What is an insurance excess?

The excess is the amount you'll only be liable for in case of damage (under Collision Damage Waiver) or theft (under Theft Protection) of the vehicle. Information about the excess will be clearly stated in the price inclusion when you reserve a car on QEEQ.

How can I add an additional driver?

You are advised to make a request upon your arrival at the rental counter. Additional charge per day will incur unless '1 Additional Driver Included' is stipulated on the rental. Please note that the same licence and age requirement applies to the additional driver. The additional driver is supposed to present the required licence document along with the main driver at pickup.

Essential Thailand Self-Driving Tips & Traffic Rules

The Complete Thailand Driving and Rental Guide

Hiring a car to drive in Thailand can be very pleasant as highways are well maintained throughout the country. However, when you are driving in the big cities, heavy traffic may make your road trip far more challenging. This brief guide will provide a complete cover-up aiming to help you when planning a trip to Thailand.

Speed Limit and Traffic Signs

Driving in Thailand is on the left-hand side of the road. Some driving norms in Thailand can somewhat be seen as particular depending where you come from. For instance, tailgating is quite common and accepted by the locales, and people often cut each other off or cut into lines of cars.

Speed Limit

The speed limits for Thailand are 90 km/h on open roads, 50km/h in towns and 120km/h in motorways unless signs say otherwise.

Traffic Signs

There are mainly three types of road signs in Thailand, including regulatory signs, warning signs, and informational signs.

Thailand regulatory signs have different shapes, most of them featuring red border and white background. Note that the Stop Sign is written in Thai language instead of English or by pictogram, but a typical Octagon is applied to imply its meaning like most of the countries.

Stop(Thai Language)

Give Way(Thai Language)

Slow Down(Thai Language)

No Overtaking

Give Way to Oncoming Vehicles Used to Traffic Bottleneck Points

Thailand warning signs mostly feature a yellow background with black pictogram.

Hump

Divided Road Begins

Divided Road Ends

Pedestrian Crossing

Wild Animals Crossing

No Overtake Zone

Thailand information signs are blue with rectangular or square shapes.

Dead End

Clinic

End of Motorway

Seatbelt and Child Safety

Seatbelt Laws

A new law has come into effect from the 5th of April 2017, stating that passengers in the rear seat of a car are now required to wear seatbelts in addition to the driver and front seat passenger. Failure to do so can result in a fine of up to 500 Thai Baht.

Booster Seat Laws

The Thailand law states that children should be restrained in an age-appropriate system. Children under 12 years old should not sit in the front of a vehicle.

Parking, Fuel and Toll

Parking

Because of the heavy traffic, parking in some Thai cities can be difficult to find. Parking rules and rates are usually marked on signs with English translations in tourist areas.

· Permitted Parking

- White rectangle on the road indicates a designated car parking space. Many shops, malls, restaurants, sights and hotels offer to park and if payment is needed, it will not be expensive.

- Yellow and white markings indicate a short-term parking space only, for usually no more than five minutes. These markings also indicate a bus stop. It is therefore not advised to park there.

· No Parking

- Red and white markings indicate a no parking zone, which means cars may not park here.

Thailand Parking Red and White Markings (Image from shutterstock.com)

- Multiple white diagonal lines indicate parking spaces for motorcycles only and no cars can park here.

Thailand Multiple white diagonal lines

Fuel Prices

The average price for Thailand gasoline price between July and November 2017 was 34.36 Thai Baht, and diesel was 26.79 on 4th Dec.2017.

Toll

Only the big Bangkok-area expressways demand electronic payment, while cash can be used in other places. The usual charge is between 40 and 50 Thai baht. If you do not have an electronic sensor (automatic deduction), do not go to the easy pass lane with blue marks on the ground.

Failing to pay the toll in time may lead to the car rental company paying on your behalf by debiting your credit card, charging a total amount of the toll fee and its management fee from your credit card. Please be aware that this management fee can be costly.

Traffic Violation

DUI Laws

Drivers who have had their licenses for over five years are allowed to have a Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of up to 0.05% when behind the wheel, while divers under 20 years are only allowed to have maximal BAC of 0.02%. A hefty fine of 60,000 THB and/or a 6-month prison sentence will be applied in case of DUI.

Foreigners driving after an excessive consumption of alcohol may also risk being deported, depending on the severity of the case.

Traffic Fines

Speeding fines in Thailand are between 200 THB to 400 THB. Parking in the wrong place or exceeding the time allowed will result in a parking ticket. Finally, parking in a non-parking area may result in a fine of 200 Thai Baht.

Some of the fines can be paid on the spot. In case you have not paid a fine, your car hire company will collect the fine’s charge as well as an added administration fee directly from your credit card.

Should you have questions in terms of traffic fines collection, you are always welcome to contact QEEQ for assistance.

Driving Licence and Age Requirements

As a tourist or visitor driving or renting a car in Thailand, it is necessary to have a valid foreign driving licence with a photograph. Many car hire companies require a full driving licence held for a minimum of 2 years with no major endorsements.

