Self Drive Cars in Vijayawada — From ₹1,500/Day

Self Drive Car Rental in Vijayawada: The Complete 2026 Guide

If you are searching for self drive car rental in Vijayawada, this guide explains how it works, what each car costs, what is included, what you need to carry and how to choose the right car. Aman Self Drive Car Rentals has been renting cars in Vijayawada for 8 years from our base on MG Road, Labbipet, with a fleet of 22+ cars and one-way service to Hyderabad and Vizag. Every rate quoted here is our current rate card.

What is self drive car rental?

Self drive car rental means you rent a car for a fixed period and drive it yourself. There is no driver, so you choose the route, the stops and the timing. People search for it as self drive cars Vijayawada, rent a car in Vijayawada, car rental without driver or self drive car hire, and they all mean the same thing. You pay a daily or 12-hour rate, add fuel and tolls, and the car is inspected with you at handover and again on return.

Why self drive works so well in Vijayawada

Vijayawada is a compact city on the Krishna river with places you visit repeatedly: Benz Circle, MG Road, Governorpet, Labbipet, the Kanaka Durga Temple on Indrakeeladri, Prakasam Barrage and Bhavani Island. It is also a junction: NH16 and NH65 meet here, which makes it the starting point for trips to Hyderabad, Guntur, Amaravati, Visakhapatnam and Tirupati. That mix of short city runs and long highway drives is where a flat rate with a car that stays with you is more convenient than paying per ride. Compared with cab surge pricing or a chauffeur's schedule, a self drive car puts the whole trip on your terms.

• Visitors who want to see the city and nearby sights at their own pace
• Working professionals who need a car for a few days or weeks
• Families travelling for weddings, festivals and temple visits
• Weekend travellers heading out on NH65 or towards Amaravati and the coast

Self drive car rental price and what is included

Our rates are per 24 hours with 400 km included, and per 12 hours with 200 km included on the cars that offer a 12-hour slot. Prices include the vehicle and standard insurance. Fuel and tolls are billed separately, and most vehicles carry an extra-hour charge of ₹400 beyond the booked slot. A refundable security deposit applies. Current 24-hour rates:

• WagonR CNG and Tigor: ₹1,500
• Dzire (2026): ₹1,799, and Grand i10: ₹1,800
• Swift, Baleno, i20, Glanza, Exter CNG and Punch Automatic: ₹2,500
• Creta: ₹3,000
• Venue Automatic, Brezza CNG and Grand Vitara AT: ₹3,500
• Innova Crysta, Carens, Ertiga, Marazzo, Seltos and XUV 500: ₹4,500
• Thar 4×4: ₹5,000
• Fortuner Automatic: ₹15,000

Confirm extra-kilometre charges and the deposit for your car at booking. For stays of a month or more, ask for a longer-stay quote; it is not simply the daily rate multiplied by the days.

Best self drive car by trip

City commute and errands: the WagonR CNG, Tigor, Dzire and Grand i10 have the lowest rates and are easy to park. For an automatic in stop-and-go traffic, choose the Punch Automatic or Venue Automatic.

Family trips: the Creta is comfortable for four or five people, and the Innova Crysta, Carens, Ertiga or Marazzo seat six or seven with luggage.

Weekend drives: the Thar 4×4 is the fun choice for hill and highway weekends and seats four. Our weekend trips from Vijayawada guide has destinations.

Business and special occasions: the Kia Seltos has a premium cabin at a mid-premium price, and the Fortuner Automatic is the choice for weddings. See luxury car rental in Vijayawada and the wedding car rental cost guide.

Doorstep delivery and pickup in Vijayawada

You can collect the car from our office at MG Road, Revenue Colony Park, Labbipet, or have it delivered to your home, hotel, the railway station or Gannavaram Airport. Tell us the address or terminal and your arrival time on WhatsApp so the handover is ready when you are. For airport and station specifics see self drive cars near Vijayawada railway station and airport and self drive car rental near Gannavaram Airport.

One-way and outstation trips from Vijayawada

One-way service is available between Vijayawada, Hyderabad and Vizag on request, so you can drive to another city and drop the car there. Vijayawada to Hyderabad is about 275 km on NH65 and takes roughly 4–4.5 hours; see Vijayawada to Hyderabad by self drive car and the reverse Hyderabad to Vijayawada guide. Heading to Tirupati? See Vijayawada to Tirupati. If you are leaving Andhra Pradesh, read the interstate travel rules and tell us your route when you book.

