Car rental in Phuket
Direct from owners
- Rental from ฿750 / day
- Pay at pick-up, no prepayment
- Insurance included
Which cars can I rent in Phuket?
22 available
Toyota Fortuner
Ford Everest
Toyota Yaris
MG 5
Mazda CX-30
Honda City
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Yaris
Mazda 2
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Corolla Altis
Toyota Yaris
Ford Ranger
Toyota Yaris
Mazda 3
Mazda 2
Toyota Yaris
Toyota Vios
Honda City
Mazda 2
Ford Everest
How do I book a car on Phuket Ride?
- 1
Choose a car and dates
The price already counts the season and the trip length.
- 2
Send a request
A phone number is enough. You do not prepay or enter a card.
- 3
The company confirms
The owner checks your dates and contacts you. If the owner does not reply, we chase them or find you another car.
- 4
Pick up and pay
At the office or with delivery. The deposit is returned with the car.
Car rental in Phuket: frequently asked questions
How much does the rental cost and what is included?
Car rental in Phuket on Phuket Ride starts at ฿750 per day: the catalogue holds 54 cars listed directly by local companies. By class: Sedans — from ฿750, Minivans — from ฿1 200, SUVs — from ฿1 600. Longer trips cost less per day: 10% off from 7 days, 15% off from 14 days, 20% off from 21 days, 25% off from 29 days. Online booking is from 3 days; shorter rentals go through WhatsApp.
Phuket Ride is a marketplace of owners: every car belongs to a Phuket rental company and the booking goes straight to that company. The deposit is set by the owner and runs ฿5 000–฿30 000 across the catalogue. Insurance is included in the daily rate, full protection is added at checkout, and cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pick-up. Owners deliver to the airport, a hotel or a villa; low-season delivery costs 20% less and is free from 14 days.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Phuket per day?
Phuket Ride lists 54 cars from ฿750 per day. By class: Sedans — from ฿750, Minivans — from ฿1 200, SUVs — from ฿1 600. The “from” price is the base low-season rate and already includes insurance.
How much does car rental in Phuket cost by class?
| Class | Cars | Price from, per day | Seats | Deposit from | With full insurance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedans | 29 | ฿750 | 4–5 | ฿5 000 | 4 |
| Minivans | 10 | ฿1 200 | 5–12 | ฿7 000 | 2 |
| SUVs | 10 | ฿1 600 | 5–7 | ฿5 000 | 5 |
| Hatchbacks | 4 | ฿750 | 5 | ฿5 000 | 1 |
| Pickups | 1 | ฿1 800 | 5 | ฿5 000 | — |
How much is a week or a month of car rental by class?
| Class | 7 days, from | 30 days, from |
|---|---|---|
| Sedans | ฿4 730 | ฿16 880 |
| Minivans | ฿7 560 | ฿27 000 |
| SUVs | ฿10 080 | ฿36 000 |
| Hatchbacks | ฿4 730 | ฿16 880 |
| Pickups | ฿11 340 | ฿40 500 |
How much cheaper is a weekly or monthly rental?
| Rental length | Discount | Price from, per day |
|---|---|---|
| under 7 days | — | ฿750 |
| 7–13 days | −10% | ฿675 |
| 14–20 days | −15% | ฿638 |
| 21–28 days | −20% | ฿600 |
| 29+ days | −25% | ฿563 |
What is Phuket Ride and is it legit?
Phuket Ride is a marketplace of local Phuket rental companies: every car belongs to its company and your request goes straight to it. There is no prepayment, you pay at pick-up. If the company does not reply, Phuket Ride chases it or finds you another car.
Do I have to pay online when I book?
No. A booking request on Phuket Ride needs only a phone number, no card. The rental and the deposit are paid when you pick up the car; the payment method is agreed with the company.
When is car rental in Phuket more expensive?
The “from” rate on Phuket Ride is the base low-season rate. Seasonal surcharges: 50% from 15 December to 15 January; 30% from 16 January to 15 May. The season is counted for each day of the trip, and every car card shows the rate for the nearest dates, season and company promo included. If an owner sets their own season rate, the quote uses that rate.
| Season | Dates | Surcharge | Price from, per day |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Season | 15 December to 15 January | +50% | ฿1 125 |
| High Season | 16 January to 15 May | +30% | ฿975 |
| Low Season | 16 May to 14 December | — | ฿750 |
How big is the security deposit?
The deposit is set by the car owner and runs ฿5 000–฿30 000 across the Phuket Ride catalogue. The exact amount is listed in the terms of each car, next to the insurance and the included mileage.
Is insurance included in the price?
Yes, every car on Phuket Ride is rented with insurance included in the daily rate. Full protection is offered on 12 of 54 cars and is added at checkout.
Can the car be delivered to Phuket airport or a hotel?
Phuket Ride owners deliver to the airport, a hotel or a villa anywhere on the island. The delivery fee depends on the pick-up point and is shown in the price breakdown on the car page; in the low season it is 20% lower, and low-season trips from 14 days get delivery free.
What is the minimum rental period?
Online booking is from 3 days; shorter rentals go through WhatsApp. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before pick-up.
Can I rent a car without a deposit?
Yes, with full protection no deposit is taken. On Phuket Ride it is offered on 12 of 54 cars and is chosen at checkout.
Can I cancel a booking for free?
Yes, cancellation on Phuket Ride is free up to 24 hours before pick-up. There is no prepayment, so there is nothing to refund.
What if the company does not reply to my request?
Every request also lands in the Phuket Ride chat. If the company stays silent, we chase it or find you another car for the same dates. You can also message us on WhatsApp or Telegram.
How do I list my car on Phuket Ride?
A company signs up on the page for owners, adds its cars and sees every request in its dashboard. Phuket Ride keeps 10% of the rental (delivery not counted), collects the guest's payment and pays the taxes; the owner gets the rest in cash or by transfer to a Thai bank account.
Straight from the owner
You deal directly with the company that owns the car.
Insurance included
Every car is insured and the cover is in the price. Full protection can be added at checkout.
Free delivery
Pick your area: a car parked nearby is handed over free. From another area, delivery costs extra.
No prepayment
You pay when you pick up the car. The site does not ask for a card.
Price known upfront
Before you book, the calculator shows the total with the season, delivery and deposit.
Longer trips cost less
A week or a month costs less per day, and the calculator applies the discount for you.