Rent A Car for self drive In Trivandrum

Things to Note Before Hiring Self Drive Car

Renting a car for Self Drive is a daunting task, especially when you are in a tourist destination place like Trivandrum, Kerala. Hiring a self-drive car is much organized in major cities in India, but it is still a challenge when it comes to God’s Own Country. Tourists in Kerala have to go to unorganized tour operators who rent out cars without proper self-drive permits. The following are the tips one can follow while considering car rentals in Trivandrum

Tip 1: Never Take Private Car for Self Drive - Never take a private vehicle. These are cars that have black lettering on number plate with a white background and are meant for personal use only. As per the law, these white board cars are not supposed to be given to strangers/tourists. In case of any un-fortune event.claiming insurance for the vehicle or the victim is not possible. Even though you get car for rent at half price we highly recommend not to rent such cars for your leisure journey.

Tip 2: Never Take Taxi for Self-drive: These yellow board taxis are supposed to be driven only by chauffeurs who have Taxi Badge or Taxi permit. Never take Taxis for self drive. Taxis are commercially registered vehicle, having black lettering on number plate with yellow background.Renting out of Taxis are less common in South India hence one might not find such car rental arrangement.

Tip 3: Take Car which has Self Drive Permit: Self Drive Cars comes with Yellow lettering on number plate with black background. These are commercially registered vehicles and can be given to individuals with a national or international driving permit for hire. All Self Drive cars come with ‘Car Fitness Certificate’ & ‘Self-drive Permit’ which allows you to drive anywhere across the country. Please note that you need to pay a nominal entry Tax while crossing from one State to another within India.

Tip 4: Take Self Drive Cars from Organised Tour Operators: Currently the majority of the car rental businesses in Kerala are illegal operators. They might request you to provide a new post-dated cheque or hold your original ID proof till the car is returned. Never agree to such practices, as your ID documents can be misused. Such car rental service provides mis-use your cheques for other financial gains hence it is better to avoid such kind of car rental arrangement.

Jiffycars is one of the leading car rental platform based out of Kerala. We provide legally compliant cars for rent in Trivandrum. Our vehicles can be booked online and can be delivered anywhere across Thiruvanthapuram city.We provide wide selection of cars ranging for hatch-backs to 7 Seater vehicles such as SUVs at various budgets.Our cars are insured and currently available in three locations in Kerala. One can avail our car rental service at Kottayam, Cochin & Trivandrum.

And always carry your driving license and another id proof while traveling to different cities in India.

Co-founded India’s First Asset-Lite Legally Compliant Self Drive Car Rental Company with Market Presence over 5 locations with in 2 years of its existence.