Rent a car 1.
Book in advance on Taobao: pick up the car and return it in different places. The extra cost depends on different stores, with many choices and moderate prices. Generally, it is necessary to prepare an international credit card, and some stores will also give away a translation of the driver's license for free (the issue of documents will be discussed later);
2. Tourists on local streets
Desk books are direct, and the price is 1000 baht/day. Generally, local car rental companies pay in cash, without driver's license and deposit, but they need to use passports as collateral. The advantage is that it is more convenient, but the disadvantage is that in case of an accident, the compensation pricing is more difficult.
3. "Rent a Car" App: This app is still good. After selecting the date and model, it will show the pick-up place and car rental company, and you can choose to pick up the car at home, which is very convenient.
The problem of returning the car is 1. If Taobao makes an appointment, you need to pay a certain extra fee to return the car in different places, send it to your hotel, and return the car beyond the working hours of the service outlets. According to the different prices of Taobao stores, you need to consult customer service in advance;
2. If you contact the local car rental company, you can generally pick up the car at the local gate without extra charge, but you may need to communicate in English, or you can book it directly at a nearby one-day tour store, so you can't return the car in another place;
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If you rent a car with the car rental App, you can check the option of sending a car by special person. Fill in the return time and hotel address and telephone number when placing an order. When the time comes, the car dealer will contact you and take the car to the hotel. If you can't speak English, you can also ask the hotel staff to help you communicate.
Document problems Driving in Thailand requires a local Thai driver's license or an international driver's license/permit (IDL/IDP).
But because China's driver's license is not recognized by IDL/IDP, he can't apply for IDL or IDP. The so-called international driver's license translation or certification provided by Taobao or Ehi Car Rental, and the translation of official documents in the place where the driver's license is issued in China are actually just to ensure that you can apply for an international car rental company (such as Hertz,
Avis, Budget, etc. ) Successfully rented a car. If the Thai police stop the car for verification, it's up to the police, but under normal circumstances, money can be released and the fine is about 1000 baht.
Other precautions 1. Thailand drives in the opposite direction to China. There are many mountain roads, detours and motorcycles in Phuket, which are prone to accidents. Be careful when driving;
2. For the car rented by the local car rental company, the general store only gives one grid of oil, so pay attention to refueling in advance and add the same amount of oil when returning the car;
3. At six o'clock in the morning, at noon 12, and at six o'clock in the evening, it is the peak of congestion. Try to avoid traveling during this time, and friends who go to the airport should also leave early;
Although there are many cars in Phuket, everyone pays great attention to civilized driving, courtesy to pedestrians, honking as little as possible and not urging other vehicles.