Guide: Trusted Car Rental Services in the Philippines
Need a car for your next trip? There are car rental services in the Philippines where you can borrow automobiles for periods of time. This is great for a quick weekend getaway, airport transfers, and those who want to avoid taking the public transportation.
Some of the important details to analyze when renting a car include which car to choose, packages, prices, and insurance.
Read on for tips, guides, as well as recommended companies available in the Philippines:
Car rentals are often used by expats, travelers, those without cars, and car owners waiting for repairs.
Car Services and Your Needs
There are many reasons for people to hire a car rental service. Companies can offer self-driven or chauffeur-driven car rentals as well as long-term lease, shuttle tours, weddings, gear transport, and special events.
Make sure that you inform the company of your needs, schedule, passenger count, and demands as early as your first call or meeting. This information will help them make the best quotation for your needs.
Choosing the Vehicle
Vehicle selection will depend on a number of factors such as the passenger and cargo space, special features and transmission type if opting for a self-driven car rental.
Browse their website or inquire if they have the model you need.
Also read: A Guide to Choosing Your Car for Philippine Roads
Some car rentals can either ask for your preferred car or refer their models based on your needs.
We’ve tabled the car types available in the country with their comfortable passenger, cargo capacities, and gas mileage. As a rule, the luggage capacity listed by rental car companies does not account for oversize items or special equipment.
| Car Type | Doors | Passenger capacity | Cargo capacity | Overall mileage per gallon |
| Hatchback | 3-5 | 5 | 2 large, 1 small | 100 |
| Sedan | 4 | 5 | 2 large, 2 small | 30 |
| SUV | 5 | 5-8 | 4 large | 26 |
| AUV | 5 | 7 | 4 large | 35 |
| Pickup | 4 | 5 | 5 large~ | 20 |
| Van | 5 | 8-15 | 6 large~ | 20 |
| Minibus | 5 | 10-26 | 6 large~ | 20 |
Prices, Packages, Extra Fees
Car rental prices can be affected by the length of rent time, car model, service type, and other inclusions.
Obviously, a weekly basis would let you save more than a daily rate and a bigger car would cost more. Ask for restrictions and support in case of breakdown or emergencies.
Most car rental companies will not have set prices posted on their websites and you will instead be given a quotation for your required service.
Quotations may include fees for a driver, full or partial insurance coverage, or out-of-town charge. Before confirming, be aware of extra fees such as cancellation, damage, penalty, cleaning, automatic transmission add-on, and refueling surcharge.
You will have fewer worries on the road if the car rental company has covered all your needs so make sure to read the fine line on the contract.
Some Car Rental Services
Naturally, you would be interested in known major companies as well as well-reviewed smaller companies. We have quickly listed down few of the car rental services available in Manila:
A. Watanabe Car Rental (ABLE CAR SERVICES)
ABLE CAR SERVICES offers a Japanese-language supported car rental service. Long-term monthly rentals with a driver start at Php 52,800 per month.
For number coding days, an alternative vehicle can be provided. The direct service includes a one-way ride from the pickup location to the destination, with fuel costs included in the fee.
They also offer driver dispatch services, with a daily (10-hour) rate starting at Php 1,500 and a monthly rate (5 days a week) starting at Php 29,500.
You can contact ABLE CAR SERVICES at 316 Duhat St. Comembo, Makati City via email at a.watanabecar.ph@gmail.com (Japanese support available) or by phone at 02-8277-1032/0917-311-3027 (English), or 0917-311-3027/0917-300-2067 (Japanese). For more information, visit their website at www.awcr-ph.com.
Kinto One Business
Kinto One Business offers a monthly fixed-rate car lease service for corporations. It allows easy access to the latest Toyota and Lexus models, with services including vehicle registration, regular maintenance, consumable replacements, auto insurance, and vehicle management with connected services.
During the lease period, maintenance by authorized dealers and comprehensive insurance are provided, with flexible residual value options available. After the lease term ends, companies can choose to return the vehicle or renew the contract.
For inquiries, you can contact Mr. Imajo at 0920-964-2308. You may also reach the TFS Customer Care Hotline (Metro Manila) at 02-7757-8500 or the domestic toll-free number (PLDT) at 1-800-10-857-8500. For more details, visit www.kinto-ph.com or follow them on Facebook at KINTO Philippines.
Acces Trip Transport Service
Access Trip Transport Service has 14 years of proven experience and offers a guarantee where the fee is waived for delays of more than 5 minutes. In addition to daily car rentals, they also offer monthly and annual car lease contracts.
Discounts are available for long-term contracts, including monthly or annual agreements. All services are based on a 12-hour usage plan, providing both a vehicle and a driver. Golf tour packages also include guide services.
For inquiries, you can visit Access Trip Transport Service at 2744-A Faraday Street, San Isidro, Makati City. You may reach them by phone at 02-823-0291 or 586-9552, or contact Koki Beach (Japanese support available) at 0917-536-6969, or Catie Rim at 0917-598-0291.
NIPPI
NIPPI offers a Japanese-language supported car rental service available throughout the Philippines, including Manila, Cebu, and Davao. It is highly popular among beginners in the Philippines, business users, expatriates, and families seeking long-term rentals.
This Japanese service is ideal for business travelers from Japan or anyone who feels uneasy about arranging a car due to language barriers.
For inquiries, you can visit NIPPI at 27F The Enterprise Center Tower 2, Ayala Avenue, Makati City. In Japan, reach them at 0120-963-217. For inquiries from the Philippines or abroad, please contact them via LINE or email at info@nippi-rentalcar.jp or visit their website at www.nippi-rentalcar.jp.
BPI Century Tokyo Lease & Finance Corporation
BPI Century Tokyo Lease & Finance Corporation is a comprehensive leasing and finance company, a joint venture between BPI, the oldest bank in Southeast Asia, and Tokyo Century Corporation.
They offer auto leasing and car rental services for businesses, handling vehicle procurement, management, and repairs all in one. Their services are flexible, accommodating both daily rentals and long-term usage of more than one month, with options to choose from a wide range of car models and brands. Driver arrangements are also available.
For inquiries, you can contact BPI Century Tokyo Lease & Finance Corporation at 21F, NEX Tower, 6786 Ayala Avenue, Makati City. Reach them by phone at 02-8539-5000 or visit their website at www.bpitc.com.ph/.
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Sources: Consumer Reports, Insure my Rental Car, Money Max PH, Smarter Travel
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