Self-drive is the most flexible and usually the cheapest way to rent in Lahore — provided you meet a short list of requirements and understand how the handover works.
Renting a car without a driver in Lahore is straightforward once you know the eligibility rules and what happens at handover. This guide covers documents, age, deposit, insurance, mileage and fuel — everything that decides whether self-drive is right for your trip.
The minimum age for self-drive is 21, and drivers under 25 pay a slightly higher security deposit. Beyond age, you need a valid licence and the right identity document, covered next.
Pakistani nationals need a valid CNIC and a driving licence held for at least a year. Foreign nationals need a passport plus a valid International Driving Permit — no IDP is needed if you later switch to chauffeur-driven. Originals are checked at handover even if copies were shared in advance. The foreign tourist FAQ covers visitor requirements in more depth.
A refundable security deposit is collected separately from the rental fee and returned in full at drop-off, once the car passes the same condition check it left on. Cash is accepted, and a card hold is available where offered. Comprehensive insurance covering accidental damage and third-party liability is included by default — it isn’t a paid add-on.
Self-drive rentals include unlimited kilometres within Punjab; trips beyond the province are quoted separately. A self-drive day runs on a full 24-hour calendar from the time of handover, so a one-day booking gives you the car for 24 hours, not a fixed number of duty hours.
Fuel is your responsibility and is always separate from the rate. The car is handed over at a documented fuel level on the inspection sheet and should be returned at the same level; any shortfall is charged at the pump price. Tolls are separate and paid at the plaza.
All economy and sedan models and most SUVs are available self-drive. Luxury cars and vans are chauffeur-only. If you’re unsure, the self-drive rental page lists exactly what you can drive yourself — and you can convert to chauffeur at any time.
A valid CNIC (Pakistani nationals) or passport plus International Driving Permit (foreign nationals), a driving licence held for at least a year, and a refundable deposit. Originals are checked at handover.
21. Drivers under 25 pay a slightly higher security deposit.
No — self-drive includes unlimited kilometres within Punjab. Trips beyond the province are quoted separately.
Yes. Comprehensive insurance covering accidental damage and third-party liability is included by default on every self-drive rental.
A full 24-hour calendar day from the time of handover, so a one-day booking gives you the car for 24 hours.
The same documented level it was handed over at. Any shortfall is charged at the prevailing pump price, and tolls are separate.
Yes, with a passport, a valid International Driving Permit and the standard deposit. No IDP is needed for chauffeur-driven bookings.
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