The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Chiang Mai are: Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet Matiz, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Accent, Renault Modus and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Thailand vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Thailand are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Chiang Mai, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Chiang Mai!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
Foreign drivers should be especially careful and try not to break the rules because foreign guests are treated more strictly in the country. Do not assume that if you follow all the rules, you are automatically safe and no accident can happen. It is important to monitor the situation on the road and look around often.
In popular tourist cities, pedestrians are usually another source of danger for motorists. Many of them are also guests from other countries, and so they believe that local car drivers will certainly give way to them and will slow down near pedestrian crossings.
If in numerous European countries “winking” with beams means the willingness of that car driver to give way, in Thailand the situation is the opposite. If you see the car quickly turning on and off its beams, that is a request to give way. This feature is also very important to consider, especially when driving on narrow roads.
