Economy
Toyota Yaris or similar
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$21
/ day
- 5 seats · 2 small bags
- Automatic hatchback
- Easy to park in Patong and Phuket Town
Phuket International Airport · HKT
Car rental at Phuket Airport
Compare 12 trusted car rental companies at Phuket Airport in one search. See the total price before you pay, find your desk and drive Phuket like a local.
- 12 suppliers compared
- No booking fee from us
- Free cancellation on most cars
HKT in numbers
- Passengers (FY2025)
- 16 million
- Distance to Phuket Town
- 32 km
- Terminals
- International & Domestic
- Rental desks
- Domestic arrivals hall
- Usual minimum age
- 21 years
Search car rental at Phuket Airport
Total price before you payTaxes, included cover and supplier fees are listed in the booking.
Known suppliersInternational brands and trusted Thai firms.
Desk on your voucherClear meeting point for every booking.
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Car rental deals
Sample car rental prices at Phuket Airport
Sample "from" prices seen in our search across 12 suppliers (checked 24 October 2026). They are not live quotes – search your dates for the live price, deposit and excess.
Compact sedan
Toyota Vios or similar
sample from
$26
/ day
- 5 seats · 2 bags
- Automatic sedan with a separate boot
- Couples and small families
Pickup truck
Toyota Hilux Double Cab or similar
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$20
/ day
- 5 seats · open cargo bed
- Diesel, high ground clearance
- Gear, dive kit and rural roads
Compact SUV
Honda HR-V or similar
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$28
/ day
- 5 seats · 3 bags
- Higher seating position
- Hilly beach roads and day trips
7-seater
Mitsubishi Xpander or similar
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$37
/ day
- 7 seats in 3 rows · 3 bags
- Crossover MPV
- Fewer bags fit with all seats up
Luxury
BMW 3 Series or similar
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$40
/ day
- 5 seats · 3 bags
- Premium automatic sedan
- Business trips and special occasions
Booking stats
12rental companies at HKT
$20lowest daily rate seen
8.6/10average supplier score
21pick-up locations
16Mpassengers at HKT
Suppliers
Car Rental Companies Comparison at Phuket Airport
International brands and Thai companies, side by side, with where each one meets you. Highest customer score first.
Customer scores are out of 10, from reviews customers leave after renting through our booking partner. A score can include rentals with that company at other locations, not only Phuket Airport. Last checked October 2026. How scores work. Which companies have cars depends on your dates – the search shows live availability.
Rental options
The right rental for every trip
A road trip to Krabi or a month of remote work – choose how you want to rent.
Airport guide & rental desks
Phuket International Airport (HKT): where to find your rental desk
Most rental desks are in the Domestic Terminal arrivals hall, a short walk from International arrivals. The full guide covers each company's desk, late arrivals and returning the car.
2 terminalsInternational & Domestic, side by side
Rental desksDomestic arrivals hall
3–5 min walkFrom International arrivals
32 kmto Phuket Town
IATA codeHKT
ICAO codeVTSP
Address
Phuket International Airport
222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand
Landed in Phuket? Here’s how to get to your car
Domestic TerminalMost desksArrivals level
- 1Collect your bags
International or domestic – desks are signposted "Car Rental" after customs.
- 2Walk to the Domestic Terminal
From International arrivals, follow the covered walkway (3–5 min) or take the free shuttle.
- 3Find your company
Desks line the arrivals hall. Meet-and-greet firms wait with a name sign.
- 4Return the car
Follow "Car Rental Return" signs on the airport road. Allow 30 minutes.
Best time to visit Phuket
Plan around the seasons
December to March brings the driest, sunniest days. September and October are low season with quieter roads – compare live prices for your dates.
