Rental Requirements & Eligibility
Clear criteria and required documents for Indian citizens, NRIs, and foreign travelers to rent self-drive cars in Mangalore.
Age Requirement
Minimum 21 years of age for all primary and additional authorized drivers.
Driving Experience
Valid driving licence held for at least 1 year (permanent 4-wheeler licence).
Valid Government ID
Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID along with original Driving Licence.
Refundable Deposit
₹5,000–₹10,000 security deposit refunded immediately upon return check.
Document Requirements by Customer Type
Find the exact checklist needed based on your nationality and residency.
Indian Citizens & Domestic Tourists
For travelers residing within India
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Original Driving Licence (LMV) Valid 4-wheeler licence held for at least 1 year. Learner licences not accepted.
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Government ID Proof Original Aadhaar Card, Passport, or Voter ID card for identity verification.
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Contact Details Active Indian mobile/WhatsApp number for booking and handover coordination.
NRIs (Non-Resident Indians)
Expatriates returning home to Mangalore / Coastal region
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Valid Passport Indian Passport / Foreign Passport with OCI (Overseas Citizenship of India) card.
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Driving Licence / IDP Valid Indian Driving Licence OR International Driving Permit (IDP) with resident country licence.
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Flight & Local Details Arrival flight info (for Mangalore Airport delivery) & local contact address.
Foreign Nationals & Tourists
International visitors visiting Karnataka & South India
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Valid Original Passport With valid Indian Tourist / Business e-Visa or entry stamp.
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International Driving Permit (IDP) Accompanying your original home country driving licence in English.
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Hotel / Stay Details Proof of accommodation/hotel booking in Mangalore or travel itinerary.
Vehicle Usage Guidelines (Do's & Don'ts)
Simple rules to ensure your safety, protect the vehicle, and keep your deposit 100% intact.
Things You Should Do (Do's)
- Stick to Paved Motorable Roads: Drive responsibly on designated national highways and paved city routes.
- Follow Statutory Traffic Laws: Wear seatbelts, obey speed limits, and carry the digital or physical DL.
- Same-to-Same Fuel: Refill the vehicle to the recorded handover fuel level before returning.
- Report Issues Promptly: Contact our 24/7 hotline (+91 91642 77477) immediately if any warning light appears.
Strictly Prohibited (Don'ts)
- Zero Beach Driving: Driving on sand or seawater causes catastrophic chassis rust and is strictly prohibited.
- No Off-Roading or Wading: Do not drive through floodwater or extreme unpaved forest trails.
- No Smoking or Vaping: Keep car cabin fresh and odor-free for all patrons. Deep cleaning fees apply.
- No Unauthorized Co-Drivers: Only verified drivers approved by Perfect Choice are insured to drive.
Frequently Asked Eligibility Questions
Common questions about licenses, deposits, and co-drivers.
No. By statutory motor vehicle regulations, all self-drive car rentals in India require a permanent Light Motor Vehicle (LMV) driving licence held for at least 1 year. Learner licences are not accepted.
Yes, 100%! Any valid permanent driving licence issued by any State / Union Territory RTO across India is completely valid to rent and drive our self-drive cars in Karnataka and neighboring states.
Yes. You can add an authorized co-driver by submitting their Driving Licence and ID proof for verification before vehicle handover. This ensures full insurance coverage while they take the wheel.
We accept all modern payment channels including UPI (Google Pay, PhonePe, Paytm), Net Banking, Credit Cards, Debit Cards, and Cash. Security deposits are returned immediately via UPI / bank transfer upon vehicle return.
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