honoluabay Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 So what's the deal here in Phuket, or Thailand can anyone rent a car? What are the guidelines ? Or are there any at all, I have seen more BAD drivers than ever. Just wanting to know the scoop. Aloha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJCM Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Question, how do you know these people are driving a rental ?? But, in general if you have a Driving License (preferable an International One) and Money you can rent a car. ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Really not sure what is the OP question. Sure anyone can hire if pay money, sign contract, accept all responsibilities. That,s it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honoluabay Posted January 19, 2013 Author Share Posted January 19, 2013 Well the cars and drivers in question all have RENTAL CAR on the back window it makes it easier to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimi007 Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Possibly a lot of Russian drivers renting those cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shot Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 (edited) Question, how do you know these people are driving a rental ?? When the driver gets in the left side of car. I still do it sometimes Edited January 19, 2013 by Shot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phuket Stu Posted January 19, 2013 Share Posted January 19, 2013 Question, how do you know these people are driving a rental ?? When the driver gets in the left side of car. I still do it sometimes I have seen that many times and laughed. When traveling to some countries like Canada then it makes good sense to rent a car, but in Thailand you only get in trouble if you follow the road rules !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noob7 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) Question, how do you know these people are driving a rental ?? But, in general if you have a Driving License (preferable an International One) and Money you can rent a car. ! Driving license is not even needed, mostly! Edited January 20, 2013 by noob7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuffe Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I've never been turned down by a car rental office. First time I got here in 2007 I rented a manual pick-up for couple months with european student ID. Since then I've rented from several offices with an expired european driving lisence, they always noticed and mentioned it but never a problem. At least 3/4 of Phuket drivers are unskilled or recless drivers... + all the drunken drivers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 I've never been turned down by a car rental office. First time I got here in 2007 I rented a manual pick-up for couple months with european student ID. Since then I've rented from several offices with an expired european driving lisence, they always noticed and mentioned it but never a problem. At least 3/4 of Phuket drivers are unskilled or recless drivers... + all the drunken drivers Sure they won't turn you down. You sign their agreement = you pay for any damage or loss, at their valuation. Any major company (Avis/Hertz/Budget) will only accept a licence or permit valid in Thailand as that is required by insurer for any insurance claim. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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