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Book your cheap car rentals in Singapore with VIPCars & save big
| Minimum period for a car rental in Singapore: | 21 years |
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| Minimum car rental period: | 1 day |
Rent a car in Singapore and explore this small island country with total ease. Popular for its tourist destinations, best shopping experiences, huge skyscrapers, wildlife safari, religious sites, gardens, resorts, and beautiful beaches, a rental car proves a great way to explore Singapore at your own pace and schedule. Divided into various districts each one offering a huge number of things to do and see, Singapore can be easily covered with a rental car. Book a car rental now and plan your stay across Singapore. Call us to get the cheapest car rental deal in Singapore and offers!
Top Tips for Driving a Singapore Car Rental
- In Singapore, the vehicles are driven on the left-hand side of the road.
- At red lights, it is illegal to take the left turn.
- Speed limit: Residential areas: 37 mph (60 km/h), Expressways: 56 mph (90 km/h) & 43 mph (70 km/h) on non-residential streets.
- Avoid using mobile while driving; drivers are fined if found guilty. (Note that all the traffic infringement fines are the renter’s responsibility, have a word with the car rental company about how to pay them)
Book from the best car rental companies in Singapore on VIP Cars
Renting a car in Singapore is really easy on VIP Cars; we work with a big list of car hire companies which allow us to offer a big fleet of vehicle-types that you can compare at one place. Besides this, these partner companies offer a big network of locations to choose from & provide a lot of beneficial inclusions and add-ons. While inclusions like collision damage waiver and theft waiver are covered in the deal’s price, add-ons like GPS, baby and child seats are not offered with the deal, you have to pay a small amount to rent them.
We work with the following car hire agencies in Singapore:
Hawk Rent a Car
Europcar
National
Sixt
Hertz
Popular Car Rental Types in Singapore
Depending on the type of trip you are taking, the space requirements and your budget, our suppliers offer a wide fleet for choice. Though you can expect to see almost all car-types from economy, sedans, intermediate, vans and luxury vehicles, the following are the most rented car categories in Singapore:
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Van/ Minivan rentals
Van rentals are great for people traveling in big groups and planning to take longer trips. With us, you can make your travel more comfortable by renting the apt van or minivan. Our partners provide 7, 8, 9, 12 and 15 passenger vans in Singapore.
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Cheap car rentals
Economy, compacts, sedans, and minis are car categories best suited for city travel and budget travelers. They are not meant for adventures & off-roading. Great for small groups and solo travelers, these cars are the cheapest to rent & are easily available.
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Luxury car rentals
Mostly preferred by business travelers, they are also rented by travelers who want to make their trip memorable. Anniversaries or weddings – our suppliers offer luxury cars (like Ferrari, Maserati & Lamborghini) for all occasions. Rent at least 3 months in advance for bigger savings.
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SUV rental Singapore
An SUV is mostly used by people planning adventurous trip, especially those who are thinking of carrying equipments with them for the various activities they intend to enjoy on the trip. SUV 4x4s rentals are quiet popular with travelers planning some off-roading.
Car rental deal-types available for Singapore
With us & our suppliers, you can choose any deal type that suits your travel needs. Depending on your trip type (business, adventure or a relaxed holiday), number of days you have for travel, the number of people traveling with you, luggage, or just on the basis of preference, on VIP Cars you get ample choice. The following are the car rental deal-types that you can book on VIP Cars:
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One-day rental car
On our booking engine you can rent a car for a minimum period of 1 day. The pickup and return time will be fixed, and there might be extra charges in case you want to return (or pick) the car late *(or early).
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One-way rental cars
You can pick your car rental at one place in Singapore and can return it somewhere else by paying a small one-way (per-day) fee. Use the 'Different drop-off location?’ section on our search form to choose your preferred car hire return location.
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Weekly & weekend rentals
Short-term car hires are available with many of our suppliers, and all you have to do is call us. These rentals are popular with people going on road trips. These come with time constraints; if not returned at the designated time, you may have to pay more.