Jan
33°C
30 mm
Feb
34°C
24 mm
Mar
34°C
74 mm
Apr
34°C
143 mm
May
33°C
260 mm
Jun
32°C
213 mm
Jul
32°C
258 mm
Aug
32°C
287 mm
Sep
32°C
361 mm
Oct
32°C
320 mm
Nov
32°C
177 mm
Dec
32°C
72 mm
Dry season – sunny, busiest
Shoulder – mixed
Green season – showers, lower demand
Best weatherJanuary – March
Low seasonSeptember – October
Fewer crowdsMay – June, November
Book earliestChristmas & Chinese New Year
Car types
Choose the right car for your trip
Prices are indicative daily rates from recent searches and change with season and demand. Models are examples – you get a car from the same group.
Why choose us
Why book with us?
We compare offers from 12 rental companies at Phuket Airport and handle your booking. The rental company provides the car and the rental agreement at the desk.
Total price before you pay
Taxes and the cover included in each offer are in the total. The deposit, excess and any desk fees (young driver, one-way, out-of-hours) are listed in the rental conditions before you book. We charge no booking fee.
12 suppliers in one search
Hertz, Sixt, Avis and other international brands side by side with well-rated Thai companies – all in one search.
Free cancellation on most cars
Plans change. Most offers can be cancelled free of charge – the deadline is shown clearly before you book.
Help when you need it
Your voucher shows the desk or meeting point. Add your flight number so the supplier knows if you land late, and call our support team if your plans change.
We earn a commission from rental companies when you book. It never changes the price you pay. How we make money.
Local driving tips
Drive Phuket like a local
Practical tips from our location guides – the things rental desks rarely tell you.
Roads
01
Use U-turn slots, not right turns
On divided roads such as Route 402 you often cannot turn right. Drive past your turning and use the next marked U-turn gap.
Roads
02
Low gear on the hills
The roads over Patong Hill and up to the Big Buddha are steep and twisty. Use a low gear going down instead of riding the brakes.
Roads
03
Patong works as a one-way loop
Beach Road and Rat-U-Thit Road run in opposite directions. Missing your turn often means going round the loop again – set your GPS before you drive in.
Parking
04
Red-and-white kerbs mean no parking
Park only where the kerb is unpainted or in paid lots. Parking on red-and-white kerbs can get your car clamped or towed.
Parking
05
You cannot drive to Railay
Railay is only reached by boat. Park in Ao Nang or at Ao Nam Mao pier and take a long-tail boat across.
Ferries
06
Ask before taking a rental car on a ferry
Many rental companies do not allow their cars on ferries, or their insurance does not cover it. Check your terms before you drive to Donsak.
Driving in Thailand
Six rules to know before you leave HKT
Thailand drives on the left. These are the rules visitors most often get wrong.
Drive on the left
Rental cars are right-hand drive. Take extra care at junctions and roundabouts.
Towns: around 80 km/h
Common limit in Phuket municipal areas – often lower on small streets. Follow signs.
Highways: 90 km/h
Up to 120 km/h only on specially marked highway sections.
0.05% alcohol limit
Stricter 0.02% for drivers under 20 and provisional licence holders.
Seatbelts for everyone
Required in the front and the back. No hand-held phones while driving.
Tourist Police: 1155
English-speaking help. Police 191, ambulance 1669.
One Way Routes
One-Way Car Rental From Phuket Airport
Pick up at Phuket Airport and drop the car at another airport in southern Thailand – no need to drive back. The one-way fee (drop charge) is included in the price you see when you search.
- Drop-off at the destination airport
- One-way fee shown before you pay
- Offered mainly by larger suppliers
Phuket Airport Krabi One-way drop-off
The classic Andaman road trip – limestone scenery past Phang Nga Bay, then drop the car and fly home from Krabi.
Route 402 › Route 4 via Phang Nga Best for: Ao Nang, Railay & island hopping
sample from$22/ day + one-way fee
Phuket Airport Hat Yai One-way drop-off
The longest route here – most drivers split it with a night in Krabi or Trang, then fly out of Hat Yai.
