Koh Samui Car Rental

Renting a car on Koh Samui affords you the freedom to decide where you want to go and lets you choose your own schedule for sightseeing, eating out or enjoying the activities on offer at various locations around the island.

International agencies such as Budget, AVIS and SIXT all have outlets at Samui Airport. These companies also provide options for insurance cover and breakdown services and usually require an international or domestic driving license. Local agents offer cheap deals and may not ask for a license, but their insurance can be less reliable in case of an accident or damage caused.

The main Samui Ring Road takes you around the entire island in about an hour. Sights and attractions tend to be located down some of the smaller roads that lead off from the main artery, so you can easily spend an entire day exploring the back roads and hidden beaches. Some of the smaller roads can be a little bumpy and narrow, however, so caution is advised. There are also hazards to consider that you may not find in other parts of the world such as roaming dogs, falling coconuts and children on mopeds.

Car hire companies offer a range of vehicles, from practical Suzuki jeeps to more comfortable pick up trucks an saloon vehicles. Most of the traffic stays on the main island Ring Road, but traffic jams are still uncommon, although they do sometimes occur around the busier parts of the island such as in Chaweng and Nathon.