Car hire at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is home to several well-known and local car hire companies that all operate out of the airport. The car hire company desks are located in the arrivals hall, on the second floor. Budget, Payless, Europcar, Drive Car and Chic Car Rental are all located by Gate 8, while Bizcar and Limousine Car Rental are both located closer to Gate 6. Once you've filled out the forms and handed them to the company employee, you'll be escorted to the parking garage where your car is.

You will need to be at least 21 to hire a car in Bangkok or anywhere else in Thailand, and must have held your driving licence for at least one year. Some car hire companies do require you to be 23, so double check this before you arrive. If you're under 25, you'll often incur an extra young driver charge on top of your hire cost. You must present your valid passport when collecting your car, as well as an International Driving Licence. You'll also need a valid credit card in your own name to cover the cost and deposit. If you've booked online with a credit card, the same card and card owner must be present when picking up the vehicle.

Car hire at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is operated out of a parking garage at the airport rather than a dedicated centre. You'll have toilets nearby and a waiting area, but the main amenities are inside the airport. If you need to withdraw cash or have a bite to eat, you can do this inside the airport. Other amenities the airport offers include baby-changing facilities, chemists, convenience stores, mini-markets and other shops.

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Bizcar Rental, Budget, Europcar, Hertz, keddy by Europcar, National, Sixt, THAIRENTACAR , and Thrifty.