Can I get a rental car delivered to Islamabad International Airport?

Many owners in Islamabad offer airport pickup — check the pickup area stated on the car’s listing page, and coordinate the exact meeting point with the owner in chat once your booking is approved. Booking with-driver is the simplest option for airport arrivals.

What kind of car do I need for a Murree or Nathia Gali trip?

In dry summer weather a sedan will manage Murree’s main roads, but an SUV is strongly recommended for the Galiyat, and effectively required in winter when snow chains and ground clearance matter. For Naran and beyond, book a 4×4-capable SUV.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Islamabad?

Economy cars on HireACar start from around PKR 3,000 per day and SUVs from around PKR 8,000 per day. Exact prices are set by each verified owner and shown upfront on the listing — the live rates for Islamabad are listed on the city page.

Can I take an Islamabad rental car to another city?

Usually yes for self-drive bookings, but each owner sets their own intercity rules and mileage caps, which appear on the car’s listing. If you’re planning Lahore, Peshawar or northern-areas legs, confirm the rules on the listing before booking.

CITY GUIDE · ISLAMABAD

Rent a Car in Islamabad: Airport Pickup, Murree Trips & Prices

How car rental works in Islamabad: current daily rates, airport pickup at ISB, and which cars handle Murree, Nathia Gali and Naran trips best.

Updated 15 September 2026 · By the HireACar team

Islamabad's rental demand is unlike any other Pakistani city: half of it is airport arrivals and corporate travel, the other half is weekend escapes to Murree, the Galiyat and Naran. Here's how to rent the right car for each — with live prices from verified owners on HireACar.

Current daily rates in Islamabad

Body style	Cars listed	From	Median / day
Sedans	1	PKR 8,800	PKR 8,800
SUVs	1	PKR 6,600	PKR 6,600

Live rates, refreshed daily. Economy cars across Pakistan start around PKR 3,000/day and SUVs around PKR 8,000/day — see all cities in the Pricing Index.

Airport pickup at ISB

Islamabad International sits ~25 km from the city centre, and taxi surge pricing on late arrivals is notorious. The rental play: book before you fly, choose with-driverso the car is waiting at arrivals, and coordinate the meeting point in the in-app chat (it unlocks as soon as the owner approves your paid booking). Owners list their pickup areas on each car's page — many cover the airport explicitly.

Murree, Galiyat and northern trips

Murree Mall Road weekend: a sedan is fine in summer; sedans in Islamabad are the most-listed body style.
Nathia Gali / Ayubia: steeper, narrower — an SUV with real ground clearance makes it comfortable.
Naran / Kaghan and beyond:4×4-capable SUVs only, and check the owner's intercity rules on the listing before booking.
Winter: snowfall closes Murree roads to 2WD traffic at short notice; with-driver bookings put a hill-experienced driver behind the wheel.

Corporate and diplomatic travel

Islamabad's embassy and government traffic runs on with-driver sedans booked for full days. If your organisation needs recurring rentals with monthly GST invoicing, set up a HireACar corporate account; tour operators handling inbound groups can use the tour operator program.

Booking in 4 steps

Open rent a car in Islamabad and pick your dates.
Choose self-drive or with-driver on the car's page.
Book and pay online — every owner is identity-verified.
Owner approves → chat unlocks → agree the pickup point (airport, sector, or hotel).

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a rental car delivered to Islamabad International Airport?: Many owners in Islamabad offer airport pickup — check the pickup area stated on the car’s listing page, and coordinate the exact meeting point with the owner in chat once your booking is approved. Booking with-driver is the simplest option for airport arrivals.
What kind of car do I need for a Murree or Nathia Gali trip?: In dry summer weather a sedan will manage Murree’s main roads, but an SUV is strongly recommended for the Galiyat, and effectively required in winter when snow chains and ground clearance matter. For Naran and beyond, book a 4×4-capable SUV.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Islamabad?: Economy cars on HireACar start from around PKR 3,000 per day and SUVs from around PKR 8,000 per day. Exact prices are set by each verified owner and shown upfront on the listing — the live rates for Islamabad are listed on the city page.
Can I take an Islamabad rental car to another city?: Usually yes for self-drive bookings, but each owner sets their own intercity rules and mileage caps, which appear on the car’s listing. If you’re planning Lahore, Peshawar or northern-areas legs, confirm the rules on the listing before booking.