Car Rental Thailand

Touring Thailand with a Rental Car

Thailand is known officially as the Kingdom of Thailand. It is a country located in Southeast Asia at the center of the peninsula known as Indochina. It borders Laos, Burma, Malaysia, Cambodia, the Gulf of Thailand and Andaman Sea.

Traveling around Thailand?

If you would like to travel around the country, there are plenty of travel options available. There is a travel option to suit your tastes and preferences, and your budget too.

• You can travel by air from one town to another.
• Traveling by bus is also possible.
• If you would like to take a taxi, there are plenty of them that can take you to the destination you would like to.
• You can also board a Tuk-Tuk or Samlo.
• Trains are available in plenty.

If you would like to travel at your own pleasure, car rental would be the best option. It would be more affordable and convenient to rent a car compared to taxis and other transport means, particularly where there are plenty of destinations to visit. Car rental companies are very many in Thailand, and getting cheap car hire services is possible. If you would like to travel on your own and you do not want to rent a car, there are motorbikes for rent too, but only in tourist cities.  

What do I need to know when driving?

Most international driving rules apply in Thailand. However, if you have rent a car to tour the country in, understand that driving is always on the left. Additionally, you must possess a valid International driver’s license to drive in Thailand. Driving and identification documents have to be carried all the time.

Interesting facts about Thailand

  Did you know?

• The meaning of the name Thailand is Lands of the Free.
• The country was referred to as Siam until 1939.
• The largest Island in Thailand is known as Phuket.
• Life expectancy in Thailand is 69 years.
• Every male in Thailand is expected to become a monk at a particular time in their life.

Do I need to change currency?

The currency used in the country is known as the Thailand Baht. To pay for expenses like car rental, taxis, meals among other things, you need to change your cash into Thai Baht. The official language of the country is Thai or Siamese. If you are an English speaker, English is widely spoken at tourist circles. What can I see in Thailand as a tourist?

There are plenty of tourist destinations to tour in Thailand. Some of the fascinating tourist destinations include:

Bangkok

It is the capital city of the country and has numerous remarkable palaces and temples. There are plenty of tours you can engage in, in the capital city, and see much of the country.

Kabchanaburi

This is a perfect place if you love nature. You can take a raft downstream, and take enchanting scenery. The Death railway and the River Kwai Bride can be seen in this destination.

Nakhon Pathom

If you would like to see the world’s tallest Buddhist pagoda, this is the place you ought to be headed to. You can also see Thailand’s greatest Elephant Show here.