The S.S. Travels blog
Guides, road trips and tips for renting a self-drive car in India.
Documents you need to rent a self-drive car in India
Driving licence, photo ID, a card for the deposit and a few age rules — a plain checklist for Indian and foreign drivers, so nothing stops you at the rental desk.
20/10/2026 6 min read
Hyderabad airport (RGIA) car rental guide: pick-up, routes and tips
Landing at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport? Here is how pick-up works, which car suits which trip, and the ORR and highway routes to the city, Warangal and Vijayawada.
18/10/2026 5 min read
Bengaluru to Mysuru and Coorg: a one-way road trip by rental car
Pick up at Kempegowda Airport, take the expressway to Mysuru, wind up to Coorg and drop the car in a different city. Distances, timings and what to pack.
15/10/2026 5 min read
Goa self-drive guide: Mopa vs Dabolim, rules and tips
Two airports, two coasts. Which Goa airport suits your hotel, how to rent a car from each, and the local rules that catch first-time drivers out.
12/10/2026 5 min read
Mumbai to Goa road trip by rental car: routes, timings and costs
Around 590 km, two realistic routes and plenty of coastal detours. How long it takes, what it costs, which car to rent and how to plan the one-way drop in Goa.
09/10/2026 5 min read
Hatchback vs sedan vs SUV vs 7-seater: which car should you rent?
Swift or Dzire? Creta or Innova Crysta? A practical comparison of the main rental classes in India by passengers, luggage, roads and budget.
06/10/2026 5 min read
Understanding CDW, theft and third-party cover on car rentals in India
What collision damage waiver really covers, what 'excess' means, and which exclusions to watch. A plain-language guide to rental car protection.
03/10/2026 6 min read
Self-drive vs chauffeur-driven car rental in India: which is right for your trip?
Costs, comfort, rules and responsibilities side by side — plus the situations where each option clearly wins.
29/09/2026 5 min read
Security deposits, fuel and kilometre policies on car rentals, explained
How much is the deposit, when do you get it back, what is 'full to full', and what happens if you exceed the kilometre limit? Straight answers, with INR examples.
26/09/2026 5 min read
Monsoon driving tips, FASTag and tolls for rental cars in India
How to drive a rental safely in heavy rain, handle flooded roads and ghats, and understand how FASTag tolls are charged on rental cars.
22/09/2026 6 min read