Thailand has something for everyone, an exciting capital, fun nightlife, beaches, mountains, shopping and temples. Many visitors to Thailand tend to visit Bangkok, Chiang Mai then the beach but to really see the real Thailand then car rental in Thailand is highly recommended.

There’s no real need to hire a car when you are in Bangkok, unless you enjoy sitting in traffic. It’s far easier to travel by public transport or take a tuk tuk to the various sights such as Wat Po and the Grand Palace.

Heading south to the islands, the roads are great if you want to drive but it’s cheaper or quicker to take a bus, train or flight down south and then get cheap car hire in Thailand once you get to the islands. Driving in Thailand is fun and easy but do watch out for motorcyclists who don’t tend to follow the rules of the road and keep an eye out for street dogs.

For those heading up north to Chiang Mai, car hire in Thailand is recommended for exploring the north. The city can get busy at times with traffic but just avoid rush hours but you are only a short drive from wonderful countryside. Take the windy mountain road from Chiang Mai to Pai, just three hours from the city.

Driving in Thailand is a fun experience and you will see sights on the road that are very different from home but the norm in Thailand. It’s not unusual to see a family of five on a motorbike with a poodle in the basket, or a motorbike with a pig on either side. This is Thailand, expect the unexpected.