Car hires in Ko Samui, Surat Thani

To hire a car for a weekend in Ko Samui in May, the average price was €34 with cheaper deals starting around €18. Stretching your hire over seven days shifts the price range to about €18 to €21.

Every car hire company in Ko Samui has a different cancellation policy. At momondo, we will always disclose in the car hire search results whether or not an agency has a cancellation fee. Some of the top car hire companies in Ko Samui include Drive Car Rental, Hertz, and Budget, so be sure to check if they offer free cancellation.

A Standard is the ideal car to hire when visiting Ko Samui in May. On average, Ko Samui receives 113 mm of precipitation and temperatures hover around 29 °C during the month of May. These conditions are well-suited for a Standard size car, which can easily handle a bit of rain and even hold up well when temperatures fall. Hiring a Standard in Ko Samui will cost you €19/day on average.

Ko Samui’s speed limit is 60 km/h when you are driving in the city. This speed limit might also apply to surrounding towns and neighbourhoods. The suburban speed limit in Ko Samui is 90 km/h and the speed limit for motorways is 120 km/h. However, be sure to look for posted signage as these speeds may vary.

Alamo has the Mitsubishi Outlander (and other similar SUV vehicles) for hire in Ko Samui. You can expect to hire the Mitsubishi Outlander in Ko Samui from Alamo for €44/day on average.

During the month of April the average temperature in Ko Samui is 29 °C and the expected precipitation is 77 mm. This information is useful for travellers looking for a car hire in Ko Samui.

Travellers looking to leave from Ko Samui on a road trip around Surat Thani or the surrounding areas during the month of April should expect temperatures around 29 °C and about 77 mm of possible rain through the month.

Prices for cars in Ko Samui are updated daily.

The number of operators available for cars in Ko Samui is 26 as of April 2025.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Ko Samui. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred hire company before booking.

When hiring a car in Ko Samui, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of hire and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are hiring abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual hire company you are booking with.