Car Rental at Hat Yai Airport (HDY)

Hat Yai Airport (HDY) in southern Thailand offers 7 rental companies and is an excellent base for exploring Songkhla Province and northern Malaysia. The airport is located 12 km west of Hat Yai town and is the gateway to a region with beaches, national parks, and cultural diversity. Rent a car here to easily cross the border or explore the Thai-Malaysian peninsula.

Hat Yai town can be reached in 20 minutes to the east via Highway 4. Songkhla town with its historic old quarter and Songkhla Lake is 30 km to the northeast and takes 40 minutes. Padang Besar, the border crossing into Malaysia, is 60 km to the north and can be reached in 1 hour via Highway 4.

Check whether your rental car is permitted to be driven into Malaysia - many companies at HDY offer this for an additional fee. Gas prices in Hat Yai are lower than in Malaysia, so fill up before crossing the border. Avoid driving alone on minor roads in border regions toward Yala and Pattani after dark.

Can I rent a car at Hat Yai Airport and drive to Malaysia? Yes, several companies at HDY allow driving into Malaysia for an extra fee and with specific insurance conditions. Check this when booking.

How long does it take to drive from HDY to Krabi? Krabi is 260 km to the north and takes approximately 3.5 hours via Highway 4 along the Andaman Coast corridor. Which rental companies operate at Hat Yai Airport?

At HDY we compare prices from 7 companies with desks in the arrival terminal, among others Avis, Budget, Hertz, and local operators.

We compare prices from all major providers at Hat Yai Airport so you can see the total cost upfront - including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.