The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Jakarta are: Chevrolet Cobalt, Chevrolet Matiz, Toyota Corolla, Chevrolet Aveo, Hyundai Accent, Renault Modus and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Indonesia vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Indonesia are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Jakarta, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
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It's worth noting that traffic is very heavy on main roads of major cities, so don’t even expect to drive fast there. On suburban roads, you have to be also very careful, as there are many massive trucks and tourist buses.
Fines provided for violation of traffic regulations are rather impressive, but this fact does not bother local motorists, who are used to driving in accordance with their own rules. For example, the fine for driving without a driving license is 500,000 rupees. For foreign drivers, who have no international driver’s permit, the fine will be a million rupees.
Motorists should drive with lower beams turned on regardless of the time of day and weather conditions. The penalty for violation of this rule is 100 thousand rupees.
