Taking your personal car on long journeys can be a hassle and will require you to service your car before and after your journey, but if you rent a car then you can sit back and enjoy the journey at a fixed rate without any hassles. There are certain destinations like remote village areas which retain their culture in pristine format and are not accessible by public transportation like buses and trains. These areas can easily be explored in a car. The option of taking a driver or driving on your own is completely for you to decide and it depends on your time schedule.

Various car rentals at lucrative and competitive prices are available in all parts of India, especially to and at all the most visited tourist destinations. Car rentals can range from small cars like the Maruti 800 to SUVs like the Sumo or Tavera to the more expensive and comfortable luxury cars like the Mercedes-Benz and BMW.

The booking process for a car rental is simple, but some precautionary measures are necessary. The Indian government advises anyone renting a car to hire only from licensed tour operators. There are cheaper local operators as well, but to rent a car from such outlets would require some effort on your part to ensure that the car hired is in good functioning order and that it fulfills your requirements. Make inquires with several car rental agencies on tariffs and discount offers (applicable in most cases) and determine which suits you best. After you have zeroed in on an agency, discuss your plans and your requirements in detail with the agency operator. This is when you can ask for a driver familiar with your destination area and the resulting cost. This helps both parties understand what the requirements are and arrangements can be made accordingly to avoid hassles and problems during the trip.