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Long term car rental Singapore
Note that you can book a car for a maximum of 6 months with our suppliers, however, it a generalization as it tends to vary from supplier to supplier. Some suppliers renew the rental agreement every month; call for more information.
Read the deal-specific T&Cs & call us for any queries.
Popular Car Rental Pick Up and Drop Off Locations in Singapore
Singapore is not a very big country and can be easily explored in a rental car. While booking on VIP Cars, you can request a rental car almost anywhere in the country, just fill the name of the location in the search form to know whether it is available or not.
The following are the locations that can be requested as both pickup and drop off points (it is not a complete list):
Bukit Timah Road
Jurong
Singapore Changi Airport
Singapore Marine Parade
Singapore Pandan Gardens
Ubi Downtown
Things to see & do in a Singapore rental car
A car rental proves a great commuting companion and allows you to travel at your own pace and time. In Singapore with a rental car you can easily explore the city center and shop to your heart’s content on the famous roads in the city, for instance, the Orchard road. Other great places that you will be able to explore at a relaxed place with a hired vehicle are China Town, Little India, Singapore Zoo and the Mandai area.
Here are some of its highlights
Shopping & Food
Full of shopping malls, places that serve mouth-watering international cuisines to bustling market areas, Singapore is a paradise for shoppers as well as food enthusiasts. Orchard road is a shopper’s Mecca!!
Mesmerizing Riverside
If you are a history buff and love to have a peek into Singapore’s past, a drive to its Riverside will give you access to colonial structures, bars, statues and more.
Chinatown and Little India
These are the small areas in Singapore with Chinese and Indian settlements, which make them really interesting as they give a peek into the respective countries’ culture and cuisines.
Must-not-miss attractions in Singapore
Sentosa: It is a resort best known for its Palawan Beach & Tiger Sky Tower
Gardens by the Bay: It is Modern public gardens on reclaimed land
Marina Bay Sands, Singapore: Posh hotel with an infinity pool & a spa
Universal Studios Singapore: It is an amusement park based on movies and TVs
Popular trips from Singapore that you can take in your rental car
Singapore is surrounded by many countries and since some of our suppliers allow cross border it might be possible for you to take your Singapore car rental into the neighboring countries. Read the deal-specific T&Cs to know more about the option of one way and cross border. Note that just like one-way, the service of cross country travel is offered for a small per day fee.
Singapore to Malaysia
Distance: 513.6 km via AH2
Best car for the trip: Convertible
More information: Make sure that when you are crossing the border you have the documents from the rental company that permit you to cross the border. Also make sure that the immigration officer at the border stamps your passport – without it you will not be allowed to enter Singapore on the back trip (i.e. in case you plan to return to Singapore).
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Singapore to Malacca
Distance: 238.8 km
Route: AH2
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Singapore to Legoland
Distance: 57.8 km
Route: TPE
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Singapore to Kuala Lumpur
Distance: 354.8 km
Route: AH2
Singapore Car Rental - FAQs
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Using someone else’s credit card? Get yourself added as the 'Additional Driver’
If you are using a friend’s credit card to rent a car and wish to drive, you must get your name on the car rental agreement as the additional driver. Note that the additional driver must fulfill all the requirements i.e. you must qualify the age and driver’s license requirements. And bring all the documents at the time of pick up; as per the supplier policy there might be additional charges for the additional driver service. Read the T&Cs for deal specific information.
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How old do I have to be to rent a car in Singapore?
You would have to be at least 21 years old to rent a car in Singapore. Although some car rental companies in Singapore might ask for an extra charge if you are below the age of 25.
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What documents are required for renting a Singapore car rental?
You would need a valid driver's license, credit card in the name of the main driver, and proof of identity to rent a car in Singapore. An International Driving Permit is also required if your driver's license is not printed in the Roman alphabet.
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How can I book a cheap car rental in Singapore near me?
You can book a cheap car rental in Singapore near you with the easy booking platform of VIPCars. We offer you a large fleet of quality vehicles from leading car rental suppliers in Singapore. You can even contact our customer support for any Singapore car rental query.