As Hua Hin is one of the most popular Thai resorts, it is not difficult to rent a car here. You can choose between well-known companies, global franchises in the industry, and small local firms.
Please note: Hua Hin, like the rest of Thailand, is left-hand drive.
Where to Rent a Car in Hua Hin
You can rent a car at the following places:
- On-site at one of the offices located around the city;
- Online, such as at www.rentalcars.com.
Renting locally is usually a bit cheaper. But in such a case, customers are often offered quite old cars with high mileage. In order to protect yourself, you need to sign a contract. It is safe to rent cars from one of the following companies:
- Avis;
- Bizcar Rental;
- Budget;
- Chic Car Rent;
- Hertz;
- National;
- Sixt;
- Thai Rent A Car.
Requirements for Renting a Car in the Resort
To drive an auto in Hua Hin, you need:
- Have an international class driver's license;
- Be over 21 years of age;
- Know enough English or Thai to communicate;
- Driving experience must be at least one year.
Cost of Renting a Car in Hua Hin
- Daily cost of car rental is from 30 USD depending on the car model.
- Two-week car rentals start at 400 USD for a sedan, and 800 USD for a crossover or hatchback.
Who Should Rent a Car
The vast majority of tourists have a great vacation without a rental car. However, a rental car will help the following categories of travelers:
- Fans of unpopular excursions: For exploring areas around Hua Hin and Thailand in general that are not on the standard list of tourist destinations, a rental car will help save a lot of money;
- Those planning to stay in Hua Hin for a long time: Resort guests wintering here may well get bored and decide to explore neighboring provinces after a couple of weeks.
Hua Hin and its surroundings are characterized by a fairly high-quality road surface. So tourists who can and like to drive can use a rental car to make their vacation more interesting.