Affordable & Reliable Car Rental in the Philippines
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Self Drive Car Rental
Rent a self-drive car for ultimate freedom—choose your ride, hit the road, and explore on your terms!
Motorcycle Rental
Rent a motorcycle for an exhilarating ride—pick your bike, hit the open road, and feel the freedom!
With Driver Car Rental
Book a chauffeured car rental—enjoy a stress-free ride with a professional driver at your service!
Travel and Tours
Discover the world effortlessly—book all-inclusive travel packages, guided tours, and unforgettable experiences!
Serving Major Destinations Across the Visayas & Mindanao
Cebu
Bohol
Iloilo
Dumaguete
Bacolod
Butuan
Mactan
Airports
Choose Your Ride
Automatic Scooters
Beat city traffic and save on gas. Easy to park and perfect for quick daily trips. Available for self-drive only.
Electric Vehicles
Eco-friendly, quiet, and innovative. Enjoy a smooth, zero-emission drive and save completely on gas during your city commute.
Economy Vehicles
Compact, affordable, and highly fuel-efficient. Great for tight city streets and everyday errands. Features the reliable Toyota Wigo.
SUVs & MPVs
Extra space and a smooth ride for family road trips. Seats up to 7 passengers comfortably. Features the Toyota Avanza and Toyota Fortuner.
Passenger Vans
The best pick for large groups and family tours. Enjoy maximum headroom and legroom. Features the spacious Toyota Hiace.
Why Choose Saferide Car Rental?
Saferide Car Rental leads the market in the Philippines. We provide premium rental vehicles at affordable prices. Our team guarantees a safe and comfortable trip. Let us make your travel smooth and memorable.
Proven Excellence
TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence, 2016–2019
Book Early, Pay Less
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Quality Vehicles
Only the best quality vehicle brands in our fleet.
Unlimited Mileage
Unlock the road with Unlimited Mileage.
Easy Payment Options
Cash, Credit Card, and Money Transfer
Insurance Included
CDW, SLI and PAI. Participation fee applies.
ABOUT SAFERIDE
Your Trusted Mobility Partner in the Visayas & Mindanao
Established in 2009, Saferide Car Rental is more than just a rental company—we are your partner on the road. From self-drive adventures to corporate fleet management, we provide safe, well-maintained vehicles and 24/7 support. Whether you are exploring the islands or closing a business deal, we ensure you get there with peace of mind.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to rent a car in the Philippines?
It depends on three things: the vehicle, how many days you're taking it, and the season. A small hatchback for a week in June sits at one end, a van over Holy Week at the other.
What doesn't change is what's in the price. Every rental includes insurance, unlimited mileage, and 24/7 roadside support, so the figure we quote is the figure you pay — we don't add fees at the counter.
Send us your dates and where you're headed and we'll come back with an exact quote. No deposit needed to get one.
What are the requirements for renting a car in the Philippines?
Visiting from overseas: your home-country driver's licence, your passport showing an arrival stamp from within the last 90 days, and a credit card in the driver's name for the refundable security deposit.
Philippine residents: your Philippine driver's licence. If you put the deposit on a credit card, that licence is the only document we need. If you'd rather pay the deposit in cash, GCash or Maya, bring an original proof of billing or company ID and one more government-issued ID.
Age: 21 and above for cars and motorcycles, 30 and above for vans and SUVs. Drivers aged 21 and 22 can rent subject to approval, with a young driver fee.
Bring the originals — we verify them at handover.
Can I drive in the Philippines on my foreign licence?
Yes, for 90 days from the date you arrived.
If your licence is printed in English, that's all you need. No International Driving Permit, nothing to arrange before you fly.
If it's in another language or script, bring an International Driving Permit or an official English translation and carry it together with your original licence. The IDP translates your licence rather than replacing it, so one without the other isn't enough.
Staying past 90 days? You'll need a Philippine licence from the LTO to keep driving.
Do I need a credit card to rent a car?
If you're visiting from overseas, yes — the refundable security deposit goes on a credit card in the driver's name. We place a hold on it rather than charging it, and release the hold when you bring the vehicle back.
If you're a Philippine resident, no. You can settle the deposit in cash, by GCash, or by Maya instead. That said, using a credit card is the quickest way through our counter, because the card covers the security side and your licence becomes the only document we need.
