Budget car rental at Phuket Airport
Value-focused international brand from the Avis Budget Group.
About Budget
Budget is the value brand of the Avis Budget Group and was founded in 1958. In Phuket it offers the same kind of cars as the premium brands – compact sedans, SUVs and pickups – usually at a lower daily rate.
Compact sedans such as the Toyota Vios, small SUVs and pickups. Budget usually shares staff and cars with Avis, so the cars are similar and the price is often a little lower.
Desk location & address
The orange pin is the Phuket Airport desk; blue pins are other places where Budget usually appears in our search. Zoom out to see them.
Budget – Phuket International Airport
222 Mai Khao, Thalang, Phuket 83110, Thailand
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Desk hours follow the flight schedule – check your voucher for late arrivals.
How to find the desk
Arrivals hall of the Domestic Terminal (most rental desks are grouped here). From International arrivals, walk 3–5 minutes along the covered walkway to the Domestic Terminal.
Good for
- Good price with an international brand
- Week-long island rentals
- Simple compact cars for couples
Know before you go
- Extras such as GPS and child seats are paid at the desk.
- Drivers under 25 may pay a young-driver fee.
- Check if the excess can be reduced with full cover.
Picking up your Budget car: step by step
- Land and collect your bagsRental desks and meeting points are after customs. Switch your phone on – the supplier may call or message if they meet you.
- Go to the Budget deskPhuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hall.
- Show your documentsLicence, International Driving Permit, passport, credit card in the main driver's name and your voucher. The deposit is blocked on the card.
- Check the carWalk round the car with the staff member, film a slow video and make sure every mark is written on the damage sheet. Check the fuel level.
- Drive awayFollow the exit signs to Route 402 – south for Phuket Town and the beaches, north for the mainland.
Returning the car
Follow the "Car Rental Return" signs on the airport approach road and allow about 30 minutes before you need to check in. Return the car with the agreed fuel level and keep the last fuel receipt. Ask for a signed return slip; the deposit is released to your card after the check, which can take a few working days.
What to bring to the Budget desk
- Driving licenceFull and valid, held for at least one year (two with some suppliers).
- International Driving Permit1949 Geneva Convention type. Needed with most non-ASEAN licences.
- 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.
Budget in other locations
Budget at Phuket Airport: FAQs
Car types
Popular cars to rent with Budget
Typical car groups at Phuket Airport. Models are examples – you get a car from the same group, and availability depends on your dates.
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Other suppliers at HKT, with their rental desk address and customer score.
| Supplier | Type | Rental desk address | Good for | Customer score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Travellers who want a familiar international brand | Details | ||
| International brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Business travellers and loyalty-programme members | Details | ||
| International brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hall, 1st floor – orange counter (returns at gate 3)Phuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Late-evening arrivals (desk open to midnight) | Details | ||
| International brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | European travellers who know the brand | Details | ||
| Value brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Lower prices with a big-group backup | Details | ||
| Value brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Lowest price on a known brand | Details | ||
| International brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, ground floor – next to the exit between doors 1 and 2Phuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Daytime arrivals | Details | ||
| Thai company | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Good value for money (high value score) | Details | ||
| Thai company | Phuket Airport – Arrivals hall – desk or meet & greet with a name signPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Tight budgets | Details | ||
| Value brand | Phuket Airport – Arrivals hall – desk or meet & greet (local partner)Phuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Low prices with group backing | Details | ||
| Value brand | Phuket Airport – Domestic Terminal, arrivals hallPhuket International Airport (HKT), 222 Mai Khao, Thalang District, Phuket 83110, Thailand | Smooth pick-up and drop-off (score 9.8) | Details |
Scores: VIP Cars customer ratings out of 10. Your booking voucher always shows the exact desk or meeting point. Suppliers shown usually appear in our search for this area – availability changes with your dates.
Driving times
Where to drive from Phuket Airport
Typical times in light traffic after you pick up your Budget car.
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