You can cancel any booking through us free of charge up to 24 hours before rental.
To cancel, simply let our service team know within our opening hours.
As a visitor from the UK, the first thing to note is that in Thailand, driving is on the left-hand side of the road, same as the UK. However, understanding the local traffic rules and behaviour can make your driving experience smoother.
The general speed limit in built-up areas is 60 km/h, and on highways, it is usually 90 km/h but can go up to 120 km/h. Seatbelts are mandatory for all, and using mobile phones while driving without a hands-free kit is illegal.
Choosing the right class of car for your journey will depend on your plans. A smaller car might be easier to manoeuvre in the city centre, while an SUV would be great for mountain expeditions.
Chiang Mai is filled with picturesque locations and must-see attractions that are best explored at your pace.
The historical centre, surrounded by ancient walls, offers over 30 temples to explore.
Just a short car journey from the city, you'll find the golden Doi Suthep temple, sitting atop the mountain with the same name, offering breathtaking views of the city.
A drive to the outskirts will land you in this natural theme park, a fun-filled experience for adults and kids alike.
Chiang Mai experiences tropical climate, typically warmer than the UK. Make sure you pack for warm weather with a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Carry light clothes, but also keep a light jacket for the evenings.
The local currency is the Thai Baht (THB). Credit Cards are widely accepted, but having cash handy for smaller vendors and rural areas is recommended.
Chiang Mai is known for its friendly people, rich cultural heritage, and fabulous street food. Communication should not be a problem as English is spoken by many, particularly in areas frequently visited by tourists.
Be sure to check out local festivals like the colourful Yi Peng Lantern Festival (Thailand's version of Loi Krathong) in November, and the Flower Festival in February that celebrates the city's floral abundance.
We hope this guide has whetted your appetite for your upcoming adventure. Chiang Mai awaits!
Book a cheap hired car in Chiang Mai
You can book a hired car in Chiang Mai already from 18 £ per day. A hired car is already worthwhile from a few days to reach nearby destinations. With your hired car you can drive from Chiang Mai, for example, to Chiang Rai, just under three hours away. In just under three hours you can also reach the small backpacker paradise of Pai.
If you want to explore the north of Thailand around Chiang Mai flexibly and independently at any time, you can book a hired car in Chiang Mai by the week from 125 £. The north of Thailand is fascinating and varied. With your hired car you can drive up to the so-called "Golden Triangle". From here you can see from Thailand to Myanmar and Laos. Besides Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Pai, Lampang and Sukhothai are also worth seeing and easiest to reach by hired car.
Book a cheap hired car at Chiang Mai Airport
In Chiang Mai you can book and pick up a hired car at the following locations:
With the one-way rental you can easily return your hired car at another location in Thailand. Especially if you want to explore the whole of Thailand or if you are returning from another location, one-way rental saves a lot of time and simplifies your travel planning.
Hired car return in Chiang Mai
Especially if your onward or return journey is imminent, you should plan enough buffer time.
Depending on the chosen refuelling regulation you have to fill up your hired car accordingly. We recommend always to select the fair tank regulation full/full. With this you pick up your rented car with a full tank and return it with the same tank level.
A hired car return is possible during and outside opening hours. For returns during opening hours, park your hired car in the area of the car hire company and then go to the car hire counter. A car hire employee will check the condition of the hired car with that of the pickup. If the condition at the time of pickup is the same as the condition at the time of pickup, the retained deposit will be returned to you. If you wish to return your hired car outside opening hours, there is usually a safe provided for this purpose for the return of the vehicle key. As soon as the car hire company reopens, an employee will inspect the hired car and release the deposit to you again.
Up to 24 hours before the start of the rental period, you can cancel any hired car free of charge without giving any reason. If the travel regulations around the Corona pandemic for Thailand change at short notice, you are so on the safe side. An early booking at the best price is thus guaranteed risk-free.