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My company (based in US) is relocating me to Hyderabad on a 6 month project. I am told that car is a necessity in Hyderabad. Any ideas/options on getting a car in Hyderabad for a period of 6 months. I do not have a Indian drivers license. I believe, here are my options:
1) Rent a car with driver: Approx. cost 700 Rs. / day. I do not like this option since it is not only pricey, but also I am always dependent on driver to run errands, go to office, etc.
2) Buy a car locally and getting a driver: Less expensive option, but more hassles to go through (like purchasing car, getting a driver, etc).
3) Buy a car and drive it locally: Again not sure if I can drive on Indian roads (never driven there).

Any other ideas/options? Can I get a car on lease?

adesai79;315168My company (based in US) is relocating me to Hyderabad on a 6 month project. I am told that car is a necessity in Hyderabad. Any ideas/options on getting a car in Hyderabad for a period of 6 months. I do not have a Indian drivers license. I believe, here are my options:
1) Rent a car with driver: Approx. cost 700 Rs. / day. I do not like this option since it is not only pricey, but also I am always dependent on driver to run errands, go to office, etc.

Absolutely worth it, if company is paying for it. They should easily be able to pay $15/day for driving allowance. Not to mention free time during traffic jams and peace of mind. No petrol expenses, maintainance issues or accident costs. For freedom get a two wheeler like a motorbike.
[QUOTE]2) Buy a car locally and getting a driver: Less expensive option, but more hassles to go through (like purchasing car, getting a driver, etc).Not worth for 6 months.

[QUOTE]3) Buy a car and drive it locally: Again not sure if I can drive on Indian roads (never driven there). Absolutely no for 6 month project. Indian roads are like video games you play on PS3. You need lot of time to get used to them.

What car rental is giving you 700Rs per day for 8hr cab?

Well am kind of looking for something like this. I do have a car and i can drive you in the city. Am 24/7 free these days. Am pretty westernised and in need of money now. Hopefully we can do something with ur problem. I know buying a car has alot if gassels and driving is another thing but the only option i can see is to have a reliable person and a decent car. I do have ford figo which is a private car not a taxi plate. And am ready to give it on lease if you wanna drive by your self. Or i can come along with it. Let me know if you wanna discuss. Can call me on 8801771392.

sokaji;315781What car rental is giving you 700Rs per day for 8hr cab?

No one will give any one a car for just rs700/day for 8 hours. You are lucky if you could get one time meal for one person at a decent restaurant for rs 700. Let alone renting a car for 8 hours at this price.

Why not use services like uber or ola for your purpose ?

cmk786;636539No one will give any one a car for just rs700/day for 8 hours. You are lucky if you could get one time meal for one person at a decent restaurant for rs 700. Let alone renting a car for 8 hours at this price.

That was 2010 and many many moons ago. Yes, we used to get a 4 hour cab (40km) for 400 and an 8 hour one (80km) for 700 then. That was of course in Noida.

Now I believe the rate for 4 hour cab if 600 or there about. That would make 1000/1100 for an 8 hour cab.

Bikaneriwala in Noida Sector 18 has a lunch buffet, a lavish spread in an air-conditioned place with plush seats with servers (tie and jacket) bringing you soup and can ask them to bring anything from the buffet counters.

I have been there twice but on week-days only and the service has been excellent. The stuff is good and tasty and should rank with 5 stars.

This is for 600 per head + taxes.