The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Hua Hin are: Fiat Albea, Chevrolet Cobalt, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Ford Focus, Kia Picanto 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 Hua Hin, 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 Hua Hin!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
In large cities of the country the traffic is very slow from 7am to 10am and from 4pm to 7pm. If possible, try to refrain from car rides at this time, since the probability of becoming involved in a traffic accident increases in several times.
It is very surprising, but you will rarely hear the sound of honking on roads of Thailand. Often, the situation on the road is very stressful, but none of the drivers expresses his dissatisfaction, and everyone behaves calmly and with restraint.
Light signals deserve a separate mentioning. If the vehicle in front you has its right turn signal turned on, it does not always mean that the car is going to turn right. It is likely that the driver is preparing to make a left turn or that the vehicle will keep moving straight and the driver has simply forgotten to turn off the turn signal.
