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

In dry summer weather a sedan manages Murree’s main roads, but an SUV is the safer choice for the Galiyat and 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?

Prices are set by each owner and shown with HireACar’s fee included. For today’s figures in Islamabad, see the table above and the Islamabad city page; the Pricing Index has the medians. Each owner sets their price, and the price you see already includes HireACar's 10% fee.

Can I take an Islamabad rental car to another city?

Only if the owner allows it. Say where you are going in your request, and the owner confirms.

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 17 October 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 local owners on HireACar.

Current daily rates in Islamabad

Body style	Cars listed	From	Median / day
Sedans	6	Rs 5,500	Rs 7,150
SUVs	1	Rs 6,600	Rs 6,600

Live rates with HireACar's fee included, refreshed daily — 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. Book before you fly. Some owners deliver to the airport: choose a delivery address when you book, and any delivery fee is shown before you send the request. Each car page shows its approximate area; chat with the owner opens once your booking is paid and approved, and that is where you agree the meeting point.

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 say where you are going in your request: a car leaves the city only if its owner allows it.
Winter: snowfall closes Murree roads to 2WD traffic at short notice. Check the road status before you set off, and tell the owner your plan in the request.

Company and group travel

If your organisation rents cars often, the company pilot gives you one monthly invoice and a named contact; tour operators handling inbound groups can read the page for tour operators.

Booking in 4 steps

Open rent a car in Islamabad and pick your dates.
Check the car page: photos, trip rules, the approximate area and reviews.
Send a request; the owner accepts or declines.
Pay to confirm → chat opens → agree the pickup point (airport, sector or hotel).

Frequently asked questions

Can I get a rental car delivered to Islamabad International Airport?: Some owners deliver. When you book, choose a delivery address and any delivery fee is shown before you send the request. The exact pickup point is shared once your booking is confirmed.
What kind of car do I need for a Murree or Nathia Gali trip?: In dry summer weather a sedan manages Murree’s main roads, but an SUV is the safer choice for the Galiyat and 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?: Prices are set by each owner and shown with HireACar’s fee included. For today’s figures in Islamabad, see the table above and the Islamabad city page; the Pricing Index has the medians. Each owner sets their price, and the price you see already includes HireACar's 10% fee.
Can I take an Islamabad rental car to another city?: Only if the owner allows it. Say where you are going in your request, and the owner confirms.