OnRoadz logo

Help centre · Updated 1 Oct 2026

Self-Drive Car Rental FAQs

Your Questions, Answered Before You Drive

Choosing a rental car should feel straightforward. Find answers about booking with Onroadz, required documents, rental packages, delivery, outstation travel and what happens during your trip.

Whether you’re planning your daily commute, a family holiday, a business visit or a journey home from abroad, start here.

Popular:

Quick answers

Real questions from this page

years on the road
service locations
vehicles
support

Most asked

The four questions everyone asks

01

Eligibility and Documents

What documents do Indian customers need?

Indian customers need a valid driving licence and the identity and address documents required for verification. Onroadz may also request employment, student or business proof. Confirm the complete checklist for your booking before collection or delivery.

02

Pricing, Deposits and Offers

Is a security deposit required?

A refundable security deposit may be required depending on verification and the selected security arrangement. Eligible customers may qualify for an approved deposit-free option. Deposit-free does not mean document-free or exemption from rental responsibilities.

03

Kilometres, Fuel and Travel

Is fuel included in the rental price?

Fuel is paid for by the customer unless the booking explicitly states otherwise. Return the car with the same fuel level recorded at handover. Check and acknowledge the starting fuel level before leaving.

04

Support, Changes and Returns

Can I cancel or change my booking?

Cancellation and change rules depend on the selected booking and offer. Review the applicable policy before paying. Promotional deals may carry stricter restrictions than regular bookings.

All answers

Find your answer, fast

50 answers

About Onroadz

Who we are and what self-drive means.

Onroadz Car Rentals Private Limited is a self-drive car rental company in India. Customers can book a car and drive it themselves for city travel, business visits, family trips and outstation journeys. Vehicle choices and rental packages depend on the selected location and dates.

About Onroadz

A self-drive rental is a car you hire without a chauffeur. You drive the vehicle during the booked period, choose your route and manage your travel schedule, subject to the rental agreement and approved travel limits.

About Onroadz

Onroadz brings together online booking, a choice of vehicle categories, rental packages and customer assistance. You can compare available cars, check the booking conditions and choose pickup or eligible delivery options to suit your trip.

About Onroadz

Choose your city on the Onroadz website or app to check booking availability. Review the location’s pickup hubs, delivery options and available cars before making payment. A destination mentioned on the website does not automatically mean every service is available there.

About Onroadz

Depending on availability, you can choose from hatchbacks, sedans, SUVs and multi-purpose vehicles. Select a car based on passenger numbers, luggage space, transmission preference and the journey you have planned.

About Onroadz

Yes, automatic cars are available in selected locations, subject to availability. Choose the automatic transmission filter when searching, and check the vehicle details before confirming your booking.

About Onroadz

Booking Your Car

How to book, when to book and for whom.

Select your city, pickup and return dates, and preferred car on the Onroadz or . Choose the available rental package and pickup or delivery option, review the charges and conditions, and complete the required payment.

Booking Your Car

Onroadz offers rental options for different travel durations. Hourly, daily, weekly and monthly availability depends on the location, vehicle and package. Check the minimum rental period and included distance for your selected booking.

Booking Your Car

Book as soon as your travel dates are confirmed, particularly for weekends, holidays and longer rentals. Earlier booking gives you more time to compare available vehicles and arrange document verification or delivery.

Booking Your Car

Contact Onroadz before booking on another person’s behalf. The person who will drive must meet the eligibility requirements, complete verification and be approved for the rental. Making a payment does not automatically authorise someone to drive.

Booking Your Car

Check your booking status and confirmation details in the Onroadz app or the communication received after payment. Verify the car, dates, pickup location and package. Contact the booking team if any detail is missing or incorrect.

Booking Your Car

Eligibility and Documents

Age, licences and the documents you need.

Onroadz’s standard minimum rental age is 21 years, with a valid driving licence held for at least one year. Contact the team before paying if you need clarification about age eligibility or requirements for a particular vehicle.

Eligibility and Documents

Indian customers need a valid driving licence and the identity and address documents required for verification. Onroadz may also request employment, student or business proof. Confirm the complete checklist for your booking before collection or delivery.

Eligibility and Documents

A learner’s licence does not meet Onroadz’s standard self-drive eligibility requirements. The approved driver must hold a valid driving licence for the appropriate vehicle category and meet the required driving-experience criteria.