Route 4 via Krabi & Trang › Route 43 Best for: Songkhla & the deep south
sample from$27/ day + one-way fee
Phuket Airport Trang One-way drop-off
Quiet islands, famous local food and far fewer tourists – a relaxed end to an Andaman coast drive.
Route 4 via Phang Nga & Krabi Best for: Koh Mook, Koh Kradan & Pak Meng
sample from$25/ day + one-way fee
Phuket Airport Nakhon Si Thammarat One-way drop-off
Cross the peninsula to one of Thailand's oldest cities, with major temples and mountain villages nearby.
Route 4 to Krabi › Route 41 east Best for: Temples, culture & Khao Luang
sample from$26/ day + one-way fee
Phuket Airport Surat Thani One-way drop-off
Drive past Khao Sok National Park to the gateway for Koh Samui and Koh Phangan – drop the car before the ferry.
Route 4 › Route 401 past Khao Sok Best for: Khao Sok & the Samui ferries
sample from$24/ day + one-way fee
Phuket Airport Nai Yang Beach Driving guide
Nai Yang is the nearest beach to Phuket Airport – just 3 km from the terminal.
Local airport road
sample from$20/ day, return to HKT
Phuket Airport Bang Tao / Laguna Driving guide
Bang Tao Bay and the Laguna Phuket resort area are about 25 minutes from the airport on Phuket's west coast.
Route 402, then west to Cherng Talay
sample from$20/ day, return to HKT
Phuket Airport Kathu Driving guide
Kathu is the green, hilly district in the middle of Phuket, between Patong and Phuket Town.
Route 402, then Route 4029
sample from$21/ day, return to HKT
Phuket Airport Phuket Town Driving guide
Phuket Town is the island's capital, known for its Sino-Portuguese old town, markets and food.
Route 402 all the way
sample from$21/ day, return to HKT
Phuket Airport Patong Driving guide
Patong is Phuket's busiest beach town, about 50 minutes from the airport.
Route 402, Route 4029 over Patong Hill
sample from$21/ day, return to HKT
Phuket Airport Kata & Karon Driving guide
Kata and Karon are neighbouring west-coast beaches popular with families, about an hour from the airport.
Route 402, via Patong or Chalong
sample from$22/ day, return to HKT
Phuket Airport Rawai & Chalong Driving guide
Rawai and Chalong cover the southern end of Phuket – home to Wat Chalong, Chalong Pier and the sunset views at Promthep Cape.
Route 402, Chao Fa West Road
sample from$22/ day, return to HKT
Phuket Airport Khao Lak Driving guide
Khao Lak, in Phang Nga province, is a quiet stretch of beaches and rainforest north of Phuket.
Route 402, Sarasin Bridge, Route 4
sample from$23/ day, return to HKT
Phuket Airport Phang Nga Driving guide
Phang Nga town is the gateway to Phang Nga Bay and its limestone islands, around 1 h 10 min from the airport.
Route 402, Sarasin Bridge, Route 4
sample from$23/ day, return to HKT
Approximate distances and drive times in light traffic – add 20–30 minutes at rush hour or in heavy rain. One-way drop-off routes end at an airport where suppliers in our search offer drop-off; driving guides are trips where you return the car to Phuket Airport. Sample price = lowest Economy daily rate seen (checked 24 October 2026); the one-way fee is added in your search. Drop-off availability depends on the supplier and your dates.
Places to visit
Best Places to Visit Near Phuket Airport By Car
Temples, beaches and island trips within easy reach of your rental car. Pick a theme to see drive times.
Beaches & Viewpoints
Quiet northern sands beside the airport, lively west-coast bays and the island's best-known sunset viewpoint.
Cultural & Landmark Sites
Temples, monuments and Phuket's colourful old town – from a short hop south of the airport to the big landmarks in the south.
Island Day Trips & Nature
Times show the approximate drive to the departure pier. The boat journey depends on the boat and the operator.
