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 · Surin
Car Rental in Surin, Phuket
Car rental in Surin costs from ฿1,180 a day: the car is delivered to your hotel or villa for ฿400, you pay on pickup, and with full insurance from 7 days no deposit is needed. Surin has almost no public transport, and by car the beach clubs of Bang Tao and Kamala are minutes away.
Delivery to hotels in Surin: ฿400.
Prices and terms updated:
Sample total from the calculator
7 days, delivery in Surin: total ฿8,390
Middle Season, 01.11.2026 – 08.11.2026. Calculated for Honda Jazz: the length discount and season are already applied, delivery and return in Surin (฿400) are included in the total, and the refundable deposit is paid separately on pickup.
Do you need a car in Surin?
Surin and the neighbouring headland with Banana Beach are home to premium hotels and villas scattered across the hills and along the coast. There is essentially no public transport here, and taxi fares are steep. Your own car gives you complete freedom: it is just minutes from the beach clubs of Surin to nearby Bang Tao and Kamala.
We deliver the car straight to your hotel or villa in Surin. Our fleet consists of automatic vehicles, insurance is included, and support is available on Telegram and WhatsApp around the clock.
Which cars can you rent in Surin?
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 to Surin?
We deliver to hotels and villas across Surin, including the hills around Banana Beach. Delivery is ฿400. You can return the car in Surin, at HKT Airport or in any other area.
- Handover near Surin Beach and Banana Beach
- Round-the-clock delivery and return
- automatic cars with insurance included
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Where can you drive from Surin?
Bang Tao and Laguna are 10 minutes away, Kamala 10, the airport 25, and Patong 20 minutes. From here it is easy to reach the beach clubs of the north and the highway to the airport.
- Bang Tao and Laguna: 10 min
- HKT Airport: 25 min
- Patong: 20 min
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Where can you park in Surin, and what are the roads like?
Surin is compact, but almost all of its housing is villas on the hills between the beach and Highway 4025. Beach parking is free, though spaces run short by evening in high season; restaurants and Boat Avenue in neighbouring Cherngtalay have their own lots. The coastal road to Kamala is narrow and winding, but it rewards you with the viewpoints around Laem Singh.
- Free parking at Surin beach
- Hillside villas: approaches on a gradient
- Boat Avenue and Porto de Phuket: 10 minutes
How much does it cost to rent a car in Surin for 7 days?
| Class | Car | Daily rate | 7-day total |
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| Sedans | Toyota Yaris Ativ | ฿1,180/day | ฿11,390 |
| Economy class | Honda Jazz | ฿1,180/day | ฿11,390 |
| Crossovers | MG ZS | ฿1,640/day | ฿15,050 |
| Minivans | Mitsubishi Xpander | ฿1,810/day | ฿16,560 |
| Pickups | Ford Ranger | ฿2,750/day | ฿24,680 |
| SUVs | Toyota Fortuner Legender | ฿3,600/day | ฿32,080 |
The 7-day total for the cheapest car in each class includes the length-of-rental discount, the current season, delivery and return in Surin 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 Surin 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 Surin?
Will you deliver a car to my hotel in Surin?
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Yes, delivery to hotels, villas and apartments in Surin costs ฿400, including hillside homes towards Laem Singh and places near Route 4025. Send your location or complex name: the driver comes at the agreed time with the contract, and you photograph the car together. Return it at the same place, at the airport or in another area. Travelling with family and luggage? Mention it when booking so a car of the right size is picked.
How long does it take to drive from Surin to the airport?
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25–30 minutes: Surin is one of the west-coast resorts closest to HKT airport, along Route 4025 through Cherng Talay and Thalang, with no hairpins. It's easy to collect the car at the airport: a manager meets you with a name sign in arrivals and the contract is signed on the spot. You can drop it there before your flight at any hour. From Surin, Patong is about 25 minutes, Bang Tao and Laguna 10, Phuket Town about 35.
Which cars are available in Surin?
