Car rental in India
Choose a city to see cars from local rental companies with prices and terms. Book online in minutes.
Cities with car rental in India
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Cars in India
Choose a city and dates — the form shows available cars from local companies, total price, deposit and insurance.
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Driving in India: licence and road rules
What you need to rent a car and drive here as a visitor. Rules change — check with your rental company before the trip.
You need an International Driving Permit together with your EU/EEA licence.
You need an International Driving Permit together with your UK licence.
You need an International Driving Permit together with your US licence.
An IDP is required with the national licence; most tourists hire a car with driver instead of self-drive.
National highways and expressways are tolled electronically via a FASTag sticker; rental cars should already have one.
Tip: Traffic is dense and chaotic with cows, rickshaws and wrong-way vehicles — hiring a car with a driver is usually the safer and cheaper option.
How to rent a car
Four steps from choosing a city to getting the keys in India.
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Choose a city and dates
Pick where and when to collect the car. You can return it to the same place or, with many companies, in another city.
Pick-up and drop-off in the form -
Compare the cars
Each car shows the total price for your dates, the deposit, insurance, mileage limit and driver requirements.
All terms before you book -
Book online
The rental company confirms the booking. Usually a small prepayment online and the rest on pick-up.
Confirmed by the company -
Get the keys
Bring your passport and driving licence. The car is handed over at the office, the airport or, often, at your hotel.
Passport + licence
Car rental FAQ
The essentials, so you can plan your trip with confidence.
Do I need an International Driving Permit to rent a car in India?
EU/EEA licence: You need an International Driving Permit together with your EU/EEA licence. UK licence: You need an International Driving Permit together with your UK licence. US licence: You need an International Driving Permit together with your US licence. An IDP is required with the national licence; most tourists hire a car with driver instead of self-drive.
Where do I get an International Driving Permit?
Get it at home before the trip: in the UK at PayPoint shops, in the US through AAA, in EU countries from the licensing authority or national automobile club. It is a translation of your licence and is valid only together with it.
What are the speed limits in India?
Typically 50 km/h in towns, 80 km/h outside towns and 120 km/h on motorways. Limits vary by state and road; 100 on national highways, 120 on some expressways. Always follow the signs — cameras are common and fines reach you via the rental company.
Are there toll roads or vignettes in India?
National highways and expressways are tolled electronically via a FASTag sticker; rental cars should already have one.
What is the drink-driving limit?
The limit is 0.3 ‰ blood alcohol. The safest rule is not to drink at all before driving.
Where can I pick up a car?
Benaulim, Betalbatim, Goa Dabolim International Airport & Manohar International Airport.
Can I return the car in another city?
Many companies allow it, sometimes for a fee. You can choose the drop-off location in the booking form.