Cheap car rental Bangkok Downtown
Looking to explore the Thai capital? Begin from the famous Bangkok downtown by hiring a car with VIP Cars and get a smooth start to your journey. VIP Cars is dedicated to bringing you the best car rental deals for Bangkok downtown from the most reliable suppliers, in order to give you an unmatched experience in this hospitable city. Rental car for Bangkok downtown would prove to be a great decision as it makes it easy for the passengers to explore this major tourism hotspot in Southeast Asia as easily as possible.
With us, you can pick up your Bangkok Downtown rental car from any of the two international aerodromes of the Kingdom of Thailand – Don Mueang International Airport and Suvarnabhumi Airport, the two major airports that serve Bangkok and its Downtown area.
Tips for Finding the Right Car
Rental for Bangkok Downtown
While searching for your Bangkok Downtown rental car at VIPCars, keep in mind the following things and find the car rental deal which is just the one for you:
Car rental category
For different car categories, different prices are charged, so focus on 'what are you renting a car for?’ For instance, if you just need to move about only the city downtown, rent an economy car at Bangkok Downtown but if you are planning some off-road adventure, go for the 4x4 car rentals.
How much traveling are you going to accomplish?
Some car rental company deals come with limited mileage, while others offer unlimited mileage. Check the specific offer’s inclusions and choose the deal which covers unlimited mileage if you are going to cover a big stretch of land. It will save you a lot of money.
How long are you planning to rent the car?
Suppliers charge different prices depending on the duration of the rental. It is usually advised that one should rent in advance and if possible for a longer duration as in these cases the offered prices are usually lower.
Fuel Policy
Different car rental suppliers offer different fuel policies, but the fairest one is considered to be the full to full policy. Hence while deciding the car rental give preference to deals which cover full to full fuel policy.
How to Rent a Car for Bangkok Downtown?
You can make your cheap car rental booking for Bangkok Downtown by following the below-listed steps:
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SEARCH
Enter details like 'pick-up/drop-off date, time, country & city, currency, and age’. After filling the details, click on the 'Search’ button, and all the available cars will be presented.
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COMPARE
You can compare the available deals by using the filters given on the left pane of the page. On deciding which deal to book, click on the 'select’ button and you will be directed to the last step.
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BOOK
At this stage, you can add extras if you want and if not just fill in the personal information and click on the 'book’ button; you will be directed to our payment portal.
When the payment is made, you will receive a confirmation email with the Bangkok Downtown car rental voucher.
Filters That You Can Use to Compare Bangkok Downtown Car Rental Deals
You can expect to see several filters while comparing your car rental deals for Bangkok Downtown. They make the process easier and would help you in narrowing down your choices among the available vehicles. The following are the filters that you will come across during the second step of the booking process:
- Suppliers
- Fuel type - Petrol / Diesel
- Car segments
- Price range
- Manual / Automatic transmission
Car Rental Companies That Offer Deals for Bangkok Downtown
Bangkok Downtown is one of the most popular places in the city and the perfect place to hire a car and start your exploration of the wonderful capital city. VIP Cars works in partnership with the top global and domestic car rental suppliers to bring you the most competitive deals on the best vehicles. Some of our partners in Bangkok Downtown are given as under-
Information Covered by the Car Rental
Voucher for Bangkok Downtown
Your car rental voucher for Bangkok downtown will provide all the information that you might need. You will need to take a print out of your rental voucher and would have to bring it along with other mandatory documents at the time of pickup – which usually includes a valid & full driver’s license, a major credit card and an valid proof of identity.
Read the voucher and the provided information properly before your flight to Bangkok for better insight into what you will be needing for pick-up at the car rental desk Bangkok Downtown.
Some of the points covered in the voucher are listed below:
- Supplier Details
- Pick-up/Drop-off addresses
- Car Details
- Payment details
- Cancelation Policy
- Fuel Policy
- Inclusions Covered
- Mandatory Documents
Inclusions & Extras Offered With Our
Bangkok Downtown Car Rentals
Following inclusions are covered in the final price of the Bangkok downtown car rental deals offered at our booking engine; they are provided for the convenience and safety of the customers, and since they are included in the rental price, the renters don’t have to pay anything extra for these at the time of pick-up or later on.
- Unlimited mileage
- Theft waiver
- Taxes
- Collision damage waiver
- Third party liability insurance
Apart from these inclusions, a few add-ons are also available that the customer can opt for a small surcharge to make their journey even more comfortable.
- Child seats
- Navigation systems
- Infant seats
- Additional drivers
The inclusions and extras are listed for guidance purposes; every supplier might not be offering all the inclusions and the extras.