Documents you need to rent a self drive car in Vijayawada

• A valid driving licence that is at least 1 year old
• A government photo ID such as Aadhaar or passport
• A live selfie for verification
• A refundable security deposit, the amount depending on the car

You can check your licence validity on the official Parivahan Sewa portal of the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Our documents checklist covers out-of-state and international renters, and our NRI guide explains booking from abroad.

Tips for first-time renters in Vijayawada

1. Choose the smallest car that fits your plan. It is cheaper to rent, easier to park and cheaper to run.
2. Book early for weekends, festivals and wedding season, especially SUVs and the Innova Crysta.
3. Inspect the car with our team at handover and note existing marks so both sides agree on its condition.
4. Return on time. The extra-hour charge is ₹400 on most cars beyond the booked slot.
5. Budget for fuel and tolls on highway trips; they are billed separately.
6. Expect busy junctions around Benz Circle and the central markets in the morning and evening, and tighter parking near temples and the railway station at weekends.
7. Keep your documents in the car, not in your luggage.

Self drive vs cab vs chauffeur

A cab is the right answer for a single short ride. A chauffeur-driven car suits you when you would rather be a passenger. Self drive is best when you want the car for the whole day or several days, want to set your own schedule, or are making several trips. For numbers, see Ola vs self drive cost in Vijayawada and our Zoomcar vs Revv vs Aman comparison.

Self drive cars by area in Vijayawada

Vijayawada spreads along the Krishna river, and where you stay changes how you use a car. Our office is on MG Road in Labbipet, close to the city centre, and we deliver across the city.

• Benz Circle and MG Road: the commercial heart, with offices, hotels and restaurants. Busy at peak hours, so a compact car such as the Dzire, Swift or Punch Automatic is easiest here.
• Labbipet, Governorpet and Gandhinagar: older, denser areas near the markets. Parking is tight, so a smaller hatchback saves stress.
• Patamata, Auto Nagar and Poranki: residential and industrial belts on the eastern side, useful for people staying for work or long visits.
• Bhavanipuram, Kanuru and Gunadala: across the city for temple, riverside and family visits.
• Gannavaram Airport and the railway station: the usual arrival points, with delivery available. See near Gannavaram Airport and near the railway station.

Popular trips from Vijayawada by self drive car

Vijayawada sits where several highways meet, so a self drive car opens up a lot of day trips and weekends. Distances below are approximate, so check live maps before you leave.

For ideas and routes, read weekend trips from Vijayawada, 7 best road trips, Vijayawada to Tirupati and outstation car rental. One-way drops to Hyderabad and Vizag can be arranged on request.

Festivals, weddings and peak dates

Demand for rental cars in Vijayawada rises around the Dussehra festival season at the Kanaka Durga Temple, wedding season, long weekends and school holidays. SUVs and 7-seaters such as the Innova Crysta, Carens and Ertiga go first. Book a week or more ahead for these dates, and message us your dates early so we can confirm the car you want. For weddings, see wedding car rental cost, wedding car hire with driver and self drive for weddings and events.

Rent a car in Vijayawada: price, deposit and what affects the cost

People search for rent a car Vijayawada price, car rental in Vijayawada per day and cheap self drive cars in Vijayawada. The rate you pay depends on the car, the slot (12 or 24 hours), how many extra hours you keep it, and fuel and tolls on your route. Our 24-hour rates start at ₹1,500 and the full table is above. To keep the cost down:

• Pick a CNG car such as the WagonR CNG, Exter CNG or Brezza CNG for long highway drives, where fuel is the bigger cost.
• Choose the 12-hour slot for a single day out, on cars that offer it.
• Return on time, because extra hours are charged at ₹400 on most cars.
• Look at self drive cars under ₹2,000 if budget is the priority.

Is self drive safe and reliable in Vijayawada?

Our cars are sanitized, serviced and checked before every handover, and we walk through the car with you so you know its condition. Vijayawada roads are generally easy for a first-time renter outside peak hours, with the main care needed at Benz Circle, the Prakasam Barrage approaches and the market areas. On highways, keep to the speed limits, take breaks on long drives and keep your documents in the car. If you are travelling alone, read our guide for women travelers in Vijayawada.

Book a self drive car in Vijayawada today

Whether you need a cheap self drive car in Vijayawada for a week of commuting or an Innova Crysta for a family trip to Hyderabad, tell us the car, the dates and where you want it delivered. Message us on WhatsApp or call +91 95813 78999, open 8 AM–9 PM daily.