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The most popular car rental companies in Balikpapan

TRAC Astra Rent A Car

What's the most popular car to hire in Balikpapan?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the Toyota Avanza is the most popular car to hire in Balikpapan, with prices starting from ₹2,370 per day. The and similar models are also popular drives in Balikpapan.
Toyota Avanza
Toyota Avanza100% chose this
Most popular carToyota Avanza
Why?Comfortable, practical, good value

Balikpapan's cheapest car hire providers

TRAC Astra Rent A Car has the cheapest car hire in Balikpapan right now, with prices from ₹2,893 per day. You'll save an average of per day when you book with them.
TRAC Astra Rent A Carfrom ₹2,893 per day
Cheapest providerTRAC Astra Rent A Car

Hiring a car in Balikpapan: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyTRAC Astra Rent A Car
Most popular carLarge, fullsize
Average daily price₹ 3,496
Best time to bookLess than 1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Balikpapan

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Balikpapan car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Balikpapan that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Balikpapan for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Balikpapan avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Balikpapan, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Balikpapan car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The average car hire cost in Balikpapan is ₹ 3,496 per day or ₹ 24,469 for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is ₹ 2,370 per day for Small hire from TRAC Astra Rent A Car. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: ₹ 2,370 per day.
Cheapest price found: ₹ 2,370 per day.
The cheapest car to rent in Balikpapan is Small, mini. The most popular is Large, fullsize.
On average, around ₹ 24,469. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Balikpapan is ₹ 16,590.
If you're looking for freedom to explore Balikpapan, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Balikpapan that have free cancellation. 
If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 24 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.
Yes. Most car hire companies in Balikpapan offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Balikpapan, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.
The best time to book car hire in Balikpapan is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.
A good deal for car hire in Balikpapan is usually around ₹ 2,622 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Balikpapan, which is ₹ 3,496 per day. The cheapest price we found in Balikpapan is ₹ 2,370 per day with TRAC Astra Rent A Car for Small car hire.
It depends on the car hire company. Some companies in Balikpapan will let you drive your hire car abroad, often for an extra fee, while others don't allow it. If you're planning to cross a border, check with the car hire company before you travel. Driving your hire car abroad without permission could invalidate your insurance or break the terms of your rental agreement.
It depends on the car hire company. Some accept debit cards, others require a credit card. Either way, you'll need enough money on your card to cover a security deposit which you'll get back when you return the car.
Electric cars aren't currently available to hire in Balikpapan. More electric cars are becoming available, so that could change in the future. If you're still looking for a lower-emission option, you can compare hybrid cars on Skyscanner.
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Balikpapan.
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is ₹ 2,370 per day. The average price per day is around ₹ 2,370.
You don't have to get it, but it's worth thinking about. In Balikpapan, the excess (what you pay if the car gets damaged or stolen) ranges from ₹ 27,011 to ₹ 67,105 depending on who you book with. The cost of excess insurance also varies by car hire company. You can buy excess insurance separately, which is usually cheaper than buying it through the car hire company.
Large car hire — like the Mercedes C-Class — averages ₹ 3,496 per day in Balikpapan. According to our data, the lowest price for Large car hire in Balikpapan right now is ₹ 3,134 per day with TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
Medium car hire, like the Toyota Avanza, costs an average of ₹ 3,556 per day in Balikpapan. The cheapest price we could find is ₹ 2,893 per day with TRAC Astra Rent A Car.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Balikpapan.

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