Renting a car in Bangkok

[Galantspeedz]

Hi guys,

 

First time trying to rent a car in Bangkok

 

Anything to look out for and which are the more reliable rental agents

 

What is the total deposit required and additional charges? E.g. how much is their insurance with 0 excess

 

And I read just produce our Singapore driving licence will do

 

I check for 5 days 4 nights at Hertz is less than sgd $200 for yaris equivalent .

 

Likely moving only around bangkok, yes I know mrt is easier but intend to try out driving a car in bangkok

[UncleAtas]

Get ready to be stuck in traffic.

 

Never had any experience renting in Bangkok.

 

Just remember to take photos of the car at all angle before upon collecting.

[Wildfaye29]

pls dont 

 

just take the BTS

unless u wan to drive out of BKK to outskirts

 

otherwise pls dont

[13177]

pls dont 

 

just take the BTS

unless u wan to drive out of BKK to outskirts

 

otherwise pls dont

True, if you rent car just to drive in Bangkok not very advisable la. Take public transport or walk even better. Unless you plan to rent car to drive out of Bangkok then ok. 

[Wildfaye29]

i rented from BKK airport to go out to Khao Yai and return to BKK airport

 

Gg to rent from BKK airport to go out to Hua Hin next.

 

pls dont drv into BKK its a nightmare

 

BTS

[Tohto]

Hi guys,

 

First time trying to rent a car in Bangkok

 

Anything to look out for and which are the more reliable rental agents

 

What is the total deposit required and additional charges? E.g. how much is their insurance with 0 excess

 

And I read just produce our Singapore driving licence will do

 

I check for 5 days 4 nights at Hertz is less than sgd $200 for yaris equivalent .

 

Likely moving only around bangkok, yes I know mrt is easier but intend to try out driving a car in bangkok

I rent from Hertz, pick up car at BKK airport.

But I drive direct to Hua Hin.

After Hua Hin trip, return car to Hertz at BKK Downtown directly.

So I had short drive in BKK city, felt the driver there quite patient. In the jammed give signal and they way for lane changing.

[UncleAtas]

I rent from Hertz, pick up car at BKK airport.

But I drive direct to Hua Hin.

After Hua Hin trip, return car to Hertz at BKK Downtown directly.

So I had short drive in BKK city, felt the driver there quite patient. In the jammed give signal and they way for lane changing.

 

You followed the highway all the way? 3 to 4hrs drive right?

[Thaiyotakamli]

Dont drive in bkk better take cab

 

Rent car if u want go pattaya

[Galantspeedz]

I rent from Hertz, pick up car at BKK airport.

But I drive direct to Hua Hin.

After Hua Hin trip, return car to Hertz at BKK Downtown directly.

So I had short drive in BKK city, felt the driver there quite patient. In the jammed give signal and they way for lane changing.

Beside the rental fee, how much you pay for insurance ? Was it with no excess for accident?

 

Sg driving licence will do right?

[Tohto]

You followed the highway all the way? 3 to 4hrs drive right?

Yah. 3 - 4hr including a lunch break on the way.

I just used google map and it bring me to Hua Hin hotel.

 

See my post here. Post 29.

 

http://www.mycarforum.com/topic/2071183-hua-hin-info/page-2

Edited March 25, 2018 by Tohto

[Wildfaye29]

Rental vy cheap. $200 for a vios for 5 days.

Edited March 25, 2018 by Wildfaye29

[UncleAtas]

Beside the rental fee, how much you pay for insurance ? Was it with no excess for accident?

 

Sg driving licence will do right?

 

For  third party coverage :

 

1. Limited Liability for bodily or death in excess of compulsory up to will maximum cover THB 1,000,000 / person and THB 10,000,000 / accident

 

2. Limit for property damage will maximum cover THB 2,500,000 / accident

 

For driver and Passengers :

 

1. Limited liability for bodily injury will maximum cover THB 15,000 / person

 

2. Loss of life will maximum cover THB 100,000 / person

 

A refundable deposit equivalent to Thai Baht 30,000 will be taken at the start of rental.

 

 The following areas are full responsibility and all costs will be incurred by the renter as the CDW will be void:

- driving outside of Thailand

- participation in criminal conducts

- participation in motor racing or provable reckless driving

- driving under the influence of intoxication or being under drug use

- from towing another vehicle

 

 

 

NOTE: Renter is fully liable for all damages if the vehicle is driven under the below conditions. This means, CDW coverage or SCDW are void when the renters violate the below conditions while driving a Hertz vehicle:

- driving outside of Thailand

- participation in criminal conducts

- participating in motor racing or provable reckless driving

- driving under the influence of intoxication or drug use

- from towing another vehicle

 

Theft Protection

If the vehicle is stolen, the renter only has to pay the non waiverable excess.

