How do I hire a car in Pakistan with HireACar?+
To hire a car, search for your city, pick your dates, choose a car from a local owner or rental company, and send a request online or in the app. The host confirms your booking. You can hire a car without a driver, by the hour or by the day; some hosts also offer a driver.
Which cities does HireACar operate in?+
Most HireACar cars are in Lahore, with more in Islamabad, Karachi, Faisalabad and Multan. Each city page shows the cars available there today.
What types of cars are available for rent?+
Hosts list sedans (Toyota Corolla, Honda City), SUVs (Toyota Fortuner, Hyundai Tucson), hatchbacks (Suzuki Alto, Cultus), minivans and more. What you can book depends on the cars listed in your city.
Can I rent a car with a driver in Pakistan?+
Some hosts offer a driver, and their car pages say so. Most cars on HireACar are self-drive, by the hour or by the day.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Pakistan?+
Prices vary by car type and city: see each city page and the Pricing Index (hireacar.pk/data/pricing-index) for live figures. Each owner sets their price, and the price you see already includes HireACar's 10% fee.
Is HireACar available as a mobile app?+
Yes. HireACar is on the iOS App Store and Google Play. Use it to browse cars, send booking requests and manage your rentals.
What is the cancellation and refund policy on HireACar?+
Requests can be cancelled free of charge until you have paid. After that, hourly bookings can't be cancelled; bookings of a day or more can be cancelled by the renter up to 3 days (72 hours) before pickup, and by the host up to 72 hours before pickup. Refunds are sent back by bank transfer and usually arrive within 2–5 business days. Full details: https://hireacar.pk/terms#cancellation
Do I need to pay a security deposit?+
HireACar does not hold deposits. If an owner asks for a security deposit, the amount and how it is returned are agreed with the owner before pickup.
Why does HireACar ask for my CNIC?+
Every renter signs up with a verified phone number and gives their CNIC number and a photo of the front of the card. Self-drive also needs a valid Pakistani driving licence. Owners may look at the original card at pickup, but may not keep it or any other original document.
Are there hidden charges?+
The price shown includes HireACar’s fee; there is no booking fee on top. Fuel, tolls, parking and traffic fines during the trip are paid by the renter, and returning late costs extra. Any pickup or return delivery fee is shown before you send the request. Returning late: after 30 minutes of grace on hourly trips (1 hour on daily trips), each started hour is charged at the car’s hourly rate, up to one day’s price per day late.
Can I message a host before paying for a booking?+
No. To protect both renters and owners, chat with a host opens once the booking is paid and approved. Each car page shows the photos, features and rules, so you can decide before you book.
