New Toyota Yaris Ativ 2024

The most hassle-free car in the fleet — the Yaris gets rented the most, partly because nothing ever breaks and partly because it's just so easy to live with. Small, nippy, parks anywhere, modest on fuel, and the air-con blows a gale. There's room for two adults and a couple of suitcases; three-up it gets a little tight in the back on a long haul, but it's fine for short hops. It feels planted on the highway and overtakes without drama. On the value-for-comfort scale, it's the smartest choice for a couple on a 5–10 day trip — and you can take it absolutely anywhere. Perfect for everyday island trips and runs to Krabi or Phang Nga.

The 1.2 engine isn't about performance, it's about economy: reckon on 5–6 litres per 100 km, and a tank of fuel costs next to nothing. That's exactly why the Yaris is so popular for longer rentals — over two weeks your petrol spend stays almost invisible against the total trip budget. In the city it's simply ideal: a tiny turning circle lets you tuck into any corner of old Phuket Town where bigger sedans circle looking for a space, and its compact size takes the stress out of narrow two-way lanes.

Honestly about the weak spots: overtaking a loaded car at speed, there isn't much power in reserve, so plan your moves ahead, and on hairpin climbs with four on board you'll need to work the engine. The low ground clearance sets limits too — dirt tracks and rain-flooded roads aren't its thing. But on the island's tarmac the Yaris is right at home. The typical renter is a couple or solo traveller who wants a reliable, cheap-to-run car for daily beach-hopping from Patong to Nai Harn, without a thought for breakdowns or fuel stops.

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.