Car Rental in Padang, Indonesia

The average car hire cost in Padang is $65 per day or $453 for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is $35 per day for Small hire from TRAC Astra Rent A Car. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: $44 per day.
Cheapest price found: $35 per day.

The cheapest car to rent in Padang is Small, mini. The most popular is Medium, standard.

The cheapest car hire company in Padang is currently TRAC Astra Rent A Car.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Padang is currently April.

On average, around $453. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Padang is $244.

If you're looking for freedom to explore Padang, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Padang that have free cancellation. 

If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.

Yes. Most car hire companies in Padang offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Padang, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.

The best time to book car hire in Padang is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.

A good deal for car hire in Padang is usually around $48 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Padang, which is $65 per day. The cheapest price we found in Padang is $35 per day with TRAC Astra Rent A Car for Small car hire.

It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Padang will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.

It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.

Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Padang. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.

The easiest way to compare car hire prices in Padang is to look at lots of companies at once, rather than checking each one individually. Skyscanner searches 1 car hire companies and compares prices across 13 available cars, so you don't have to.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Padang.

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $35 per day. The average price per day is around $44.

The best car hire company depends on what's most important to you. If customer ratings are your priority, here are some of the highest-rated car hire companies in Padang, based on Skyscanner reviews. We've also included their average daily prices to help you compare your options.
TRAC Astra Rent A Car
1.0/5 (from 1 reviews)
Average daily price: $51

You don't have to get it, but it's worth thinking about. In Padang, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from $985 to $988 depending on who you book with. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company. You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.

Medium car hire — like the Toyota Avanza — averages $65 per day in Padang. According to our data, the lowest price for Medium car hire in Padang right now is $50 per day with TRAC Astra Rent A Car.

Small car hire, which is usually something like the Toyota Aygo, averages $44 per day in Padang. The cheapest price we found for Small car hire in Padang is $35 per day with TRAC Astra Rent A Car.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Padang.

No, it's around 26% more expensive to hire a car at Padang Airport. The cheapest car hire at Padang Airport starts from $44 per day, while options in Padang start from $35 per day. Having said that, if you're flying into Padang Airport, picking up your car when you land is more convenient. Central Padang is around 8.6km away from Padang Airport. It'll take you around 19 minutes to get there by car or 48 minutes by public transport. So it's worth weighing up the price difference against the time and cost of travelling into the city.