Tips for Goa mini-bus and coach tourism

Useful tips for Goa bus groups with ‘what to see’ and ‘what to do’ items and  ‘bus- friendly’ or must see tourist sites in Goa. Check our list of attractions before planning your bus tour with a stop or departure in Goa. Let us know if your favourite attraction or ‘bus-stop’ is not there and you think we should add it to our list of Goa highlights.

What to expect when renting a car with driver in Goa?

So if you"ve booked your flight, confirmed your accommodation, and you"re looking for car hire in Goa. But what"s this? Car with a driver? You can drive and you have an international license so why do you need a driver. In India the roads are very different to the rest of the world. Even in Goa the danger of wandering livestock is a massive danger. Driver wages are very cheap so almost all Goa car rental companies give you a car with a driver. But don"t worry. The drivers are pretty cool chaps. They"ve got great moustaches, plenty of jokes, and loads of local tips to enhance your holiday.

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ganesh credit: abcdz2000 CC BY-SA 2.0
Making of ganesh idols in Mapusa, Goa

Why hire a Car with Driver in Goa

Advantages for Goa Car with driver rentals:

Prices come down for multi-day rental and drivers are very flexible. On some days you might use the car to hit a secluded beach up the coast. On others you may stay in the resort and use the car for a night out in Baga or Calungute. Here"s another massive advantage of having the driver – you can enjoy a good drink and still have a car to take you home. Each of Goa"s areas offers a different night out, from cheesy Irish pubs to Indian discos and hippy psy trance raves. So you"ll want to see more than just the bars close to the hotel.

Cheap prices for Goa car with driver rentals: 

Hiring a car with driver in Goa is very affordable. For a full day hire you might only pay around €20 -25 for a small cheap car and a driver with a few years experience. This includes 80kms but you"ll pay extra for each kilometer over this. Usually the better the car the more experienced the driver. Rental companies only trust their top vehicles to guys who know how to veer out of the way of cows and drunken tourists

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Car with driver from Sri Panchvati Travels & Tours

Reservations for car with driver rentals in Goa

Book via a car rental company or travel agent:

Car with driver services are offered by car rental companies and travel agencies. Both offer similar prices, but there are differences. Car rental companies are more likely to have a range of vehicle on offer, so you can get something more luxurious than an old Tata or something for more passengers. Travel agencies generally stick to the entry level services but have similar price as the car rental

How to compare and reserve Goa car with driver rentals?

Our website lists different companies that offer car with driver services in Goa like Angel Car Rental in Calangute, Joey"s Car Rentals in Panjin and Mm Car Rentals in Margoa. You can compare fleet information, request quotes, and book your entire car with driver services without even sending any emails. Just start by filling out your request in the form and use the ‘tours/transfers here’ select option to explain your need for availability of the car and the driver.

Between Bangalore&Goa s Road

Between Bangalore&Goa s Road credit: nImAdestiny CC BY 2.0

The Goa driver-guide experience:

Better drivers get trusted with better cars. And more experienced drivers can make a real difference in your rental experience. These drivers know the local spots and are far more useful than a travel guide. Where to drink the best banana lassi? Which beach offers the best sunset views? Which amazing ruins are free to visit? The driver uses all his experience from other passengers to help you plan an itinerary. Every time you visit somewhere he"ll ask your opinion, and through this the driver builds up a picture of what impresses his passengers. It"s this local knowledge that makes a car with driver a much better experience than hiring a taxi in Goa.

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View of cars with driver from Joey"s Goa Car Rentals

What happens if there is a problem with your driver or car?

If there is a problem then you should contact the rental agency immediately. It"s better to sort any disagreement directly through them. If the vehicle breaks down then the agency should provide another one if it cannot be immediately be fixed.

What to see with your chauffeured rental car in Goa

When you have a car with a driver in Goa you"ve opened up a whole world of possibility. Each day can bring something new.

Sand, sea, and sunbathing:

Palolem Beach in Goa

Palolem Beach in Goa credit: Klaus Nahr CC BY-SA 2.0

There are too many beaches in Goa to mention. The whole coastline is one uninterrupted stretch of virgin sand waiting to be explored. In the far north and most of the south, the majority of the beaches are deserted. The odd bamboo hut restaurant serves food and drinks and the only ones stealing the prime sunbathing spots are cows. For livelier beaches with more choice of sunset facing bars try Calungute for something brash and Arambol for something rustic.

Partying in Goa:

Tourists in Goa

Goa attracts tourists from all over the world, particularly from Sweden. Photo credit: Stephen Bailey

Ever since the hippies of the 1960s Goa has been famous for parties. The local authorities are trying to change this image but there is still a huge variety of nights out. For in your face Indian partying spends an evening in Baga Beach. Prefer to hang out with middle aged expats? Calungute"s strip of European pubs offers live screen football and more steak and chips than curry. Anjuna is the hippy chic hang out for the cool kids, and Vagator is the place for people who still think it"s the 1960s. Beware of fenny. The local Goan spirit slips down all too easily and is known to produce feelings of drunken euphoria. Good job you"ve got a driver taking you home.

Old Goa:

A long time before the bearded hippies there was another foreign visitor. The Portuguese ruled Goa for centuries and during that time they built a whole colony of buildings and impressive churches. Old Goa is UNESCO World Heritage site and if you spend one day away from the beach it should be to admire this ancient city. Check out the Se Cathedral, the St Francis of Assisi Chapel, or simply wander the cobblestoned streets.

Church of St Francis of Assisi, Old Goa

Church of St Francis of Assisi, Old Goa credit: David Jones CC BY 2.0

Compare car with driver rental services

Read more information about travel services in India or transport in Goa on this website. If you want to hire a car with driver in Goa, please use our quote request form. RentAutobus is the one-stop chauffeured services portal for smart travellers, travel agents, travel managers and tour operators!

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