Toyota Hilux

The Hilux is the very pickup Thais buy for ten years and still thrash around the mountains. A 2.4 diesel, body-on-frame construction, and simple, dependable electronics — this is a truck you can lean on hard. On Phuket it's rented for two main jobs: either "we need to haul something" (furniture, boards, tools, gear) or "we need to get somewhere a sedan can't." The cab seats two — a bit tight for a long journey together, but behind it sits a huge bed. If you're travelling as a couple and want cargo space with no compromises, this is your car. One of the most indestructible pickups, proven over decades.

The two-seat cab is the key feature of this version: it's not a family pickup but a work-and-adventure machine for two. In return, behind you sits the longest, deepest bed possible, taking what no crossover could carry — bulky loads, several SUPs and boards, crates of diving gear, building materials if you're renting a villa and fixing something up. For a couple who value cargo space over a rear bench, it's an honest and logical choice.

The Hilux has earned its reputation as the benchmark for reliability — body-on-frame construction and simple mechanicals forgive dirt tracks to wild beaches, roads washed out by downpours, and runs into the hills. The 2.4 diesel pulls confidently, with fuel use around 8–9 litres of diesel per 100 km. In exchange, be ready for a suspension that's stiff with an empty bed, an engine that's loud by car standards, and a large footprint that calls for skill in the old town and tight car parks. A typical scenario: a couple on an active holiday, or someone who needs a tough vehicle for the whole rental to haul things and get to where the tarmac ends.

Please note: child seats and accessories are not included in the rental price and are provided for an additional fee — please check availability when booking.