Eligibility and Documents

Only drivers approved by Onroadz should drive the vehicle. If you want to share driving during the trip, request approval before pickup and submit the additional driver’s documents for verification.

Eligibility and Documents

NRIs and International Visitors

Guidance for travellers from abroad.

Yes. NRIs can contact Onroadz to check eligibility, vehicle availability and the required documents before travelling. Share your driving-licence details and identification requirements with the team before paying for a booking.

NRIs and International Visitors

International visitors should contact Onroadz before booking to confirm whether their documents can be accepted. Eligibility depends on licence verification, identification, applicable driving requirements and the rental conditions for the selected vehicle.

NRIs and International Visitors

Do not assume a foreign driving licence alone is sufficient. Send your licence details to Onroadz before booking so the team can confirm the required supporting documents, including whether an International Driving Permit is needed.

NRIs and International Visitors

Have your passport, driving licence and, where applicable, visa and International Driving Permit ready for review. Onroadz may also request local accommodation or address details. Obtain the final document checklist before making payment.

NRIs and International Visitors

You can enquire about dates, vehicles and pickup arrangements before arrival. Complete eligibility checks in advance and confirm how your arrival time affects handover. An enquiry does not reserve a vehicle unless the booking is confirmed.

NRIs and International Visitors

Pricing, Deposits and Offers

How prices, deposits, coupons and deals work.

The rental price depends on the city, car, rental duration, dates and kilometre package. Delivery, optional services and other applicable charges may affect the final amount. Review the booking summary before payment.

Pricing, Deposits and Offers

A refundable security deposit may be required depending on verification and the selected security arrangement. Eligible customers may qualify for an approved deposit-free option. Deposit-free does not mean document-free or exemption from rental responsibilities.

Pricing, Deposits and Offers

Contact Onroadz with your booking and document details. The team will explain the available security arrangements and their conditions. Confirm what is required, how any security item will be handled, and when it will be returned.

Pricing, Deposits and Offers

The deposit is processed after the vehicle return checks and settlement of applicable charges. Ask for the refund timeframe and payment method before booking, and retain your payment acknowledgement.

Pricing, Deposits and Offers

Enter the coupon code at the applicable stage of booking and check that the benefit appears in the final amount. Each offer has its own eligibility, validity and minimum booking conditions. Confirm whether it can be combined with another deal.

Pricing, Deposits and Offers

Daily Deals and Weekday Deals are separate offer selections. Their available cars, dates, prices and rental conditions may differ. Read the selected deal’s kilometre allowance, cancellation conditions and eligibility before confirming.

Pricing, Deposits and Offers

Kilometres, Fuel and Travel

Distance, fuel, tolls and outstation trips.

A kilometre package specifies the distance included in your rental. For example, a package of 150 kilometres per day provides 450 included kilometres for a three-day booking. Check your booking’s total allowance and excess-kilometre rate.

Kilometres, Fuel and Travel

Unlimited-kilometre options may be available for selected locations and packages. Choose an option explicitly marked as unlimited and review its conditions. An unlimited package does not automatically include fuel, tolls or unrestricted vehicle use.

Kilometres, Fuel and Travel

Fuel is paid for by the customer unless the booking explicitly states otherwise. Return the car with the same fuel level recorded at handover. Check and acknowledge the starting fuel level before leaving.

Kilometres, Fuel and Travel

Onroadz’s standard fuel policy does not reimburse fuel returned above the starting level. Plan your final refuelling around the recorded handover level.

Kilometres, Fuel and Travel

Customers are responsible for tolls, parking charges and traffic violations incurred during their rental. Confirm the vehicle’s FASTag payment or recharge instructions before travelling and retain relevant receipts.

Kilometres, Fuel and Travel

Discuss your route with Onroadz before booking and inform the team before crossing state borders. Approval, vehicle documentation and applicable permit or tax requirements must be checked for your journey. Do not assume every destination is automatically permitted.

Kilometres, Fuel and Travel

Pickup, Delivery and Car Condition

Handover, delivery and returning the car.

Delivery is available only where the selected location and booking support it. Check the delivery area, charges, handover time and meeting point before payment. Airport delivery and doorstep delivery may have different arrangements.

Pickup, Delivery and Car Condition

A different return location requires approval from Onroadz. Confirm availability and any additional charges before booking. Do not assume one-way rental is included in a standard reservation.