Edited March 25, 2018 by UncleAtas

[Tohto]

Beside the rental fee, how much you pay for insurance ? Was it with no excess for accident?

 

Sg driving licence will do right?

I bookk through SQ website. All excess paid during booking.

 

http://singaporeair.rentalcars.com/?adplat=homepagebannernew

Edited March 25, 2018 by Tohto

[Galantspeedz]

For third party coverage :

 

1. Limited Liability for bodily or death in excess of compulsory up to will maximum cover THB 1,000,000 / person and THB 10,000,000 / accident

 

2. Limit for property damage will maximum cover THB 2,500,000 / accident

 

For driver and Passengers :

 

1. Limited liability for bodily injury will maximum cover THB 15,000 / person

 

2. Loss of life will maximum cover THB 100,000 / person

 

A refundable deposit equivalent to Thai Baht 30,000 will be taken at the start of rental.

 

The following areas are full responsibility and all costs will be incurred by the renter as the CDW will be void:

- driving outside of Thailand

- participation in criminal conducts

- participation in motor racing or provable reckless driving

- driving under the influence of intoxication or being under drug use

- from towing another vehicle

 

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NOTE:Renter is fully liable for all damages if the vehicle is driven under the below conditions. This means, CDW coverage or SCDW are void when the renters violate the below conditions while driving a Hertz vehicle:

- driving outside of Thailand

- participation in criminal conducts

- participating in motor racing or provable reckless driving

- driving under the influence of intoxication or drug use

- from towing another vehicle

 

Theft Protection

If the vehicle is stolen, the renter only has to pay the non waiverable excess.

Thank you

 

I read that but I saw a deposit of 30k and 10k separately..

 

Maybe if buy the scdw, then no need 30k deposit?

I bookk through SQ website. All excess paid during booking.

 

http://singaporeair.rentalcars.com/?adplat=homepagebannernew

Thanks.. I shall compare price between Singapore air and IHG website then

[Adrianli]

I will be renting a car in BKK this coming thursday. I booked online thru Economy Bookings. Opted for full insurance coverage as I will be driving from Airport to Hua Hin and then to BKK downtown and back to rental company at BKK downtown. It is an online agent, the actual rental company is Thai Rent-A-Car. Pretty big company from what I google from. I tried renting directly from them but prices are more expensive.

 

I will be renting a Toyota Altis, total charges for two days of rental with full insurance coverage is S$147.20. 

 

 

After my trip, I give you FR.

[Tohto]

I will be renting a car in BKK this coming thursday. I booked online thru Economy Bookings. Opted for full insurance coverage as I will be driving from Airport to Hua Hin and then to BKK downtown and back to rental company at BKK downtown. It is an online agent, the actual rental company is Thai Rent-A-Car. Pretty big company from what I google from. I tried renting directly from them but prices are more expensive.

 

I will be renting a Toyota Altis, total charges for two days of rental with full insurance coverage is S$147.20. 

 

 

After my trip, I give you FR.

 

Your route is exactly same as mine.

Collect car from BKK airport - drive to Hua Hin - Drive to BKK city and return at BKK city.

I am also renting a Altis, but I paid for around $125 include all insurance.

[Adrianli]

Your route is exactly same as mine.

Collect car from BKK airport - drive to Hua Hin - Drive to BKK city and return at BKK city.

I am also renting a Altis, but I paid for around $125 include all insurance.

 

Wow, u got it for so cheap. U rented for 5 days right?

 

I search Hertz and it was expensive also for 2 days of rental for an Altis. So I settled for the cheapest I googled.

[Galantspeedz]

I will be renting a car in BKK this coming thursday. I booked online thru Economy Bookings. Opted for full insurance coverage as I will be driving from Airport to Hua Hin and then to BKK downtown and back to rental company at BKK downtown. It is an online agent, the actual rental company is Thai Rent-A-Car. Pretty big company from what I google from. I tried renting directly from them but prices are more expensive.

 

I will be renting a Toyota Altis, total charges for two days of rental with full insurance coverage is S$147.20. 

 

 

After my trip, I give you FR.

 

 

haha i going on friday, i booked with hertz through IHG website. total 4.2k baht for 5D4N and unlimited mileage, have not added insurance though... will add on when i am there... mine is the smallest cat though, yaris or similar

 

I also considering going hua hin if i am free....

 

which app you using for directions? I intending to use Google map or Waze

Edited March 27, 2018 by Galantspeedz