Top 5 best quad bike (ATV) rentals in Ko Samui

Ko Samui rewards travellers who go beyond the beach chairs, and a quad bike is the way to do it. Picture bouncing up a jungle track to the Secret Buddha Garden, where strange stone statues peer out from the green, then cooling off under the falls at Na Muang Waterfall 1 before the road even gets dusty. You set the pace, you pick the stops, and the island's back roads open up in a way no tour bus ever lets you experience.

Samui is small — about 25km across — with one paved ring road looping the coast and a web of short, steep spurs climbing to viewpoints and waterfalls. Scooters struggle on the rougher stretches and cars can't squeeze up the narrow inland tracks, but a quad handles both with ease. That means a single-day loop linking beaches, temples and jungle can realistically be done without long, tiring highway runs.

Top 10 things to see in Ko Samui by quad bike

1. Big Buddha Temple (Wat Phra Yai) — a 12m golden Buddha on a causeway-linked islet, an easy short ride from Bophut or Chaweng.
2. Wat Plai Laem — an ornate temple with an 18-armed Guanyin statue rising over a lake, just minutes from Big Buddha.
3. Hin Ta Hin Yai (Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks) — the island's famous naturally shaped rocks on Lamai Beach, a classic detour.
4. Na Muang Waterfall 1 — an easy-access falls with its own car park, a natural stop off the ring road.
5. Na Muang Waterfall 2 — taller and steeper, reached via a short uphill track that rewards a bit of off-road riding.
6. Secret Buddha Garden (Magic Garden) — a hillside statue garden at the end of a winding jungle road, made for a quad.
7. Chaweng Beach — Samui's main strip and a natural start or end point for a coastal loop.
8. Lamai Beach — a quieter second beach, an easy ring-road ride south from Chaweng.
9. Bophut Fisherman's Village — restored wooden shophouses on the north coast, perfect for lunch or sunset.
10. Wat Khunaram — a temple housing a mummified monk in a seated glass case, a quick and easy inland stop.

What do you need to rent a quad bike in Ko Samui?

Quad bikes and ATVs aren't generally registered for public roads in Thailand, so most rentals here are for off-road tours or private tracks, and licence requirements depend on the operator. Most shops set a minimum age of 18, and a deposit is standard practice — ask to pay cash or leave a photocopy of your passport rather than the document itself. If you're planning to also rent a scooter or motorcycle to reach the start point, you'll need a motorcycle-category licence or your home licence plus an International Driving Permit (IDP) with motorcycle entitlement.

How much does it cost to rent a quad bike in Ko Samui?

A standard single-seat quad runs roughly 500-700 THB per day in low season, rising to about 800-1,200 THB per day at peak times. Larger 4x4 buggies or two-seat ATVs typically cost 1,500-2,500 THB per day.

• Prices climb during December-January, the busiest tourist weeks.
• Prices drop during May-June and September-October, when visitor numbers are lowest.

When to book a rental quad bike in Ko Samui?

High season runs November through February, with December-January the most expensive and busiest stretch — book a few days ahead if you're travelling then. Low season falls in May-June and September-October, when rentals are cheaper and easier to arrange last minute. Note that Samui's Gulf coast weather pattern differs from the rest of Thailand, with October-December tending to be its wettest window.

Local traffic rules in Ko Samui

Thailand drives on the left, so keep to the left and overtake on the right. Helmets are compulsory for rider and passenger alike and are actively enforced with on-the-spot fines. Speed limits sit around 60 km/h in towns and up to 90 km/h on rural roads, though Samui's winding routes rarely allow high speeds anyway. The blood-alcohol limit is 0.05%, and roadside checks are common, especially around holidays — ride sober and carry your documents at all times.

Whichever route you choose, our website makes it simple to compare operators and book your quad bike ahead of time. If you want to rent a quad bike in Ko Samui, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!

Types of quad bikes available

On our website you can rent the following types of quad bikes: sport ATV, utility quad, two-seater quad, automatic quad, manual-shift quad, 4x4 quad, buggy (UTV), off-road racing quad, kids' quad, and larger touring ATVs.

Models of quad bikes available

On our website you can hire quad bikes from the following manufacturers: Yamaha, Honda, Polaris, Can-Am, CFMoto, Suzuki, Kawasaki, Linhai, TGB.

Which insurance is provided with my rental quad bike?

Usually basic third-party insurance is included in the rental price. If you wish to have more protection you can purchase additional CDW insurance, which limits your risk to the amount of your deposit. If you wish to rent a quad bike without a deposit and with zero risk, you will need to add full insurance to your reservation.

Extra services available

When you make an online quad bike reservation you can also order the following extra services and equipment: helmet, goggles, gloves, individual guide or instructor, photo and video service of your ride, transfer to the starting point of your ride, full insurance, delivery to the address you choose.

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Most of our local quad bike rentals have many years of experience and will provide you with a well-maintained quad, helmet, guide and friendly service. The number of companies we work with is increasing every day, so if you want to rent a quad bike, just use the search form at the top of the page. Have a nice trip!