Pickup, Delivery and Car Condition

Check the bodywork, tyres, lights, fuel level, odometer and vehicle documents with the handover team. Ensure existing scratches or damage are recorded. Raise concerns before starting the trip so the vehicle’s starting condition is clear.

Pickup, Delivery and Car Condition

You should not be charged for existing damage recorded at handover. Review the condition record and ensure any additional marks are documented before accepting the vehicle.

Pickup, Delivery and Car Condition

Check the booking’s vehicle-condition information in the Onroadz app where available. Ask the handover team to explain how to access the records and report any mismatch immediately.

Pickup, Delivery and Car Condition

Support, Changes and Returns

Help on the road, extensions and returns.

Use the support contact provided with your booking or the available help options in the Onroadz app. Share your booking reference, location and a clear description of the issue so the team can assist.

Support, Changes and Returns

Stop in a safe place and contact Onroadz support. Explain the warning light, noise or other problem and follow the team’s instructions. Check with Onroadz before arranging repairs or continuing a journey with a suspected fault.

Support, Changes and Returns

Prioritise everyone’s safety and seek emergency assistance when needed. Inform Onroadz promptly, record relevant details when safe and follow the required reporting process. Repair costs, insurance handling and other responsibilities depend on the rental agreement and circumstances.

Support, Changes and Returns

Ask Onroadz to explain the vehicle’s insurance and your rental liability before booking. Insurance does not automatically remove all customer charges. Excesses, exclusions, towing, repair-related charges and loss-of-use conditions should be checked in the agreement.

Support, Changes and Returns

Request an extension before the scheduled return time. Extensions depend on vehicle availability and approval, and additional payment may be required. Your original return time applies until the extension is confirmed.

Support, Changes and Returns

A late return may attract charges under your booking conditions. Contact Onroadz as soon as you expect a delay. Check the applicable late-return charges before starting your rental.

Support, Changes and Returns

Cancellation and change rules depend on the selected booking and offer. Review the applicable policy before paying. Promotional deals may carry stricter restrictions than regular bookings.

Support, Changes and Returns

The team checks the return time, fuel, distance travelled and vehicle condition. Any applicable charges are reconciled against the handover record and booking terms. Remove your belongings and obtain confirmation that the return has been completed.

Support, Changes and Returns

Customer Support and Assistance

Reaching support and using support tickets.

For booking or rental assistance, call +91 8971857888. You can also create a support ticket through the Onroadz booking app. Share your booking reference and describe the issue so our team can help.

Customer Support and Assistance

You can raise a support ticket in two simple steps:

1. Open the Onroadz booking app and go to the Support section.

2. Describe your issue and submit the ticket.

Our support team will contact you to assist.

Customer Support and Assistance

Our team will contact you to understand your concern and help resolve it. Keep your booking details handy and share any relevant information to help us assist you.

Customer Support and Assistance

Once your problem is resolved, provide the ticket-closure OTP to our support team to confirm resolution and close the ticket. Share this OTP only after your concern has been addressed.

Customer Support and Assistance

Let our support team know what assistance you still need. Do not share the ticket-closure OTP until the issue is resolved. You can call +91 8971857888 for further assistance.

Customer Support and Assistance

How renting works

Four steps from click to keys

1

Pick your car and dates

Choose your city, pickup and return dates and the car that fits your trip. Vehicle choices and rental packages depend on the location and dates.

  • Compare available cars and rental packages
  • Check the minimum rental period and included distance
  • Review the charges and conditions before you pay
2

Keep your documents ready

Verification happens before collection or delivery, so have everything with you.

  • A valid driving licence
  • Identity and address documents
  • Employment, student or business proof if requested
  • NRIs and international visitors: confirm the checklist with Onroadz before paying
3

Pay and get your car

Complete the required payment, then collect the car or receive it where delivery is available.

  • Delivery is available only where the location and booking support it
  • Check bodywork, tyres, lights, fuel level and odometer at handover
  • Make sure any existing scratches or damage are recorded
4

Drive, then return on time

Enjoy the trip and bring the car back as booked.

  • Return the car with the same fuel level recorded at handover
  • Need more time? Request an extension before the scheduled return time
  • Tolls, parking and traffic fines are the customer's responsibility

Good to know

Five rules that save you money

Hover or tap a card. These come straight from our terms and conditions.

01
80–110 km/h

Stay in the limit

Above 110 km/h there is a ₹1,000 penalty for each violation.

Helpful pages