If your domestic driving licence is not in English (Arabic, Japanese, Cyrillic etc), an International Driving Permit (IDP/IDL) or an official translation in English or Thai is required when you drive in Thailand. Please note that an International Driving Permit (often referred to as an International Driving Licence) does not replace the requirement for a regular driving licence. And you must carry your current overseas driver’s licence, IDP or translation with you all the time when driving in Thailand.

Minimum age in Thailand is 21 years(age may vary by car category). If you're 21-25, you are likely to have to pay a young driver fee. If you're 65 or older, you may have to pay a senior driver fee.

Guest reviews

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Anonymous

March 21, 2026

Destination: Chiang Mai

10Excellent

Super convenient and efficient, I’d definitely rent from this company again – they’re fantastic.

Destination: Bangkok

No need to say much, absolutely awesome.
Fast, no nonsense, just straight to the point.

March 20, 2026

Car was in great condition.

March 18, 2026

Destination: Phuket

Everything went pretty smoothly from pickup to drop-off.

March 17, 2026

Excellent service, super efficient.

8Very good

Overall very satisfied

March 13, 2026

Super convenient and the staff were really friendly and welcoming. I’d definitely book with you again next time.

March 10, 2026

Super satisfied with the whole experience.

March 9, 2026

The owner was super friendly and helpful, everything went really smoothly.

Check-in at the counter was quick and smooth, and it was easy to find the parking spot.

March 8, 2026

Really good

March 5, 2026

Really great

March 4, 2026

Very satisfied with the service.

March 1, 2026

Local rental companies in Thailand all seem pretty decent to me.

February 28, 2026

Staff were really friendly and got everything done super fast.

February 27, 2026

Destination: Krabi

Pickup was pretty efficient.

Pretty satisfied overall.

Pretty satisfied overall

February 26, 2026

Destination: Pattaya

Super satisfied with everything.

Pick-up took a bit long while they were confirming the booking, but returning the car was super easy. They just checked the fuel was full, the guy walked around the car once and that was it. I was honestly surprised, because I’d read online that returns can be really strict and they’ll try to find every tiny scratch to cause trouble, but that didn’t happen to us at all. The chubby uncle who handled the return was really nice. I’d definitely consider renting from them again next time.

Big international brands really are more convenient.

Overall very efficient service with a clear and simple process.

Overall great experience, the car ran perfectly with no issues at all.

Pretty good overall, staff were really friendly and helpful.

February 25, 2026

Pretty good overall.

February 24, 2026

Very satisfied overall – the store was easy to find, staff were really efficient, and the service felt very thoughtful and attentive.

February 23, 2026

The processing could’ve been a bit faster.

Super happy with the whole experience – everything was clearly explained and both pickup and return were really easy at the airport.

February 22, 2026

Smooth process, great service, definitely recommend.

The car was in great condition, the seats were really comfortable, and the return inspection was super quick!

February 21, 2026

Dropping off the car was a hassle. I couldn’t figure out where to leave it, and in the end someone had to come collect it near Departure Gate 2 and they charged me 50 THB.

Super happy with the whole experience – really simple and fast, plus pickup and drop-off are at the same spot.

February 20, 2026

Located in the domestic terminal but there’s no actual counter, so you have to call them to get service.

February 19, 2026

The staff were super friendly and explained everything really clearly, and the whole rental trip went smoothly without any issues.

Super easy and convenient, everything was handled really well.

February 18, 2026

Super friendly, attentive service with a wide range of insurance options and very reasonable prices.

February 17, 2026

Super satisfied overall. The rental counter is right between gates 8 and 9. Our first car had an engine issue, but they swapped it out the same day with no fuss, and the second one was in great condition mechanically. Just be aware the exterior of their cars can look pretty rough — lots of scratches — so make sure you record a video when you pick up the car and check the tire tread carefully. The car was easy to drive and very fuel-efficient. In Chiang Mai, a lot of attractions are up in the mountains with tons of sharp curves, steep slopes, and narrow roads where passing is tricky. Avoid driving in the mountains at night — there are no streetlights and it’s really dangerous! Use L gear for climbing; it can still handle the hills. Don’t stay in D going up and down the mountains or you risk overheating the engine. The rental company’s service was great: no hard-selling, staff were friendly, and they replied quickly on WhatsApp.

Extremely satisfied

Service was excellent — they inspected the car very carefully and gave me really detailed tips and things to watch out for.

Pick-up and drop-off were really smooth and hassle-free, but the car didn’t have any parking sensors, which was a bit inconvenient.

Super satisfied – everything was smooth and easy, the car was very new, and the driver was incredibly friendly. Great experience from start to finish.

February 14, 2026

From pickup to drop-off, the whole process was really straightforward and didn’t take much time at all.

Super happy with everything, the service was excellent.

Really good overall.

Super satisfied overall. The branch is right by the easternmost exit inside Chiang Mai Airport, really easy to find, and communication was smooth. They reminded us about fuel, routes and some driving tips, then we headed straight to pick up the car, which was spotless inside and out.

February 11, 2026

Really easy to find the place and the car was in great condition. I had an accident during the rental and they handled everything smoothly right when I returned the car.

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