Guides to renting a vehicle in Nepal

Practical guides on renting a car, motorbike or scooter in Nepal: documents, payments, pickup checklists, road trips and running a rental business.

Latest guides

Keeping Rental Vehicle Papers Current in Nepal: Owner's Guide: A guide for rental business owners in Nepal on the bluebook, annual vehicle tax, third-party and comprehensive insurance, pollution tests and renewal reminders.
Paying for a Rental with eSewa, Khalti, Fonepay or a Bank App: How QR payments for rentals work in Nepal with eSewa, Khalti, Fonepay or a bank app, how paying works on Sajilai, and how to avoid paying the wrong person.
Self-Drive Rental Pickup and Return Checklist for Nepal: A step-by-step pickup and return checklist for self-drive rentals in Nepal: photos, odometer and fuel, existing damage, spare tyre and papers, and your deposit.
Driving Kathmandu to Pokhara in a Rental Car: A Practical Guide: How to plan the Kathmandu to Pokhara drive on the Prithvi Highway in a rental car: route, timing, fuel and rest stops, mountain road habits and monsoon risks.
Documents You Need to Rent a Car or Motorbike in Nepal: The licence, ID, deposit and paperwork you need to rent a self-drive car or motorbike in Nepal, plus what foreign visitors should check before they travel.