If you prefer driving in style in one of your dream cars, Thailand offers several luxury car rentals for you to explore.
In addition to comfort and style, many people rent luxury cars because it can be more cost-effective than purchasing a multi-million-baht vehicle with expensive maintenance costs.
Some people also rent these cars for special occasions such as weddings or photoshoots.
The majority of these luxury cars are available only in Bangkok. The available makes usually include Mercedes, BMW, Audi, Porsche, Lamborghini, and Ferrari.
Let’s take a look at everything you need to know about renting a luxury car in Bangkok, including requirements, luxury car rental companies, costs, deposits, insurance, and how to rent one.
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Requirements
To rent these vehicles, you must be at least 21 years old and have a valid Thai driver’s license or international driver’s license. Some companies may request driving experience with supercars, especially luxury models.
To rent the vehicle, you must submit a copy of your ID and driver’s license via email or the Line app. After confirmation, you can schedule a time to pick up the car or have it delivered (free within Bangkok).
You can also visit a car rental location and request a test drive before committing to a rental.
Some companies may ask you for additional documents, mainly for identity verification to ensure that you won’t use the car for illegal activities.
Luxury Car Rental Companies
Normal car rental companies such as Sixt or Bizcar offer limited options for luxury cars. Often, they provide only one or two models, usually base models of Mercedes and BMW.
If you’re looking for more variety, you should check out companies specialized in luxury cars.
Exclusive Car Rentals and Prime Car Rentals offer a wide variety of luxury sedans and SUVs, including Mercedes, BMWs, and Toyota Alphard vans.
Prime Car also rents out higher-end cars such as Lamborghini, Porsches and Ferraris.
Thai Sports Car, Rich Cars, and Prime Car Rentals are the more popular options for exotic sports cars and supercars.
Most of these companies often list available cars, prices, and even detailed descriptions of each supercar, including the engine power, acceleration, and year, on their websites.
In addition, they are primarily located in Bangkok, though some may have branches in cities like Chiang Mai and Phuket.
Cost and Deposit
Besides the rental fee, you must pay a reservation fee upon booking confirmation and a refundable deposit fee when you pick up the vehicle.
Depending on the model, luxury sedans such as Mercedes, BMWs, and Mini Coopers cost between THB 7,500 and THB 15,000 per day. The deposit fee is roughly THB 15,000.
Supercar sedans and convertibles by Porsche, Maserati, and Audi can be rented for between THB 15,000 and THB 40,000 per day. Deposit fees can cost as much as THB 50,000.
Lastly, the current daily rate for renting a Ferrari or Lamborghini is THB 125,000, with deposit fees generally around THB 100,000.
Renting Procedure
Unlike a normal car rental, you need to personally contact a luxury car rental company to rent a luxury car.
You can contact them via a contact form on their website, Facebook page, or an official Line account.
After that, they will ask you for a document as mentioned in the previous section.
If you have used their service before, the entire process can be completed within a few hours, and they can deliver the car directly to your location.
In addition, most car rental companies also provide 24/7 services.
Car Delivery and Pickup
Car delivery and pickup are normally provided free of charge within the city. There will be an additional charge if you want the car rental company to deliver or pick up the car outside of the city.
If the car is available, they may be able to deliver it to you within 2 hours after payment.
Cancellation
It’s possible to cancel your car rental if you inform the car rental company 24 hours in advance of your booking date. You can ask for a full refund or keep a credit for the next rental.
Insurance
When renting a luxury car in Thailand, it normally comes with first-class insurance.
This means, in the event of an accident, you will need to pay an excess, which can vary based on the car model. For example, for cars like Benz and BMW, the excess can be 3,000 THB, while for a supercar like Ferrari or Lamborghini, it can be as high as 50,000 THB.
Please note you need to still ask the car rental company to check what’s covered and what’s not. For example, they may not cover tires. If the car needs to be repaired for more than a week due to an accident, you may also need to pay compensation for that as well.
Mileage Limit
The luxury car rental usually comes with a daily mileage limit. For example, you may not be able to drive more than 300 km per day. If you exceed that, a luxury car rental company may charge you an additional 40 THB per km.
Pet Policy
Pets are usually allowed for luxury car rentals in Thailand. However, you will be fully responsible for any damage caused by your pets.
Dealing with an Accident
In case of an accident, you must contact the emergency hotline of the car rental company immediately.
All these cars come with first-class insurance included in the rental cost.
Now, onto You
Renting a luxury car in Thailand is straightforward, as luxury car rental companies in Thailand aim to provide the best possible service.
You should ensure that you rent from a reputable company. Additionally, it is advisable to have some experience driving a luxury car beforehand to ensure you can control it and avoid any accidents due to lack of skills.
