Cheap car rental Singapore: Chinese New Year (CNY) price comparison 2020

As well-connected as Singapore's public transport system is, there are probably times when you realise that nothing beats the convenience of having a car.
Sure you can rely on ride-hailing services or taxis.
But try getting one when it's raining, or during the holiday season.
Especially during Chinese New Year, when you have to shuttle your parents, your kids (maybe even a screaming baby), as well as a cousin or two to 12 different relatives' houses scattered all over Singapore.
And you realise that you can't fit everyone into one Grab car.
The easiest solution to all of this?
Cheap car rental.
Whether you're planning a road trip to Johor Bahru, or just want an efficient and cost-effective way to transport your family or a group of friends around for the holidays.
Here's a complete guide to cheap car rental options and everything else you need to know.
TL;DR: WHICH CHEAP CAR RENTAL IS BEST FOR CHINESE NEW YEAR?
If you're going to be using the car for a longer period which includes the Chinese New Year festive period.
Then I'd go with the cheapest option you can find from a car rental company.
Based on the rates I managed to find and assuming you're planning to use the rental car for at least five days (inclusive of the 2020 CNY weekend).
The cheapest rental sedan car should cost you about $788.
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But if you just want to use it for the first day of Chinese New Year - when the bulk of visiting happens - you're probably better off with a car-sharing service.
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For that, you'll want to avoid services which charge signup or membership fees to keep your cost low.
Assuming you need a whole day (24 hours) to do your visiting, because you have five million relatives.
The cheapest rental sedan car would be from Club Car ($98) or Tribecar ($96.30).
Note: prices quoted are estimates and will vary after including other additional fees and GST.
WHAT IS THE BEST RENTAL CAR COMPANY IN SINGAPORE?
Given our kiasu nature, it's only natural that we want to get our cars from the best car rental company possible.
Why?
Because this means that you're assured of:
I can't say which is best because I haven't tried them all.
But what I do know is for car rental there are two options: car rental companies (international & local) and car-sharing rental companies.
INTERNATIONAL CAR RENTAL COMPANIES
If you've ever gone a self-driven tour in Australia, Europe, or the USA, then you'd be familiar with brand names like:
These reputable names mean that you can be assured that their service and the cars they provide are of a certain quality.
But they are probably the most expensive option available too.
However, if you've used their services before, you'll know exactly what to expect.
LOCAL CAR RENTAL COMPANIES
The prices at Singapore car rental companies are usually cheaper than the international brand names.
And they probably have the widest selection of cars available, combined.
There are way too many local car rental companies to list, but some of the bigger ones include:
CAR SHARING RENTAL COMPANIES
Good for short term rentals by the hour and you can easily book one through a mobile app.
Local options include:
SO HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE A CAR IN SINGAPORE?
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The short answer?
It depends.
Let's have a look at the car rental companies - both international and local - first.
And because you're renting a car during this Chinese New Year period, here's a look at how much the CNY package will cost you:
1. CHEAP SEDAN CAR RENTAL CNY PACKAGES.
Best for families who want to travel in comfort:
Model | Price | Booking Period | Package | Company | Location | Malaysia Entry | Driver on Probation |
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24 Jan - 29 Jan | |||||||
Toyota Altis | $788 | 24 Jan - 29 Jan | 5 days | Alpine Car Rental | Ubi | Allowed | - |
Mazda 3 | $883 | 24 Jan - 29 Jan | 5 days | BKW Rent-A-Car | Lower Delta | - | - |
Toyota Altis | $963 | 24 Jan - 29 Jan | 5 days | BKW Rent-A-Car | Lower Delta | - | - |
23 Jan - 29 Jan | |||||||
Honda City | $825.18 | 23 Jan - 29 Jan | 6 days | Mova | Queensway | Allowed | - |
Toyota Vios | $870 | 23 Jan - 29 Jan | 6 days | Mova | Queensway | Allowed | - |
Mazda 3 | $878.64 | 23 Jan - 29 Jan | 6 days | Mova | Queensway | Allowed | - |
22 Jan - 29 Jan | |||||||
Mitsubishi Lancer EX | $869.97 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | CL Leasing | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Hyundai Elantra | $869.99 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | Dream Car | Kaki Bukit | - | Allowed |
Kia K3 | $869.99 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | Dream Car | Kaki Bukit | Allowed | Allowed |
Hyundai Avante 2019 | $869.99 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | Dream Car | Kaki Bukit | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Vios | $869.99 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | Dream Car | Kaki Bukit | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Altis | $882.03 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | Asia Express | Aljunied | Allowed | Allowed |
Hyundai Avante | $932.14 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | KOMOCO | Alexandra | Allowed | - |
