Mai Airport (CNX), you own the convenience to travel around the city at your leisure and the flexibility to drive in any direction from the city centre. Mai Jo Golf Resort & Spa offers an afternoon of R&R after a long flight and is approximately 28 km from the airport complex via Route 1367 or, you can visit a few of the shrines in Lamphun, which is about 37 km south via Route 11.
- You should know that the minimum age for Chiang Mai Airport car hire is 21, but if you use Avis, the minimum age is 23. Additionally, many airport providers will apply surcharges on drivers under the age of 25. There are major agencies (SIXT, Hertz and National) as well as some local ones (Thai Rent a Car, Chic Car Rent and Drive Car Rental) at the airport’s car hire centre. Among the inventory from which to choose are compacts like Toyota Yaris, SUVs including Nissan X-Trail and full-sized saloons like Toyota Camry.
- The car hire centre at Chiang Mai Airport is located in the Arrivals Area of the terminal building. Once you exit Customs, make a left when you get to the currency exchange counter and walk the length of the hall, past Check-In to the Ground Transport Area; it will be on your right. You can also follow posted airport signs or request directions for an airport employee.
- Most of the providers serving the airport provide an area for you can return your car hire at Chiang Mai Airport before catching the flight home. Some, like SIXT, also offer alternate return locations if this is a more convenient option. SIXT maintains a dedicated section in the Departures Hall Parking Area, near Exit 1, for returns during regular hours (usually 07:00-22:00 daily). You just have to park the vehicle in one of the spaces, remove all your belongings, and then lock up and hand the keys to an attendant.
- Book your car hire at Chiang Mai airport at least 3 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Chiang Mai airport
Which providers are highly rated at Chiang Mai Airport?
Determining which provider is suitable is often a matter of choice. If you’ve already secured reservations, it’s a moot point, but if you’re looking to hire a vehicle on the fly, then it’s a matter of price, vehicle availability, convenience and customer service. Budget and Hertz are among the top agencies in these categories based on customer reviews.
What documentation do I need for car hire at Chiang Mai Airport?
Australian citizens should have their passport and return ticket in addition to a valid driver’s licence. We always recommend foreign drivers travelling to Thailand hold an International Driving Permit, which is often requested and makes the process smoother. You’ll also need a major credit card or bank debit card for payment; just be sure that the names on the card and driver’s licence are identical, to avoid complications.
What are some local road rules I should know before driving a Chiang Mai Airport car hire?
Cars are driven on the left side of the road, as in Australia. Seatbelts are not required for rear seat passengers, but you should request they do so for safety reasons. When driving a car hire at Chiang Mai Airport and around the city, always use a hands-free mobile device and never operate the vehicle under the influence of drugs or alcohol. As for speed limits, it is customary to drive at 50 km/h in residential areas, at 90 km/h in rural areas outside the city and at a maximum speed of 120 km/h on highways. The number to dial in case of emergencies is 191.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Chiang Mai airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($26/day) and Sixt ($55/day).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Chiang Mai airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Chiang Mai airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Bizcar Rental, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, National, Sixt, THAIRENTACAR , and Thrifty.
Chiang Mai Airport car rental reviews and directory
Europcar
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
2 locations in Chiang Mai Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2023
Hertz
10.0
Wonderful
2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Chiang Mai Airport
Budget
8.9
Very Good
15 reviewsCleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.7
2 locations in Chiang Mai Airport
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10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
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We enjoyed the prompt response of the staff to our requests. We booked the car online half an hour before the pick up. We picked up in the wrong office but they got us the car very quickly. We received detailed info about the car, the rental conditions and insurance before signing the contract. For dropoff, the staff was kind enough to drive us to the airport. Totally recommend.2.0 Poor
Jan 2017
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NothingCons:
NO CAR10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
Yesaway
8.8
Very Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
Comfort
9.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.8
Value for money
9.1
One location in Chiang Mai Airport
Sixt
8.4
Very Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
7.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.5
One location in Chiang Mai Airport
Chic Car Rent
8.0
Very Good
2 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
9.0
One location in Chiang Mai Airport
Avis
7.8
Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.0
One location in Chiang Mai Airport
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7.6 Good
Nov 2019
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Yes.Cons:
Make sure to be more careful about scratchs and cracks when Picking up the car.5.6 Fair
Dec 2016
Pros:
The effort the lady at the counter made to rectify the problem.Cons:
I booked an SUV but was given a Toyota Double Cab truck. I was contemplating taking it anyway however the tires were dangerously worn and unsafe to drive so I decided against it. This resulted in an hour delay to change vehicles.National
10.0
Wonderful
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10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Chiang Mai Airport
Drive Car Rental
7.3
Good
No reviews available
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
8.0
One location in Chiang Mai Airport
keddy by Europcar
7.0
Good
No reviews available
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
8.0
One location in Chiang Mai Airport
ASAP Car Rentals
5.0
Fair
No reviews available
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.0
One location in Chiang Mai Airport
THAIRENTACAR
7.6
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Chiang Mai Airport CNX
+66 53 904 188
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60 Moo 3 Airport Road
+66 53 273 011
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60 Moo 3 Airport Road
+66 631 904 509
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Chiang Mai Int Apt Gate 11
+86 10 6064 1387
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60 Moo 3 Airport Road
+66 53 273 011
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Chiang Mai International Airport
+66 2 026 1258
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