How to rent a car in Bangkok

Having a car in Bangkok for making to visit the country at your own pace and venture off the beaten path, such as quaint villages, natural parks, and secluded sandy beaches that aren’t part of usual tourist itineraries, which it is a great journey for yours. So ECOCAR rent-a-car's Bangkok Car Rental is going to represent how to rent a car of your liking, the cost of renting a car, and important things to consider. Let's see the details below together !!

Do you have IDP?

IDP or International Driving Permit is an international driving license for driving around the world. You can get it from the Office of Land Transport in your home country or the Office of Land Transport at the second country residence. In Thailand, there is the Department of Land Transport for helping with your driving license in Thailand and they manage driving overseas.

It's the main item for renting a car in Bangkok and all Thais area if you are a foreigner. However, if you are the people in the ASEAN nations, you can use your home country driving license for renting a car as same as using IDP for Bangkok Car Rental issues.

Credit Cards

Many car rental companies in Thailand usually require a credit card for the payment and deposit of the car rental. Without it, you basically can forget about renting a car unless you go to those the local shops that are smaller in scale.

Check the cost of renting a car and the rental contract clearly

Many car rental companies like Avis and Budget tend to offer standardized prices. The other major factor that affects rental costs is the size and style of the car. So you ought to check many car rental brands for comparison to select the best prices for you. Moreover, you ought to be sure to go through the rental contract and the insurance properly. Double-check with the staff on the breakdown hotlines.

The minimum ages

The minimum age is set by car rental companies. Some companies set the minimum age at 21, while other car rental companies ask the driver to be at least 23. Many car rental companies in Thailand require the driver to have a driver’s license for a minimum of a year. Luxury cars are reserved for more experienced drivers.

Keep the focus on road conditions

The roads in Thailand are usually maintained. But it’s not out of the ordinary to find some rough patches of road with lots of potholes. Thailand recently has been labeled in Top-ten of the highest road accident death rate in the world. The main hazard comes from drunken driving and motorbikes. Traffic laws here are not well enforced, which results in reckless and speedy driving everywhere.

If you’re driving on these roads for the first time avoid driving at night to reduce the risk of accidents. However, you shouldn’t run into any problems while driving in Bangkok if you stay aware at all times.

Keep evidence for protecting yourself

It is very important to take photos of the car, covering as many angles as possible. It serves as evidence when something happens. We recommend you take photos of the tires and some car scars around the car for guaranteeing that is not from yours.

The best locations for picking Bangkok Car Rental 

The best locations for picking Bangkok Car Rental that must appoint at the best-known location such as Don Mueang Airport, Suvarnabhumi Airport, Grand Palace, Khaosan Road, Sukhumvit Road, and Asok-Nana. 

How to book Bangkok Car Rental 

In modern technology, you can book your Bangkok Car Rental in the online solution. So you can do this process below: 

1. Choose the location for picking up. After that, choose the pick date and the return date.

2. Choose your best Bangkok Car Rental 

 3. Choose the vehicle add-ons and press continue.

4. Fill in the name and important details with the red crosses. After that, you go to click PLACE ORDER.

 5. Confirm payments and print the booking paper to the Car Rental Staffs. 

How to count the rental days 

We count the time when you pick a car rental in 24 hours such as you pick on Monday at 11 o'clock that you ought to return it before the time on Tuesday. The daily time is opened between 7.30 am to 8.00 pm. 

How to buy SLDW (Super Loss Damage Waiver) 

It is highly recommended to upgrade to the SLDW insurance for that peace of mind. It usually starts from 214 - 856 THB/day, depending on the car rental company. With that "super insurance", you won’t have to worry even if the car gets hurt when it’s not your fault.