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Are one-way car rentals available in Thailand and what are the costs involved?

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Sep 1, 2022

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Do they have one way car rentals in Thailand or does it have to be returned to the same spot you rented it from, it would be maybe offered at chain car rental places,,is there an additional charge for that ?

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Yes, one-way car rentals are available in Thailand, particularly from larger car rental companies such as Avis, Budget Car Rental, and Thai Rent A Car. While the convenience of dropping off at different locations is offered, it typically incurs an additional charge, which can vary based on the rental duration and distance between pickup and drop-off locations. Experiences shared by users suggest prices can be reasonable, such as approximately 8,000 baht for a month-long rental.

Giorgio ******

It's possible from companies who anyway charge you 3 times more than local companies .

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Don *********

Chic rental charges no extra fees for one way rentals - highly recommended

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Garrett ***********

Not often, but some do. Budget does 1 way rentals between big cities (Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket), minimum 3 day rental.

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Jeremy ********

Call or look online to see if you can drop off at different locations…I’m sure the mega rental companies like Hertz won’t mind

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John ********

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@Jeremy *******

it’s easier to ask others who’ve done it before and I have places suggested already who do do it , utilize the resources at hand first.

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Jeremy ********

sometimes you get bad information that a 20 second Google search would tell you otherwise

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Bill *********

Depending on how far you need to travel you might want to consider a taxi.

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Was going to rent for 2-3 weeks so I doubt it

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Bill *********

will you be visiting many areas as you travel or just around your destination?

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John ********

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Bangkok to Krabi,Koh samui area, with pit stops ,side trips on the way

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Bill *********

then you are correct, a rental will suit you best. The internet is your friend. Search many rental websites to get the best price. Don't accept the first one you see. But one way rentals will probably require you to go with a major rental chain. Good luck!

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Tony *********

Yes it will cost more

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was it within reason or crazy xtra $ ?

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Michael ********

we did one month with a yaris with hertz last october pick up phuket drop off bangkok 8000 baht

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@Michael *******

was 8000 baht the xtra fee for a one way rental or was that for the car for the month,which is super cheap ?

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Michael ********

one month with the drop off locations my wife is good at looking for deals

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Tony *********

i think its within reason

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Rob **********

Yes one way rentals are available most of the bigger companies like Avis, Thai rent a car will do it.

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David ***********

Yes. I used Budget Car Rental a few years ago. Hired in Hua Hin and dropped off at Ubon Ratchatanni Airport.

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Brian *******

Yes one way available at some companies. Use rentalcars.com to do a search, putting in the different return location. The longer you rent, the better your chances.

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John ********

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thank you very much 👍👍

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