More and more people travel to Pakistan and especially to the capital Islamabad on business. While the public transport network is extensive, you should better rely on your own transport so that you are not late for meetings and other important events. Easy to rent a car in Pakistan for use during your stay in the country. Here are some important tips to help you make sure that you rent a suitable car at an affordable price.
General requirements
To rent a car in Pakistan, you will need an international driver's license, also known as an international driver's license (IDP), if you are a foreigner. You can obtain this license through the licensing authorities in your country before departure.
The minimum age for driving in Pakistan is 18 years, and this applies to foreign nationals who drive a rented car inside the country. At the same time, in many car rental companies in the country there is a young driver’s requirement that drivers who are less than 25 years old must pay higher costs corresponding to the risk they present. When approaching a service provider, you must check whether they apply such payments.
Where to find a rental
Car rental companies operate in all major cities, including Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. They usually have offices at international airports and the largest hotels, popular with foreign business people and tourists. Although you can rent a car directly at such an office, you can do it online prior to arrival. This ensures that you can use a car that fully meets your requirements during your stay. All major car rental services have an online booking website.
What types of cars can you rent in Pakistan? When you use a reliable service with a good reputation, you can expect that all cars will be under 10 years old. In some cases, you can choose sedans, coupes, SUVs and even vans. There are luxury cars. It should be noted that cars mainly belong to Asian and European brands, such as Honda, Toyota, Suzuki and Mercedes Benz and BMW.
Costs and payments
The price you will pay for renting a car in Pakistan depends on the type of car you hire and the rental period. For special services, for example, delivery of the car directly to the place where you stay, there is an additional charge The cost of insurance is also added to the total price. Before you go to a country, you should check whether your car insurance applies to your home or can be extended to that country. You can also find out if your international credit card has a car insurance policy that is valid in the country.
Check out when and how you should pay when renting a car in Pakistan. Most companies require a deposit, and some of them accept only a cash deposit in local currency, the Pakistani rupee. Ideally, you can pay both a deposit and a total cost reminder with a credit card.
