Toyota Yaris Ativ
Sedan Automatic 5 seats 2022 Petrol 1.2L
Included: insurance, airport delivery
฿1,180 per day
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Car Rental · Phuket Town
Car Rental in Phuket Town
Car rental in Phuket Town costs from ฿1,180 a day: the car is delivered to your hotel in the Old Town or the business district for ฿500, you pay on pickup, and with full insurance from 7 days no deposit is needed. The town sits in the middle of the island: the west-coast beaches are 20–30 minutes away, the island piers 15, the Sarasin Bridge about 40.
Delivery across Phuket Town: ฿500.
Prices and terms updated:
Sample total from the calculator
7 days, delivery in Phuket Town: total ฿8,590
Middle Season, 01.11.2026 – 08.11.2026. Calculated for Honda Jazz: the length discount and season are already applied, delivery and return in Phuket Town (฿500) are included in the total, and the refundable deposit is paid separately on pickup.
Do you need a car in Phuket Town?
Phuket Town is a city, not a beach resort: Sino-Portuguese architecture, cafés and shops. Sitting right in the centre of the island, it makes a convenient home base: the west-coast beaches are 20–30 minutes away, the island-hopping piers just 15, and the mainland via the Sarasin Bridge about an hour.
MonkeyCar brings the car straight to your hotel in the Old Town or business district. One thing to note: on Sundays the central Thalang Road closes for the Walking Street, and the manager will point you to the nearest car parks and the best way around.
Which cars can you rent in Phuket Town?
Honda Jazz
Hatchback Automatic 5 seats 2024 Petrol 1.5L
Included: insurance, airport delivery
฿1,180 per day
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MG ZS
Crossover Automatic 5 seats 2024 Petrol 1.5L
Included: insurance, airport delivery
฿1,640 per day
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Mitsubishi Xpander
Minivan Automatic 7 seats 2024 Petrol 1.5L
Included: insurance, airport delivery
฿1,810 per day
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Ford Ranger
Pickup Automatic 4 seats 2024 Diesel 2.0L
Included: insurance, airport delivery
฿2,750 per day
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Toyota Fortuner Legender
SUV Automatic 7 seats 2025 Diesel 2.8L
Included: insurance, airport delivery
฿3,600 per day
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How much is car delivery across Phuket Town?
We deliver to hotels in the Old Town and the business district. ฿500. The historic centre has paid municipal parking; we'll send a map of handy spots along with your rental agreement.
- Pick-up in the Old Town and at Central Festival
- Round-the-clock delivery and return
- Tips on parking and the Walking Street
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Where can you drive from Phuket Town?
Patong and Karon beaches are 20–30 minutes away, Big Buddha 20, and Chalong Pier (boats to the islands) just 15. For the mainland (Phang Nga and Krabi) you head out via the northern highway and the Sarasin Bridge.
- Big Buddha and Wat Chalong: 15–20 min
- Chalong Pier and Rawai: 15–20 min
- West-coast beaches: 20–30 min
How much does it cost to rent a car in Phuket Town for 7 days?
| Class | Car | Daily rate | 7-day total |
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| Sedans | Toyota Yaris Ativ | ฿1,180/day | ฿11,590 |
| Economy class | Honda Jazz | ฿1,180/day | ฿11,590 |
| Crossovers | MG ZS | ฿1,640/day | ฿15,250 |
| Minivans | Mitsubishi Xpander | ฿1,810/day | ฿16,760 |
| Pickups | Ford Ranger | ฿2,750/day | ฿24,880 |
| SUVs | Toyota Fortuner Legender | ฿3,600/day | ฿32,280 |
The 7-day total for the cheapest car in each class includes the length-of-rental discount, the current season, delivery and return in Phuket Town and full insurance, so no cash deposit is needed. The calculator on the car page works out the total for your dates and any other car.
When is car rental in Phuket Town cheaper?
The price depends on the season: the multiplier is the same one the calculator applies to your dates. Below is the daily rate from ฿943 for the most affordable car in the fleet.
| Season | Dates | Price per day, from |
|---|---|---|
| Low Season cheapest | May 16 to September 30 | ฿940/day |
| Middle Season | April 1 to May 15 October 1 to December 14 |
฿1,180/day |
| High Season | January 11 to March 31 December 15 to December 24 |
฿1,510/day |
| Peak Season | December 25 to January 10 | ฿1,740/day |
FAQ
What do people ask about car rental in Phuket Town?
Is it convenient to live in Phuket Town with a car?
