Rent a car in Mumbai...

NIRVANA · Feb 13th, 2005, 16:48

Does any one has any information on renting a car in Mumbai with or without a driver ?

Also, how much does it cost ?

ashish0608 · Feb 18th, 2005, 17:37

I don't think you can get any car without the driver.

I have used 'Hertz' when I was in mumbai the service is good but a little costly than the local taxi or small time operaters (which are many)

gs_uppal · Feb 18th, 2005, 17:47

There are many in Mumbai, but none without a driver.
Hertz is too costly, around 2.5-3 times the normal.
You can pick any daily newspaper and you'll get lots of phone nos. and you can call the cars to your home or office.
Normal rates are Rs 500-700 minimum for a distance of 80km or 8 hours whichever is less, and after that you have to pay Rs 5-8 per km extra and Rs 30-80 per hour extra to be paid to the driver. Overnight retention Charges Rs 100 for driver. Rate ranges for vehicle and approx Rs 2/km extra for AC vehicle.

amitkesari · Mar 4th, 2005, 15:18

Dear Sir,

It is very very simple, just buy a news paper i.e. mid-day or time sof idnia and you will get so many numbers and details about rent a car dealers.

Regards,

Amit Kesari

** News Paper costs Rupees Three and still you can not find then email me at amittheace@yahoo.com

04274108 · Mar 10th, 2005, 00:26

CHeck with your hotel. They can arrange something and the last thing they want to do is upset a customer who may be a good source of referrals.

Another option would be to ask a few hotel workers how much it would cost to rent a driver for a day. Once you have a basic price, you can just go out on the street and negotiate with a taxi driver. Just make sure to let the driver know that you want to go to only the places that you want to go to (no shops that he recommends). Make sure you negotiate the total number of kms, the total time, gas costs etc. and get it in writing. I know it sounds like a pain in the butt, but it really isn't that bad.

Feb 13th, 2005, 16:48	#1
NIRVANA Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 27	Rent a car in Mumbai... Does any one has any information on renting a car in Mumbai with or without a driver ? Also, how much does it cost ?

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amitkesari Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: India Posts: 10	Rent a Car in Mumbai Dear Sir, It is very very simple, just buy a news paper i.e. mid-day or time sof idnia and you will get so many numbers and details about rent a car dealers. Regards, Amit Kesari ** News Paper costs Rupees Three and still you can not find then email me at amittheace@yahoo.com __________________ Chalo Farva - Indian Tourism Search Engine featuring Hill Stations, Pilgrimage, Holy Places, Adventure Sports, Fairs and Festivals, Wildlife and Accommodations.

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Feb 18th, 2005, 17:37	#2
ashish0608 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Delhi Posts: 359	I don't think you can get any car without the driver. I have used 'Hertz' when I was in mumbai the service is good but a little costly than the local taxi or small time operaters (which are many)

Feb 18th, 2005, 17:47	#3
gs_uppal Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 391	There are many in Mumbai, but none without a driver. Hertz is too costly, around 2.5-3 times the normal. You can pick any daily newspaper and you'll get lots of phone nos. and you can call the cars to your home or office. Normal rates are Rs 500-700 minimum for a distance of 80km or 8 hours whichever is less, and after that you have to pay Rs 5-8 per km extra and Rs 30-80 per hour extra to be paid to the driver. Overnight retention Charges Rs 100 for driver. Rate ranges for vehicle and approx Rs 2/km extra for AC vehicle.

Mar 10th, 2005, 00:26	#5
04274108 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Earth Posts: 295	CHeck with your hotel. They can arrange something and the last thing they want to do is upset a customer who may be a good source of referrals. Another option would be to ask a few hotel workers how much it would cost to rent a driver for a day. Once you have a basic price, you can just go out on the street and negotiate with a taxi driver. Just make sure to let the driver know that you want to go to only the places that you want to go to (no shops that he recommends). Make sure you negotiate the total number of kms, the total time, gas costs etc. and get it in writing. I know it sounds like a pain in the butt, but it really isn't that bad.