Tips for renting a self-drive car during Tet

The trend of renting a self-driving car is becoming more and more popular, especially for families who want to go home for Tet.

The type of car greatly determines the cost that the renter has to pay. Therefore, before deciding, take the time to carefully consider the type of car you want to rent, based on criteria such as easy or difficult roads, where the destination is, how far the trip is, how many people the car can carry, etc.

Once you have an idea of ​​the type of car you want to rent, don't be lazy to search for information on the Internet or ask your relatives and friends about reputable car rental locations, call and go there to check the price.

During the days before Tet, car rental prices at different establishments may vary, depending on usage needs. Therefore, consulting information will help customers choose a rental place with an affordable price, suitable for their budget.

In Hanoi, the rental price for a 2014-2015 Hyundai i10 is around 12 million for a 7-day contract. For an automatic version, the renter must pay an additional 2 million. If the same car is rented on a weekday, the rental price is only 600,000 - 700,000 VND/day.

Meanwhile, in Ho Chi Minh City, the rental price has increased by 100%. The cheapest is the Kia Morning 2010-2013, which normally costs around 500,000 VND, but has increased to 1 million VND/day. Family cars such as the Innova or Fortuner manual transmission 2010-2013, the price fluctuates from 1.8 to 2 million VND.

Another important criterion is the car rental service package. Renters need to consider whether to rent a car by km or by day, the amount of money for each additional km, etc. to avoid being "cheated" later. Unlike normal days, during Tet, self-drive car rental companies prioritize package services (from 7-10 days) over individual rentals.

If you have decided on the car you want to rent and the cost, you should book early to avoid running out of cars or price increases due to “sold out”. Normally, customers have to deposit a few million to hold the car.

According to a survey, up to now, in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, about 80% of customers have pre-ordered. A representative of a self-driving car business said that due to the strong increase in demand for car rental during the holidays, in addition to the high price of cars, customers should plan to book early to choose a car.

The contract is a binding document between two parties. Currently, in the car rental market, there is no common standard, each facility sets its own regulations and usually, when an incident occurs, the customer will be the one to suffer. Therefore, the renter must always be careful and read the terms carefully, do not hesitate to request a compensation policy in case the car received is not the correct color, type, model, etc.

After completing the procedures and receiving the car, the renter needs to perform an important step which is to thoroughly check the car. If you are not confident enough, you can ask someone with experience to go with you for help.

The inspection includes checking the body, interior, spare tire, spare light bulb, remaining fuel level, mileage on the meter, etc. Finally, for peace of mind, the renter should ask the supplier to let them test drive the car to check some other features on the vehicle.

According to ZING