Mazda 3 | $949.98 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | CL Leasing | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Kia Cerato K3 SX Sports | $970.01 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | Dream Car | Kaki Bukit | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Civic | $1,019.98 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | CL Leasing | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Mazda 6 | $1,069.97 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | Dream Car | Kaki Bukit | Allowed | Allowed |
Kia Optima K5 | $1,069.97 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | Dream Car | Kaki Bukit | Allowed | Allowed |
Mazda 6 | $1,169.97 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | CL Leasing | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
23 Jan - 30 Jan | |||||||
Toyota Altis | $828.37 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Bolt | Redhill | Allowed | - |
Kia K3 | $837.98 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | M Rental | Sembawang | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Vios | $869.99 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Ride Now | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Mitsubishi Lancer EX | $869.99 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Ride Now | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Kia Cerato Forte | $869.99 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Ride Now | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Nissan Sylphy | $920 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | IDEAL | Bukit Timah | Allowed | - |
Toyota Altis | $920.03 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | IDEAL | Bukit Timah | Allowed | - |
Toyota Altis | $940.02 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Budget Leasing Pte Ltd | Bukit Timah | Allowed | - |
Kia Cerato | $951.01 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | HM Automobile | Ubi | Allowed | - |
Toyota Vios | $962.01 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | EAZI | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Volkswagen Jetta | $969.97 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | SGRentACar | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Civic 1.8 | $969.99 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Influx | Woodlands | Allowed | - |
Honda Civic | $980.97 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | HM Automobile | Ubi | Allowed | - |
Hyundai Accent | $1,039.98 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | MM | Sin Ming | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Altis | $1,061.97 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | EAZI | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Hyundai Avante | $1,062.03 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | EAZI | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Altis | $1,069.97 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Allswell | Lavendar | Allowed | - |
Toyota Altis | $1,090.52 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | SMART | Serangoon | Allowed | - |
Toyota Altis | $1,090.52 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | SMART | Serangoon | Allowed | - |
Toyota Mark X | $1,360.16 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | ACE Drive | Ubi | - | - |
24 Jan - 31 Jan | |||||||
Mitsubishi Lancer GLX | $869.99 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Nissan Latio | $869.99 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Hyundai Avante | $869.99 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | Tay Automobiles | Lavender | Allowed | Allowed |
Mazda 3 | $949.98 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | LCH Car Rental | Hougang | Allowed | Allowed |
Chevrolet Cruze | $986 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Nissan Sylphy | $986 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Subaru Legacy | $986 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Altis | $986 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Civic 1.8 | $1,070 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Mazda 3 | $1,070 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Kia Cerato Forte | $1,070 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
23 Jan - 31 Jan | |||||||
Kia Cerato Forte | $870 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
Toyota Vios Sport | $870 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
Toyota Vios | $870 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
Mitsubishi Lancer EX | $970 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
Toyota Altis | $1,070 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
Mazda 3 | $1,070 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
20 Jan - 30 Jan | |||||||
Ford Focus | $1,002.78 | 20 Jan - 30 Jan | 10 days | Hertz | Alexandra | Allowed | Allowed |
Ford Focus | $1,002.78 | 20 Jan - 30 Jan | 10 days | Hertz | Changi Airport T2 | Allowed | Allowed |
Peugeot 508 | $1134.20 | 20 Jan - 30 Jan | 10 days | Hertz | Alexandra | Allowed | Allowed |
Peugeot 508 | $1134.20 | 20 Jan - 30 Jan | 10 days | Hertz | Changi Airport T2 | Allowed | Allowed |
Ford Mondeo | $1134.20 | 20 Jan - 30 Jan | 10 days | Hertz | Alexandra | Allowed | Allowed |
Ford Mondeo | $1134.20 | 20 Jan - 30 Jan | 10 days | Hertz | Changi Airport T2 | Allowed | Allowed |
24 Jan - 3 Feb | |||||||
Toyota Vios | $782 | 24 Jan - 3 Feb | 10 days | YM Car Leasing | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
2. CHEAP HATCHBACK CAR RENTAL CNY PACKAGES.
Best for couples and small families.
