Renting a car is comfortable and convenient, but it does come at a cost. You can choose to rent a car from one of the big, international companies such as Hertz or Kayak or from a local company.

Legally renting a car in Koh Samui requires having an international or Thai driver’s licence. Although small companies might not check if you have one, big companies will definitely do.

When renting a car, make sure that that the car has insurance as the traffic on the island can get a bit crazy. Fun fact: Koh Samui has one of the highest rates of traffic accidents in Thailand.

Price
The prices usually start at 800 baht/ day but it really depends on the type of car you want to rent.

Tip: if you are planning to explore the inside of the island, I recommend renting a 4×4 since the roads are pretty steep and bad.