For the rental itself we take credit and debit cards, cash, GCash, Maya, and PayPal.
Is insurance included?
Yes, on every rental, and not as an upsell at the counter. You get a Collision Damage Waiver for the vehicle, Supplemental Liability Insurance for third-party damage and injury, and Personal Accident Insurance for the driver and passengers.
What you're responsible for is the excess — a participation fee if the vehicle is damaged, running from ₱5,000 to ₱35,000 depending on which class of vehicle you book. We tell you yours before you sign anything.
If you'd rather carry no excess at all, you can buy full protection through our partner RentalCover when you book.
Do you deliver the car to the airport or my hotel?
Yes — airports, piers, hotels, resorts, homes, and offices, across all seven of our branches.
Delivery and collection carries a fee based on distance, quoted to you when you book. Give us 24 hours' notice where you can, though it's always worth asking about shorter notice.
For airport and pier pickups, send us your flight or ferry number. We track arrivals in real time and adjust for delays, so our representative is there when you actually land rather than when you were scheduled to.
Do you offer the best car rental with driver in Cebu?
Yes — and the part most people don't expect is that we run around the clock. Book a driver for any hour, including a 2 AM airport run, and there's no night surcharge.
Our chauffeurs are English-speaking and vetted, and they know Cebu, Bohol and Dumaguete properly — not just where the tourist stops are, but which road to take at 5 PM on a Friday. Fuel and insurance are included in the rate, so what we quote is what you pay.
Can I pick up the car in Cebu and drop it off in Dumaguete?
Yes, between our branches — a one-way fee applies, based on the route.
Where the route involves a ferry crossing, there are two conditions. We need to approve it in writing before you travel, and marine insurance is required, which we arrange for you. Your standard rental cover stops at the pier, so while the vehicle is in transit you'd otherwise carry full financial responsibility for it — that's why the cover isn't optional on a crossing.
Tell us your pickup and drop-off points when you enquire and we'll confirm the route, the fee, and the paperwork in one go.
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Great experience with Bryan and Saferide Was using saferide car rental service from Cebu City to Oslob and Moalboal. Although the price quoted is slightly on the premium side, the car they assigned was clean, comfortable and relatively new. Bryan was my driver of the day and have to say I was very happy with his service from meet and great all the way to when he dropped me off at Moalboal. Always polite and courteous, along the way he provided a lot of information on the attractions and highlights along the way. A very capable driver as well and he negotiated the traffic very well, so felt very safe under his care. Overall it was a very nice experience and highly recommendedCourteous and efficient service I rent a car for a few days and dave was very Cooperated exceptionally well. The staff was courteous and excellent. Next time I will only take a car from them. Thanks for everything.Amazing! Great customer service, great price & highly recommend Rey Papellero as a driver in Cebu branch. I have had the chance to have him 4x times now and never disappoints! I always request him.Excellent backup when needing a vehicle! When I need to travel to the Cebu City and my own vehicle is not available, Saferide it my backup and is always reliable.Great deal and super convenient! My husband and I found out about this place less than an hour before we were on a city tour with them. Despite not having a reservation, the company welcomed us into their office, and got a car and a driver ready for us in twenty-nine minutes. The tour itself was great, and the driver was very courteous and friendly. We went to seven different spots in the city and the Tops outlook point, which cost us a total of 2800 pesos. A bargain if you ask me. Next time we are in Cebu, we are definitely going with this company again, and hopefully their inter-island yours are just as awesome.Easy and fast transaction in renting a desired car, one call away and that's it. The good thing is you can also request your desired driver. Thank you Saferide for a great experience in cebu. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Good service and very helpful 👍 (Dumaguete branch) March 2024Excellent rental experience from start to finish. The booking process was smooth and the staff name is RG is very friendly and professional. The car was clean and in great condition.very friendly awesome experience keep up the good work guys!!CLEAN CAR, STAFF EXTREMELY FRIENDLY. VERY SATISFIED AND WOULD RECOMMEND TO ANYONE WHO NEED CARS TO RENT. For those driving in the philippines for the first time, be alert that although traffic signs and lane restrictions and so forth may be the same in your own country, drives generally do not abide traffic by-laws other than red and green lights. So drive with extreme caution!!PS. I will drive manual the next visit!!Outstanding service from our driver Lucas, our driver, made our tour truly enjoyable with his helpfulness & friendly attitude. The car we drove in was very clean. Highly recommend!Great Service Fast Transaction! Accomodating staffs. Flexible Payment options. Cars are in good condition. It's my second time and definitely not the last.Great service from kuya Roner. High recommend. If you’re ever in cebu and need a motorcycle rental check out saferide cebu and look for kuya roner he’ll help you. ���Great experience with SafeRide! The car was clean and well-maintained, and the rental process was smooth and hassle free. Huge thanks to Sir Audriel for his excellent assistance. He's very accommodating and professional.Will book again The staff was helpful. Had sone issues with booking in third party app but they were accommodating. Highly recommended.For how many years now my family always chosen Saferide Car rental whenever we are in Cebu. This time am here again and so much impressed by the Lapulapu branch Fleet Officer DANE and the Assistant Jayboy. The car assigned to me was really good , no worries to drive anywhere going and. toing around Cebu. well done boys. see u again next year.Thank you for helping us to see the beauty of Cebu. This company deserves a 5 star, very accommodating driver/photographer Mr. Rey Papellero. Kudos!second time renting from Saferide, and again, the service and car were great. The Vios we rented is new and clean. And Russel, our "car concierge" was awesome. Russel was right on time delivering and picking up the car, and he is super professional and nice. we will be renting from Saferide again soon.Rent-a-car I have rented twice from Safe Ride and both times I have had a great experience and no problems with their vehicles. I recommend using this local agency over the name brand agencies at the airport.Best car rental place in Cebu! I have used Safe Ride three times now to rent a self-drive van for the six of us in our group and each time has been a pleasant experience. The rates are less than the "name brand" rental places and they have a greater variety of vehicles to choose from. The vehicles I have rented were lower mileage, newer and in good condition with everything in working order. The one time I did have a concern with a vehicle's brakes, they promptly replaced the vehicle with an other one. They have always treated me fairly and I would highly recommend this car rental company.Fantastic and convenient service The service was excellent! The team was very helpful and made everything convenient by picking up the car directly from my hotel. Highly recommend this hassle-free and professional experience!The best car rental service in Cebu and Panglao. I recommend to everyone. Can be booked remotely from any countrySaferide best service Good service, Sir Rg. Very accomodating and friendly.업체를 찾기가 조금 힘들어요! 구글맵에서 세이프라이드 검색 후 하늘색 집을 찾으세요! 매우 친절하십니다! 차 상태도 깔끔해요! 10분 정도 늦었는데도 추가요금없이 바로 반납도 완료했습니다. 추천드립니다!I’ve been using Saferide Car Rental every time I travel to Cebu and Dumaguete, and they’ve always been reliable and easy to deal with. I recently booked a car with a driver through them, and the experience was excellent. Our driver, Karl, was very professional and drove so smoothly that I didn’t feel car sick at all during the trip. Highly recommended, especially if you want a stress-free ride. Thank you, Saferide and Karl!excellence experience Rented a car from Saferide Dumaguete I had a great experience. The vehicle was clean, reliable, and the whole process was quick and hassle-free. Shout out and Special Thanks to Sir Vince for his excellent assistance he was friendly, responsive, and very helpful throughout. Highly recommended!Good service and accompdating.Specialy to sir paolo.very nice and friendly rental service of local business. Especially the return process is clear and convenient , I don't need to waste too much time in airport ,and I just leave the car there where the corespondent staff "Ronel" been waiting for checking. Thanks a lot,and recommend to anyone who want to rent a car in Cebu.Bilutleie Veldig bra bilutleie, utrulig mange fine biler å velge imellom. Kan anbefales videre, må oppleves...Great service. We like on time and fast transactions and hassle free and they have gives us that. Thank you to Ronel for that experience.Outstanding service from start to finish Very transparent with their pricing and incredibly quick to respond to any questions. The entire process was seamless from start to finish. Jason, who assisted us with both the pickup and return of the car, was exceptionally kind and helpful throughout. We truly appreciated the excellent service. Thank you for everything, Solène and Quentin!
