Renting a car in Karachi costs PKR 3,800–23,000 per day in 2026 depending on category. Economy hatchbacks start at PKR 3,800/day with driver, sedans (Corolla, Civic) average PKR 6,500–8,500/day, Hiace vans run PKR 9,000–10,500/day, and SUVs (Fortuner, Prado) sit at PKR 17,000–23,000/day.
What does each car category cost in Karachi?
| Category | Typical cars | Daily rate (with driver) |
|---|---|---|
| Economy | Mehran, Cultus, Wagon R | PKR 3,800–5,000 |
| Sedan | Corolla, Civic, City | PKR 6,500–8,500 |
| Van | Hiace, APV | PKR 9,000–10,500 |
| SUV | Fortuner, Prado, Sportage | PKR 17,000–23,000 |
| Luxury | Mercedes E/S-Class, Land Cruiser V8 | PKR 28,000–40,000+ |
Rates are for within-city use with a driver. Fuel, tolls, and the driver's meal allowance on outstation trips are extra.
Is self-drive cheaper in Karachi?
Yes — self-drive saves PKR 1,500–3,000/day against with-driver rates, but requires a refundable deposit of PKR 25,000–100,000, a valid Pakistani licence, and usually a CNIC copy. Self-drive supply is concentrated in PECHS, Gulshan, and DHA.
What do outstation and one-way trips cost?
One-way rentals to Hyderabad or Bahawalpur carry a PKR 15,000–25,000 surcharge over the daily rate. Coastal multi-day packages (Hingol National Park, Gwadar) run PKR 35,000–60,000 for 2–3 days with an SUV and driver.
How does Karachi compare to Lahore and Islamabad?
Karachi sedans price roughly level with Lahore and 5–10% below Islamabad. Karachi's real difference is structure: ride-hailing dominates short trips, so rental vendors focus on multi-day, corporate, and tourist bookings — which means better multi-day discounts (10–20% for 3+ days) than other cities.
