Ko Samui car hire

If you plan on sticking to the coastal roads around popular resorts like The Passage Samui Villas & Resort or Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort, then a compact car may be all you need. However, if you’d like to venture inland to explore Namtok Tar Nim & Magic Garden, Wat Khunaram temple or waterfalls like Tartan Waterfall or Mountain Waterfall, then a 4X4 may be a better option. This will make the steep inland roads a lot easier. If you’ll be exploring the coast more extensively, a 4X4 will also help with sandy tracks and difficult sections of road.

In the built-up areas of Koh Samui, you may find speed limits of 40 km/h, 45 km/h or 60 km/h. You’ll probably also notice that many of the locals don’t stick to these limits. However, when you’re getting car hire in Koh Samui, it’s essential to follow all posted speed limits. Once you’re on major roads like Route 4169 or Route 4170, the speed limit can get up to 90 km/h or more. However, the condition of these roads and traffic density varies greatly, so it’s important to keep an eye out for signs and drive to the conditions.

For the most part, parking is free in Koh Samui, and since there generally aren’t any traffic wardens, people tend to park wherever they can fit in. This can make it difficult to find a parking spot in high-traffic areas, like Chaweng Noi Beach. At some of Koh Samui’s most popular attractions, like Grandfather's Grandmother's Rocks, you may have to pay a small parking fee. However, it’s rarely more than around ฿ 20 (A$ 0.85).

The average price of fuel in Ko Samui is AED 18.61 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 223 and AED 298, depending on the car size.

Economy (Toyota Yaris or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Ko Samui.

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An Economy car hire in Ko Samui costs AED 86 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Ko Samui costs AED 89 per day, on average.

A Full Size car hire in Ko Samui costs AED 184 per day, on average.

Several Koh Samui car hire companies offer one-way bookings in Thailand, including from Koh Samui. It may be helpful to compare prices and options through KAYAK before making a booking, especially if you’re wanting cheap car hire in Koh Samui. It's also important to note that these options are not offered by all car hire agencies, so it is best to confirm with your agency of choice beforehand.

Some car hire agencies here offer electric or hybrid vehicles in their fleets, and they often suit those looking for cheap car hire in Koh Samui. It's recommended to check with specific hire agencies in the area for availability, pricing or any other restrictions and requirements that may be associated with hiring an electric car.