Model | Price | Booking Period | Package | Company | Location | Malaysia Entry | Driver on Probation |
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24 Jan - 29 Jan | |||||||
Opel Corsa | $688.00 | 24 Jan - 29 Jan | 5 days | Alpine Car Rental | Ubi | Allowed | - |
22 Jan - 29 Jan | |||||||
Suzuki Swift | $867.97 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | CL Leasing | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Hyundai i30 | $950.14 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | KOMOCO | Alexandra | Allowed | - |
Mazda 3 | $967.98 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | CL Leasing | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Fit | $1,000.00 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | Asia Express | Aljunied | - | Allowed |
23 Jan - 30 Jan | |||||||
Suzuki SX4 | $887.99 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Ride Now | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Fit | $888.02 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | IDEAL | Bukit Timah | Allowed | - |
Mitsubishi Colt Plus | $928.02 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Influx | Woodlands | Allowed | - |
Audi A3 | $1,088.01 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | ECube | Toa Payoh | Allowed | - |
Honda Fit | $1,300.00 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | SGRentACar | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
24 Jan - 31 Jan | |||||||
Honda Fit | $849.97 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | LCH Car Rental | Hougang | Allowed | Allowed |
Suzuki Swift | $887.99 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Mitsubishi Colt | $887.99 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Mazda 2 | $888.03 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | LCH Car Rental | Hougang | Allowed | Allowed |
Volkswagen Golf | $1,088.01 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
23 Jan - 31 Jan | |||||||
Mitsubishi Colt | $788.00 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
Suzuki Swift | $788.04 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
Hyundai i30 | $888.00 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
Mazda 2 | $988.00 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
Ford Focus | $988.04 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
3. CHEAP MPV CAR RENTAL CNY PACKAGES.
Best for ferrying five to seven people (or more, depending on the model of the vehicle) in comfort:
Model | Price | Booking Period | Package | Company | Location | Malaysia Entry | Driver on Probation |
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23 Jan - 29 Jan | |||||||
Toyota Estima | $1,455.18 | 23 Jan - 29 Jan | 6 days | Motorway | Tiong Bahru | Allowed | - |
Ssangyong Stavic (9-Seater) | $1,455.18 | 23 Jan - 29 Jan | 6 days | Motorway | Tiong Bahru | Allowed | - |
Toyota Alphard | $2,075.82 | 23 Jan - 29 Jan | 6 days | Motorway | Tiong Bahru | Allowed | - |
Toyota Vellfire | $2075.82 | 23 Jan - 29 Jan | 6 days | Motorway | Tiong Bahru | Allowed | - |
22 Jan - 29 Jan | |||||||
Toyota Alphard | $1,987.99 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | CL Leasing | Bukit Batok | - | Allowed |
23 Jan - 30 Jan | |||||||
Toyota Wish | $1,088.01 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | M Rental | Sembawang | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Wish | $1,169.99 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Allswell | Lavender | Allowed | - |
Mazda 5 | $1,187.99 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Budget Leasing Pte Ltd | Bukit Timah | Allowed | - |
Toyota Wish | $1,187.97 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | MM | Sin Ming | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Odyssey | $1,187.97 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | M Rental | Sembawang | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Wish | $1,280.03 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | EAZI | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Sienta | $1,280.03 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | EAZI | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Estima | $1,287.98 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Allswell | Lavender | Allowed | - |
Toyota Prius Alpha Hybrid | $1,288.00 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Allswell | Lavender | Allowed | - |
Toyota Sienta | $1,379.98 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | EAZI | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Odyssey | $1,380.03 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | EAZI | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Wish | $1,380.03 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | EAZI | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Previa | $1,387.97 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | MM | Sin Ming | Allowed | Allowed |
Mitsubishi Grandis | $1,387.98 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Influx | Woodlands | Allowed | - |
Honda Stream | $1,388.01 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Ride Now | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Odyssey | $1,388.01 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Ride Now | Bukit BatokBukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Wish | $1,388.01 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Ride Now | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Kia Carens | $1,388.01 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Ride Now | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Mitsubishi Grandis | $1,388.01 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Ride Now | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Citroen C4 Picasso | $1,388.01 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Ride Now | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Odyssey | $1,388.02 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | SGRentACar | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Estima | $1,479.98 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | EAZI | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Estima | $1,580.00 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | EAZI | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Vellfire | $1,588.02 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | SGRentACar | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Noah Hybrid | $1,592.15 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | ACE Drive | Ubi | - | - |
Toyota Alphard | $1,687.98 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | MM | Sin Ming | Allowed | Allowed |
Volkswagen Sharan | $1,738.15 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | ACE Drive | Ubi | - | - |
24 Jan - 31 Jan | |||||||
Honda Stream | $1,088.00 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | Tay Automobiles | Lavender | Allowed | Allowed |
Nissan Lafesta | $1,206.84 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Stream | $1,287.98 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Mazda 5 | $1,287.98 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Odyssey | $1,288.01 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | LCH Car Rental | Hougang | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Vellfire | $1,687.98 | 24 Jan - 31 Jan | 7 days | JJ Garage | Chinese Garden | Allowed | Allowed |
24 Jan - 3 Feb | |||||||
Toyota Wish | $1,288.00 | 24 Jan - 3 Feb | 10 days | YM Car Leasing | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Toyota Estima Aeras | $1,388.00 | 24 Jan - 3 Feb | 10 days | YM Car Leasing | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
4. CHEAP SUV CAR RENTAL CNY PACKAGES
Best for large families.
