Samui
from ฿1,400 / day
Double-Cab Pickup
Mitsubishi Triton
- 5 seats
Double-Cab Pickup
Rent a Isuzu D-Max on Koh Samui
The Isuzu D-Max rents on Koh Samui from ฿1,300 per day in low season, averaging ฿1,450 per day across the year. It seats 5, takes large open cargo bed, and comes with comprehensive first-class insurance with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW), a refundable ฿7,000 deposit and free delivery anywhere on the island.
Isuzu D-Max rental rates on Koh Samui
| Duration | Low season | High season |
|---|---|---|
| Per day | ฿1,300 | ฿1,600 |
| Per week | ฿8,000 | ฿9,500 |
| Per month | ฿22,000 | ฿27,000 |
About the Isuzu D-Max
The Isuzu D-Max is the fuel economy champion of the pickup class. Its 1.9-litre turbodiesel is smaller than the 2.4-litre engines in the Hilux and Triton but produces similar pulling power, and it uses noticeably less fuel - which is why Isuzu dominates the Thai working-vehicle market. It is the plainest of the three inside, and the cheapest to run by a clear margin.
Isuzu D-Max specification
| Manufacturer | Isuzu |
|---|---|
| Model | D-Max |
| Type | Double-Cab Pickup |
| Engine | 1,900 cm³ turbodiesel |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Transmission | Automatic 6-speed |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Luggage | Large open cargo bed |
| Security deposit | ฿7,000 (refundable) |
| Insurance | Comprehensive first-class insurance with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) |
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What is included
- Comprehensive first-class insurance with Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) is included with every rental - there is no separate insurance upsell at handover.
- Minimum rental period is 3 days.
- A refundable security deposit of ฿7,000 covers the insurance excess. It is returned in full if it is not used.
- Delivery and collection anywhere on Koh Samui - your hotel, villa or the airport - are included in the rate.
Any minor damage is deducted from the deposit and the balance returned. We photograph every panel, the interior, the fuel or charge level and the odometer at handover, and you get those timestamped photos with your digital contract - so there is a record to compare against rather than an argument.
Who the Isuzu D-Max suits
Long-stay renters who want pickup capability at the lowest running cost, and anyone doing high mileage. If you are renting for a month and covering the island daily, the fuel saving over a 2.4-litre pickup is meaningful.
The Isuzu D-Max on Koh Samui roads
The D-Max is the pickup you see most often actually working on Samui - at building sites, on the plantations, hauling for the markets. That ubiquity means any mechanic on the island can service one, and the small diesel is genuinely frugal on the ring road. Same size caveats as any double cab: 5.3 metres is a lot of vehicle for Chaweng Beach Road, and the open bed should not be trusted with anything you would mind losing.
Isuzu D-Max rental - frequently asked questions
Is the Isuzu D-Max cheaper to run than a Hilux?
Yes. The 1.9-litre engine uses less diesel than the 2.4-litre units in the Hilux and Triton while pulling nearly as hard. On a monthly rental with daily island driving, the difference adds up.
Is a 1.9-litre engine enough for a pickup?
On Koh Samui, comfortably. It is a turbodiesel producing strong low-speed torque, which is what hill climbs and loaded driving actually need. You would notice the difference against a 2.4 only when heavily loaded on a long mainland highway run.
What is the cheapest pickup to rent on Koh Samui?
The Isuzu D-Max and Mitsubishi Triton both start at ฿1,300 a day in low season. The D-Max is cheaper to fuel; the Triton is easier to park.
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