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Yes, the town sits in the middle of the island, so with a car almost everything is close: Patong, Karon and Kata in 20–30 minutes, Chalong Pier in about 15, the airport in about 35, and the Sarasin Bridge to the mainland in about an hour. Housing and food are cheaper than by the beaches. Bear in mind paid parking in the Old Town and the Sunday closure of Thalang Road for the Walking Street.
Can I drive the rental car to Krabi or Phang Nga?
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Yes, trips within Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi provinces are covered by the standard contract, the insurance applies there, and mileage is unlimited. Other provinces require prior agreement and may cost extra. From Phuket Town it is easy to head out over the Sarasin Bridge: Phang Nga Bay is 1.5–3 hours away, Ao Nang and the Emerald Pool in Krabi 2.5–3.5 hours.
Where can I pick up a car in Phuket Town?
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At your hotel or home: delivery within Phuket Town costs ฿500, whether you stay in the Old Town, near Central Festival or in the business district. If the address is in a pedestrian zone or on a narrow lane, the manager will agree the nearest convenient handover point. You can also collect the car at HKT airport on arrival. The photo inspection and contract are done on the spot, at any hour, night-time included.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Phuket Town?
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From ฿1,180 a day, the price of the cheapest car in the fleet, the Honda Jazz; small cars suit the Old Town's narrow streets. Larger models cost more but are more comfortable for mainland trips. The total depends on class, dates, insurance and delivery; from 7 days the daily rate drops by 8%. The calculator shows the full amount before you book.
What documents do I need to rent?
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Your passport and a valid driving licence are enough to collect the car in Phuket Town. An International Driving Permit (IDP) is not required at handover but is strongly recommended: without it, police checkpoints issue fines, and full insurance may not apply after an accident. Get it at home and carry it with your licence. Drivers must be 21 or older with at least a year of experience; a second driver goes on the contract, ideally with an IDP too.
Is a deposit required?
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Not with full insurance: renting in Phuket Town with no deposit is possible with full insurance from 7 days. For shorter rentals or without it, a refundable cash deposit is paid at pickup; the amount depends on the car class and is shown before booking. It is returned right after the return inspection. MonkeyCar never keeps your passport as security.
Where can I park in the Old Town?
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Spaces in the Old Town are scarce, and some zones are paid municipal parking, paid at a machine or to an attendant. It is easier to leave the car at the large car park of Central Festival or another big mall, or at your hotel, so ask when you check in. Red-and-white kerbs mean no stopping, yellow-and-black mean no parking. On Sundays Thalang Road closes for the Walking Street, so do not park there.
How do I pay for the rental?
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At pickup: cash in Thai baht, US dollars or euros at the exchange-office rate, or by card via the terminal with a 7% bank fee. No prepayment is needed: the manager confirms the booking and you pay for your rental in Phuket Town on the spot. A deposit, if your plan includes one, is paid separately and returned when you hand the car back.
What should I do in an accident or breakdown?
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Switch on the hazard lights and contact MonkeyCar right away: support is available 24/7 on Telegram, WhatsApp and by phone. If anyone is hurt, call an ambulance on 1669. Do not leave the scene: without a police report or an insurance agent's report there is no payout. Photograph the damage, plates and road, and sign nothing in Thai without the manager. If the car breaks down through no fault of yours, it will be replaced.
How full is the tank when I get the car?
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Full, and it goes back full too, so you pay only for the fuel you use. The fuel level is recorded at handover. The town has plenty of petrol stations, including PTT and Shell on the roads out towards the airport and Chalong. Attendants fill up for you: just name the fuel grade from the contract, usually Gasohol 91 or 95.
Are child seats available?
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Yes: a child seat or booster costs ฿100 per day, up to two per car, and a phone holder is free. When booking, give the child's age and weight so the right seat is prepared; it is fitted at handover in Phuket Town. For family trips to the mainland there is a seven-seat minivan.
Where can I drive from Phuket Town?
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Start with the town itself: the Old Town, markets, the Rang Hill viewpoint and the Sunday Walking Street. Within 15–20 minutes are Big Buddha, Wat Chalong and Chalong Pier with boats to Phi Phi, Coral and Racha islands; Rawai and Nai Harn with their seafood markets are close by. Patong, Karon and Kata are 20–30 minutes away, and on the mainland there are Phang Nga Bay and Krabi.
Which car class should you choose in Phuket?
Pick the class that fits your trip: an SUV for the hills and long routes, a minivan for a group, an economical sedan for town.
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We deliver to any of them. The distance is as the crow flies, and the delivery fee is the same one the calculator uses.
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