Model | Price | Booking Period | Package | Company | Location | Malaysia Entry | Driver on Probation |
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23 Jan - 29 Jan | |||||||
Ssangyong Tivoli | $941.58 | 23 Jan - 29 Jan | 6 days | Motorway | Tiong Bahru | Allowed | - |
Volvo XC90 | $1,572.90 | 23 Jan - 29 Jan | 6 days | Motorway | Tiong Bahru | Allowed | - |
BMW X3 | $1,554.90 | 23 Jan - 29 Jan | 6 days | Motorway | Tiong Bahru | Allowed | - |
22 Jan - 29 Jan | |||||||
Toyota Harrier | $1,238.02 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | CL Leasing | Bukit Batok | - | Allowed |
Hyundai Tucson | $1,253.17 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | KOMOCO | Alexandra | Allowed | - |
Hyundai Santa Fe | $1,485.17 | 22 Jan - 29 Jan | 7 days | KOMOCO | Alexandra | Allowed | - |
23 Jan - 30 Jan | |||||||
Toyota Rush | $887.99 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Ride Now | Bukit Batok | Allowed | Allowed |
Honda Vezel | $1,087.99 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | Allswell | Lavender | Allowed | - |
Nissan Murano | $1,108.51 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | SMART Car Rental | Serangoon | - | - |
Mercedes-Benz GLA180 | $2,814.15 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | ACE Drive | Ubi | - | - |
Volvo XC90 | $2,814.15 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | ACE Drive | Ubi | - | - |
Mercedes-Benz GLC250 | $4,371.15 | 23 Jan - 30 Jan | 7 days | ACE Drive | Ubi | - | - |
23 Jan - 31 Jan | |||||||
Honda Vezel | $1,088.00 | 23 Jan - 31 Jan | 8 days | AKA | Commonwealth | - | Allowed |
WHY ARE CAR RENTAL COMPANY PACKAGES USUALLY FIVE TO SEVEN DAYS LONG? ARE THERE ANY 1-DAY RENTAL OPTIONS?
I know what you're thinking, "Why can't I rent a car for one day or less than three days?"
Well, you can probably do so on a regular day.
But you'd still have to sign some kind of package that requires you to rent the vehicle for much longer than just a few hours.
Also, since you're renting your car during a holiday period like Chinese New Year.
You'll notice that the majority of car rental companies offer minimally a 5-day or 7-day package.
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And this is because they all have different dates which they'll be away for the Chinese New Year period.
This means that if Company A's Chinese New Year vacation period is from 24 to 29 January, you cannot opt to pick-up your rental car on 25 January, or return your car before 29 January (for obvious reasons).
For 2020, these are the dates to keep in mind:
Unfortunately, this also means that these rental companies will also levy a Chinese New Year surcharge.
So if your car rental period falls within the rental company's CNY surcharge period, you can expect to pay a little bit more than usual (think: Grab surge prices when demand is high).
CAN I DRIVE A RENTAL CAR TO MALAYSIA?
If you're planning to rent a car to drive to Malaysia to visit relatives and friends, you might want to check as not all rental companies allow you to take their cars up north.