Returning Your Bangkok Downtown Rental Car
Early Drop-off
If for some reason, the renter decides to cut their trip short and wants to return their Bangkok Downtown car rental earlier than the booked date, they can certainly do so but in such a case, no amount will be refunded by either the supplier or VIP Cars.
Late Return
If a customer decides to extend the trip and needs the car rental for a few more days after the drop-off date, the customer must inform the supplier about the change in plan. Charges for the extra days are usually higher than the standard prices.
Payment Policy for Bangkok Car Rentals
VIP Cars offers a secure payment platform where you can make the car rental payments without any hassles or worries. In addition to this, we also accept payments in multiple currencies for the convenience of our customers.
With us, you pay just a small amount from the total price, and the rest is to be paid at the time of car rental pickup.
Different Drop-off Locations for Car Rental in Bangkok
One way rental, although possible, strictly depends on the supplier of your car rental. Since the charges for one-way rental depends on the distance and the timings, the customer must confirm this with the supplier ahead of time.
In case you wish to drop off the vehicle at a different location than the one specified in the rental voucher, they can do so but only after confirming with the supplier. Our partner suppliers have various locations in Bangkok where you can choose to drop off the rental car, they are listed as under:




Bangkok Downtown – Overview
Being one of the most popular places in Bangkok, the downtown area is the place where all the best hotels, restaurants and entertainment places are located. The downtown is a busy area and welcomes everyone with a warm atmosphere – a place where people can have a good time whether it’s day or night. The central attraction of the city is filled with shopping places, exquisite food and an unmatched nightlife. It’s famous for its sky scrapers, vibrant nightlife, and umpteen numbers of tourist attractions, famous food streets, and several mega retail outlets!
Conveniently approachable via a number of expressways, Bangkok Downtown is one of the most preferred tourist destinations in Thailand and is best explored in a rental car. You can also opt for a long term car rental in Bangkok as many times the rental requirement can exceed over a month, so the supplier provides the option of a multi-month car rental too.
Places to Visit in Bangkok, Thailand
Wat Pho
- 2 Sanamchai Road
- 3 kilometers from Bangkok
- This Buddhist temple, also known as Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn, houses more than a thousand Buddha images.
Bangkok National Museum
- 4 Na Phra That Alley
- 1.4 kilometers from Bangkok
- The largest museum in Southeast Asia contains artifacts from ancient periods of different Asian regions. Guided tours in multiple languages are available.
The Grand Palace
- Na Phra Lan Rd
- 1.7 kilometers from Bangkok
- A complex of buildings in central Bangkok, the Palace is the official residence of the King of Thailand.
Chinatown
- Yaowarat, Bangkok 10200, Thailand
- 4 kilometers from Bangkok
- It is a 1 km long strip of street side restaurants, market stalls, and shops, famous for its food.
Wat Arun
- 158 Thanon Wang Doem
- 5.3 kilometers from Bangkok
- It is a Buddhist temple dedicated to the Hindu god Aruna; also known as Wat Arun Ratchawararam Ratchawaramahawihan.
Asiatique The Riverfront
- 2194 Charoen Krung Rd
- 14 kilometers from Bangkok
- This open-air mall is noted for its riverside restaurants, a tall Ferris wheel and a big open space meant for concerts and festivals.
Jim Thompson House
- Rama I Rd, Khwaeng Wang Mai
- 4.4 kilometers from Bangkok
- Built in 1959, the museum houses the exclusive art collection of the American businessman Jim Thompson.
Lumphini Park
- 139/4 Thanon Witthayu
- 6.7 kilometers from Bangkok
- The 140-acre beautiful park offers open spaces and playgrounds and an artificial lake where people can rent boats.
Wat Suthat
- 144 Bamrung Muang Rd
- 0.850 kilometers from Bangkok
- A royal Buddhist temple in Bangkok, the temple is famous for its magnificently crafted Buddha image known as Phra Sri Sakyamuni.
Bangkok Downtown Car Rental – Some Useful Tips
- IDP : You don’t need an international driving permit if your stay in Bangkok is less than 6 months; but if possible, do apply for one if you don’t have it, as in the case of an emergency the police will ask for it if your native driving license is not in Roman Alphabet.
- Driving Lane : In Thailand, people drive on the left and the driving wheel is on the right-hand side of the car.
- Mobile Usage : Speaking on the mobile phones is illegal; one can only use them for calling if one has a handset.
- Bangkok Emergency Numbers : In the case of an emergency, these numbers may come handy:
- Ambulance / Medical Emergency - 1669
- Police - 191
- Fire - 199
- Tourist Police - 1155
- Cheap car rental Bangkok : It is easy to book a self-drive car rental Bangkok at the cheapest prices at VIPCars.com, as we allow our customers to compare rentals from several suppliers and pick the best car rental for Bangkok trip.