Hi guys,

I'll be in Samui early december, staying in Chaweng, and want to rent a car/jeep for the period. Any hints or tips on who to use? I was looking for something decent for 6 people- i.e. toyota fortuner or similar with full insurance. I arrive late in the evening, so no real point in hiring at the airport - next morning drop off / collection for the vehicle would be perfect (about 9 or 10am).

Any hints / tipcs / suggestions?

I don't want one of those 1.4 suziki bone rattlers' or a pick-up truck with a cab box on the back.....

Thanks a mil.

Hi guys,

I'll be in Samui early december, staying in Chaweng, and want to rent a car/jeep for the period. Any hints or tips on who to use? I was looking for something decent for 6 people- i.e. toyota fortuner or similar with full insurance. I arrive late in the evening, so no real point in hiring at the airport - next morning drop off / collection for the vehicle would be perfect (about 9 or 10am).

Any hints / tipcs / suggestions?

I don't want one of those 1.4 suziki bone rattlers' or a pick-up truck with a cab box on the back.....

Thanks a mil.

I recommand Budget. http://www.budget.co.th

You'll be fully insured. The other rental companies might let you think u are insured... until you have an accident.

Their prices are fair, and I think they have fortuners...

Also, I don't know if you plan to leave the island with your rental... but most rental companies wont allow you to do so. Budget does, tho.

have a nice stay in samui

yeah, also: you can book online.

Fortuner: 2100 bahts / day.

yeah, also: you can book online.

Fortuner: 2100 bahts / day.

Sounds good kevdulounge - and when you split it 6 ways its actually worth it for a bit of safety and comfort. Thanks.

Hi guys,

I'll be in Samui early december, staying in Chaweng, and want to rent a car/jeep for the period. Any hints or tips on who to use? I was looking for something decent for 6 people- i.e. toyota fortuner or similar with full insurance. I arrive late in the evening, so no real point in hiring at the airport - next morning drop off / collection for the vehicle would be perfect (about 9 or 10am).

Any hints / tipcs / suggestions?

I don't want one of those 1.4 suziki bone rattlers' or a pick-up truck with a cab box on the back.....

Thanks a mil.

I recommand Budget. http://www.budget.co.th

You'll be fully insured. The other rental companies might let you think u are insured... until you have an accident.

Their prices are fair, and I think they have fortuners...

Also, I don't know if you plan to leave the island with your rental... but most rental companies wont allow you to do so. Budget does, tho.

have a nice stay in samui

yes and with budget cars u can drop the car around the country for example u can drive it straight to bangkok airport and leave it there

agree, always go for the Brand name, as yes the local one may be a few hundred THB Cheaper, but without the insurance that Budget gives you, it could end up costing you alot more

agree, always go for the Brand name, as yes the local one may be a few hundred THB Cheaper, but without the insurance that Budget gives you, it could end up costing you alot more

i hired a car from avis in bangkok. i paid 400 baht extra for number 1 inssurence. funnily enough i went into the back of someone.. i did not have to pay nothing not even 1 baht.

not sure how much it is with budget. it is worth paying the extra no access is required

agree, always go for the Brand name, as yes the local one may be a few hundred THB Cheaper, but without the insurance that Budget gives you, it could end up costing you alot more

i hired a car from avis in bangkok. i paid 400 baht extra for number 1 inssurence. funnily enough i went into the back of someone.. i did not have to pay nothing not even 1 baht.

not sure how much it is with budget. it is worth paying the extra no access is required

I have used mastercarental.com

Proffesional service and outfit like budget or avis but cheaper, especially if you look out for web promotions.

Budget, Avis or Hertz ONLY if you wanna be on the "safe side" - everything else has been mentioned already.