Some rental companies will impose a surcharge depending on which part of Malaysia you intend to travel to.
So always remember to check with your rental company before driving out of the country.
Now, let's look at car-sharing companies.
HOURLY RATE CAR SHARING RENTAL SERVICE: BLUESG VS CAR CLUB VS SMOVE VS TRIBECAR VS WHIZZCAR
If you intend to rent a car for a short period of time, then maybe car sharing is a better alternative to traditional car rental companies.
Instead of being tied down by a week or month-long contract, car-sharing allows you to rent a car for shorter, more flexible periods.
Here are your options:
1. BLUESG CAR RENTAL PRICE
Concerned about reducing carbon emissions but still want to get around with ease?
Then you might want to give BlueSG - Singapore's first electric car-sharing service - a try.
HOW DOES BLUESG WORK?
Plans | Basic | Premium (6 months) |
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Subscription Fee | $8 per month | $18 per month |
Rental Fee | $0.33 per minute | $0.33 per minute Note: free 45 mins per month |
2. CAR CLUB RENTAL PRICE
With Car Club you get access to a fleet of vehicles that is only for private rental use.
Here are the different vehicle groups, which you can choose from:
Type of Vehicle | Model |
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Economy | Mazda 2 Nissan Almera Nissan Note Renault Kangoo Suzuki Swift Toyota Hiace |
Plus | Honda City Honda Fit Honda Jazz Mitsubishi Lancer Mazda 3 Renault Clio Suzuki Ciaz Toyota Vios Volkswagen Beetle Volkswagen Golf Volkswagen Golf SV Volkswagen Polo |
Premium | Chevrolet Malibu Volkswagen Golf Variant Honda Freed Honda Odyssey Mazda 5 Opel Insignia Peugeot 5008 Toyota Altis Toyota C-HR Hybrid Toyota Sienta Toyota Wish |
HOW DOES CAR CLUB WORK?
CAR CLUB STANDARD PLAN
Vehicle Group | Economy | Plus | Premium |
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Weekday | |||
First hour | $10.00 | $11.00 | $12.00 |
Next 15 mins | $2.50 | $2.75 | $3.00 |
24 hours | $80.00 | $88.00 | $96.00 |
Weekend/ Public Holiday | |||
First hour | $11.00 | $12.00 | $13.00 |
Next 15 mins | $2.75 | $3.00 | $3.25 |
24 hours | $132.00 | $144.00 | $156.00 |
Addtional Distance Charge | |||
- | $0.40/km | $0.40/km | $0.40/km |
CAR CLUB VALUE PLAN
Vehicle Group | Economy | Plus | Premium |
---|---|---|---|
Weekday | |||
First hour | $9.00 | $10.00 | $11.00 |
Next 15 mins | $2.25 | $2.50 | $2.75 |
24 hours | $65.00 | $74.00 | $83.00 |
Owl Special (9pm - 6pm) | $26.00 | $29.00 | $32.00 |
Weekend/ Public Holiday | |||
First hour | $10.00 | $11.00 | $12.00 |
Next 15 mins | $2.50 | $2.75 | $3.00 |
24 hours | $98.00 | $110.00 | $122.00 |
Owl Special (9pm - 6pm) | $26.00 | $29.00 | $32.00 |
Additional Distance Charge | |||
- | $0.30/km | $0.30/km | $0.30/km |
CAR CLUB LADY'S PLAN
Vehicle Group | Economy | Plus | Premium |
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Weekday | |||
First hour | $9.00 | $10.00 | $11.00 |
Next 15 mins | $2.25 | $2.50 | $2.75 |
24 hours | $65.00 | $74.00 | $83.00 |
Owl Special (9pm - 6pm) | $26.00 | $29.00 | $32.00 |
Weekend/ Public Holiday | |||
First hour | $10.00 | $11.00 | $12.00 |
Next 15 mins | $2.50 | $2.75 | $3.00 |
24 hours | $98.00 | $110.00 | $122.00 |
Owl Special (9pm - 6pm) | $26.00 | $29.00 | $32.00 |
Additional Distance Charge | |||
- | $0.30/km | $0.30/km | $0.30/km |
3. SMOVE RENTAL PRICE
With Smove, you just have to apply for a membership online or via the mobile app.
Link your EZ-Link card to your account (to unlock the car).
Select and reserve a car online.
Collect, drive, and return your car at your convenience.