Drive times are approximate, from Phuket Airport in light traffic. Opening hours, fees and boat schedules change, so check before you go.
Pick-up checklist
What to bring to the rental desk
Missing documents are the most common reason a rental is refused at the desk. Tick off this list before you fly.
The credit card must be in the main driver's name. Most suppliers at Phuket Airport do not accept debit cards or a card in someone else's name for the deposit.
- Driving licenceFull and valid, held for at least one year (two with some suppliers).
- International Driving Permit1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna type. Needed with any non-ASEAN licence.
- PassportThe original – a photo on your phone is not enough.
- Credit card in the main driver's nameFor the security deposit. Debit cards are often refused.
- Booking voucherPrinted or on your phone. It shows the desk and what is included.
- Flight numberLets the supplier wait for you if your flight is late.
Rental rules
Deposit, excess, cards and insurance – explained separately
These four are often mixed up at the desk. They are different amounts with different rules, so check each one in the rental conditions of your offer.
Security deposit
A temporary hold on a card, not a charge.
- Blocked at pick-up and released after the car is returned – your bank decides how many days that takes.
- The amount depends on the supplier and car group, and is listed in the rental conditions of each offer.
- Leave room on your card limit for the hold plus your holiday spending.
Excess
The most you pay if the car is damaged or stolen.
- Applies to the Collision Damage Waiver and Theft Protection included in most offers.
- The deposit is often set at the same level as the excess, but they are not the same thing.
- Extra or full-protection cover can lower the excess – check what it refunds and how.
Accepted cards
What you need at the desk to collect the car.
- Most suppliers at Phuket Airport ask for a credit card in the main driver's name.
- Debit, prepaid and virtual cards are often refused for the deposit.
- Each offer's "accepted cards" line in the rental conditions is the rule that applies.
Insurance & fees
What the price covers – and what is charged on top.
- Offers normally include compulsory third-party insurance, CDW and theft protection, with an excess.
- Tyres, glass, the underside of the car, keys and fuel mistakes are common exclusions.
- Young-driver, one-way and out-of-hours fees are separate charges, shown before you pay.
Amounts are not shown here because they change by supplier, car group and date. The live offer in the search is the one that applies. Read more: deposits and debit cards · insurance and excess · pick-up and return checklist.
Travel guides
Researched guides for drivers
Written for people renting at HKT and checked against official sources.
Help
Questions about renting at Phuket Airport
Most desks are in the arrivals hall of the Domestic Terminal. From International arrivals, walk 3–5 minutes along the covered walkway. Some local firms meet you in arrivals with a name sign – your voucher says which.
Yes, in most cases. A licence from outside ASEAN should be accompanied by an International Driving Permit (1949 Geneva or 1968 Vienna type). Suppliers and the police can ask for it.
Usually 21, with a young-driver fee under 25. Some suppliers rent certain cars from 18, while vans and luxury cars often need drivers aged 25+.
Rarely. Almost every supplier blocks the security deposit on a credit card in the main driver's name. Check the conditions in your search results before you book.
It depends on the supplier and the car group, and it usually matches the insurance excess. The exact amount is shown in the rental conditions before you book.
Yes, with the larger suppliers. A one-way fee usually applies and is shown in the price.
Usually not. Most suppliers forbid ferry crossings or their insurance does not cover them. Rent a separate car on Koh Samui instead.
Add your flight number when you book so the supplier can track your arrival. If you will arrive after the desk closes, call the number on your voucher.
Main roads are good, but expect scooters on both sides, steep hills and U-turn slots instead of right turns. Read our local tips before you go.
Demand is lowest in the rainy season, especially September and October, so lower rates are common then. December to February and Chinese New Year are the busiest times. Prices depend on your dates and availability, so compare a live search.
Locations
More places to pick up a car
Phuket's beaches, the Andaman coast and the rest of southern Thailand.
