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Scooter & Car Rental Guide

Find trusted rental shops, compare prices, learn rental procedures, and explore Chiang Mai safely.

Scooter parked with Doi Suthep mountain in the background, Chiang Mai

Informational guide — no online booking

Average daily rental

250–400 THB

Scooter

Recommended areas

Nimman · Old City

Tha Phae Gate

Helmet

Always included

Wear it, it is the law

Driving side

Left-hand traffic

Keep left

Featured rental shops

Five shops travellers come back to.

Pop Car & Scooter Rent rental shop in Nimman Road, Chiang MaiNimman Road

Pop Car & Scooter Rent

Long-running Nimman shop with clear paperwork and both scooters and small cars in one place.

Nimmanhaemin Road, Suthep, Chiang Mai
Daily 08:00–19:00
Honda Scoopy
Honda Click
Honda PCX
Cars
English serviceHotel deliveryCars & scootersChinese touristsFirst-time visitors
Cat Motors rental shop in Old City, Chiang MaiOld City

Cat Motors

Well-known Old City shop with real roadside support if something goes wrong on the road.

Old City, Chiang Mai
Daily 09:00–18:00
Honda Click
Honda PCX
Scooters
Trusted local shopRoadside assistanceFree helmetGood reviewsNervous ridersLonger trips
BudgetCatcher rental shop in Old City, Chiang MaiOld City

BudgetCatcher

Both two and four wheels, with tidy, regularly serviced vehicles and simple contracts.

Old City, Chiang Mai
Daily 08:30–18:30
Scooters
Compact cars
Scooters & carsWell maintained vehiclesFamiliesMixed groups
Scooter Hub rental shop in Nimman, Chiang MaiNimman

Scooter Hub

Newest fleet in Nimman, with friendly monthly rates for slow travellers.

Nimmanhaemin area, Chiang Mai
Daily 09:00–19:00
Honda Click 125
Honda Click 160
Honda PCX
New Honda scootersLong-term rentalMonthly staysConfident riders
Mango Rental Bikes rental shop in Nimman, Chiang MaiNimman

Mango Rental Bikes

Small, friendly corner shop with the lowest weekly and monthly rates in the area.

Nimman Soi area, Chiang Mai
Daily 08:00–20:00
Honda Scoopy
Honda Click
AffordableLong stay travelersBudget travellersDigital nomads

Price guide

VehicleDailyWeekly
Honda Scoopy200–250 THB1,200–1,500 THB
Honda Click 125250–300 THB1,500–1,800 THB
Honda Click 160300–400 THB1,800–2,300 THB
Honda PCX350–500 THB2,200–2,800 THB
Compact car900–1,500 THB5,500–8,000 THB

Prices are for reference only and may vary depending on season, rental duration and vehicle availability.

How to rent

  1. 1

    Choose a rental shop.

  2. 2

    Choose your vehicle.

  3. 3

    Present passport and driving licence.

  4. 4

    Read and sign the rental agreement.

  5. 5

    Inspect the vehicle carefully.

  6. 6

    Take photos of the scooter before leaving.

  7. 7

    Pay rental fee and deposit.

  8. 8

    Enjoy your trip.

Vehicle inspection checklist

Two minutes now saves a deposit dispute later.

Check fuel level
Check brakes
Check lights
Check mirrors
Check tires
Check body scratches
Take photos
Save rental agreement

Road safety

Helmet

Always wear a helmet.

Traffic

Thailand drives on the left.

Speed

Drive carefully on mountain roads.

Rain

Roads become slippery.

Night

Avoid riding unfamiliar roads late at night.

Alcohol

Never drink and drive.

Recommended vehicles

Solo traveler

Light and easy in traffic

Scoopy

Couple

Enough power for two

Click 160

Long distance

Comfortable on highways

PCX

Family

Air-con and luggage space

Compact car

Recommended self-drive routes

What to bring

PassportDriving licenceInternational driving permit (recommended)HelmetPhone holderPower bankRaincoatSunscreenWater bottleCash

FAQ

Before renting

  • · Always inspect the vehicle.
  • · Take photos before leaving.
  • · Wear a helmet.
  • · Carry your licence.
  • · Obey Thai traffic laws.
  • · Respect local traffic regulations.
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