Here are the different vehicle groups, which you can choose from:
Type of Vehicle | Model |
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Saver | Toyota Aqua Toyota Vois Toyota Altis Mazda 3 Mitsubishi Attrage |
Value | Maza 3 |
HOW DOES SMOVE WORK?
Timing | Saver | Value | Value Plus | |
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Mon - Thu | 12am - 9:59am | $4.50 | $5.00 | $6.00 |
10am - 4:59pm | $6.50 | $7.00 | $7.50 | |
5pm - 7:59pm | $8.00 | $9.00 | $9.50 | |
8pm - 10:59pm | $9.00 | $10.00 | $10.50 | |
11pm - 11:59pm | $5.00 | $6.00 | $7.00 | |
Fri | 12am - 9:59am | $5.00 | $5.50 | $6.50 |
10am - 4:59pm | $8.00 | $9.00 | $9.50 | |
5pm - 11:59pm | $10.00 | $11.00 | $11.50 | |
Sat | 12am - 1:59am | $10.00 | $11.00 | $11.50 |
2am - 9:59am | $5.50 | $6.50 | $7.50 | |
10am - 10:59pm | $10.00 | $11.00 | $11.50 | |
11pm - 11:59pm | $5.50 | $6.50 | $7.50 | |
Sun | 12am - 9:59am | $5.50 | $6.50 | $7.50 |
10am - 10:59pm | $10.00 | $11.00 | $11.50 | |
11pm - 11:59pm | $5.50 | $6.50 | $7.50 |
Note: Your actual booking price will depend on the mileage driven, add-ons, and public holiday surcharges.
4. TRIBECAR RENTAL PRICE
The best thing about Tribecar is that there is no yearly membership or signup fee!
Car rental starts at $2.14 - during super off-peak hours - and you just pay for what you use.
HOW DOES TRIBECAR WORK?
Economy Sedan Economy MPV |
Economy Sedan (Hybrid) Economy Van (Manual) |
Economy Van (Auto) | Standard Sedan Standard Van (Auto) |
Standard SUV Standard MPV Standard Sedan (Hybrid) |
Standard MPV (Hybrid) Standard Coupe Premium Sedan |
Premium MPV | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Super Off-Peak | $2.14/hour | $2.68/hour | $3.21/hour | $4.28/hour | $4.82/hour | $5.35/hour | $5.89/hour |
Off-Peak | $4.82/hour | $5.35/hour | $5.89/hour | $6.42/hour | $7.49/hour | $8.03/hour | $9.10/hour |
Peak | $6.96/hour | $7.49/hour | $8.03/hour | $10.70/hour | $11.24/hour | $12.84/hour | $13.91/hour |
Daily (Mon - Thu) | $69.55 | $74.90 | $80.25 | $90.95 | $96.30 | $107.00 | $128.40 |
Daily (Fri - Sun) | $96.30 | $101.65 | $107.00 | $112.35 | $123.05 | $128.40 | $160.50 |
Late Charges (every 15 mins) | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $10.70 | $11.77 | $12.84 | $13.91 |
5. WHIZZCAR CAR RENTAL PRICE
If you sign up as an Individual member, there's a one-time registration fee of $107 (ouch) and a minimum 12-month commitment which comes with a monthly membership fee of $10.70 (double ouch).
If you're just a casual car rental who just wants to try out WhizzCar, you'll still have to cough up the one-time registration fee of $107 but it doesn't come with any commitment.
As I'm focusing on hourly rates with little to no commitment, I'll just look at the Whizz-Ezzy rates.
HOW DOES WHIZZCAR WORK?
Super Economy | Economy | Economy+ | Executive | MPV | Van | Free km given | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
First Hour | $16.90 | $18.29 | $18.29 | $20.54 | $22.37 | $16.97 | 10km |
Next 30 mins | $7.76 | $8.46 | $8.74 | $9.58 | $10.53 | $7.79 | 5km |
24 Hours | $165.26 | $186.12 | $188.72 | $222.13 | $240.85 | $166.09 | 100km |
Business Hours (8am - 7pm) | $86.10 | $93.05 | $106.05 | $139.92 | $149.47 | $86.52 | 45km |
Overnight Plan (9pm - 6am) | $46.53 | $53.48 | $66.48 | $86.44 | $102.17 | $46.74 | 30km |
Additional per km charge | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | $0.43 | - |
This article was first published in Seedly.