Car rental in Thailand

Tips for driving your rental car in Thailand

If you're travelling to Thailand, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Thailand is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Bangkok counts 8249117 inhabitants. In Bangkok hosts 12.2% of the entire country's population, which counts over 67450000 inhabitants. In Thailand the language spoken most widespread is Thai but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Thailand is GMT+07:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Thailand is A / B / C / O and the electric voltage is 230 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Thailand is +66, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Thailand

With a fuel cost in Thailand averaging at 1.56 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Thailand shares its land borders with Burma, Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 180053, 450 of which motorways, which ranks Thailand as the 30th country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Thailand there is a Left-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Thai baht (THB). Speed limits in town are 60 km/h and on motorways they are 120 km/h. Bear in mind that in Thailand, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Thailand

Thailand boasts five UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Historic Town of Sukhothai and Associated Historic Towns (cultural) and Ban Chiang Archaeological Site (cultural).