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Any car in the fleet, all automatic. For two: compact Toyota Yaris, Honda Jazz and Mazda 2, easy to park by the beach. Families in hillside villas do better with crossovers and SUVs: Yaris Cross, Corolla Cross, MG ZS, Fortuner, Everest. Groups can take seven-seat Toyota Alphard, Hyundai H1 or Mitsubishi Xpander. The catalogue shows models free on your dates with the total price. Staying the season? A length-of-rental discount starts at 7 days.
How much does car rental in Surin cost?
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From ฿1,180 a day for a compact automatic such as a Yaris, Jazz or Mazda 2, or from ฿1,090 a day for a week or more. Surin uses the island-wide price list: class, rental length and insurance set the price. Sedans and crossovers cost more but suit the sloping driveways of hillside villas. Hotel delivery is ฿400. Taxis in Surin are expensive, so a car soon works out cheaper. The calculator shows the total before booking.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Surin?
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A national licence and passport are enough for handover. Thai law requires an IDP plus your national licence, or a Thai licence; without an IDP you may lose insurance cover after an accident. Your original passport stays with you; a copy is enough. Drivers must be 21+ with a year of experience. If several people will drive, say so when booking: a second driver is added to the contract on the same terms.
Do I need a deposit to rent a car in Surin?
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No, if you take full insurance: no deposit with full insurance from 7 days. Basic insurance means a refundable deposit that depends on the class and is shown before booking; the excess is ฿5,000. The deposit is returned after inspection at drop-off, and passports are never held. Families in Surin often rent crossovers and minivans, and full insurance is usually the calmer choice there, as pricier classes carry a higher deposit.
How can I pay for the rental in Surin?
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On collection in Surin: 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 reserves the car for your dates. The calculator total is what you pay. A deposit, if your plan has one, is paid separately and returned at drop-off. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before handover. Paying for a long rental in instalments can be discussed with the manager on Telegram or WhatsApp.
What should I do after an accident or breakdown in Surin?
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Call the 24/7 number in your contract: support will explain the steps and help with the police and insurer. After an accident, don't move the cars before the report, and photograph the damage and the whole scene. For a serious breakdown, help or a replacement car is arranged. Surin tip: the coast road to Kamala is narrow with blind bends, so keep to your lane. Use a low gear descending from the villas; braking distances grow in rain.
How full is the fuel tank when I collect the car in Surin?
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Full: the rule is full-to-full, so you pay only for the fuel you use. The level is recorded at handover; top up before returning. Surin has no stations: the nearest PTT and Shell are on Route 4025 and in Cherng Talay by Boat Avenue, 5–10 minutes away. An attendant fills up; the grade is in the contract and on the filler flap, usually Gasohol 95 or 91. Before an early flight, refuel the night before.
Are child seats available in Surin?
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Yes, a child seat or booster is ฿100 a day, up to two per car, and a phone holder is free. Give the child's age and weight when booking and the right seat is brought and fitted at handover in Surin. The roads around are hilly and winding, traffic drives on the left, and Thai rules require a restraint for small children. Families with a pushchair and beach gear will find a crossover or minivan easier.
Where can I park at Surin Beach?
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Surin Beach has free parking: roomy in low season, busy by evening in high season. Restaurants and beach clubs have their own car parks, often with valets. Nearby in Cherng Talay, Boat Avenue and Porto de Phuket have large free car parks. Kerbs: red and white means no stopping, yellow and white no parking, grey allowed. Don't leave the car on narrow villa lanes, and expect the Laem Singh viewpoint lay-by to be full at sunset.
Where can I drive from Surin?
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Surin is a handy base for the north-west. Ten minutes away is Bang Tao with Laguna and the Boat Avenue restaurants; further north are Nai Yang, Nai Thon and Mai Khao with long empty beaches. South via Kamala: Laem Singh, Patong, Karon and Kata. Inland: Phuket Old Town, the Big Buddha and Wat Chalong. Insurance covers Phuket, Phang Nga and Krabi; Phang Nga Bay is about 90 minutes away over the Sarasin Bridge.
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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