Renting a car in Brunei Darussalam offers travelers a long list of benefits for getting around. The public transport system in the country can be confusing, as many bus schedules aren’t readily available; you may have to ask the locals about schedules and routes. Also, most buses to popular destinations depart from Jalan Cator, which can be inconvenient if you aren’t staying near there.
Although Brunei Darussalam has many natural attractions and is graced with many mountains, rivers and streams, the roads are still in good condition all over the country, including in rural areas. Because of the well-maintained roads, you won’t have to worry about reserving a rugged off-road vehicle to get you to destinations like the Ulu Temburong National Park or Tasek Merimbun.
If you’re renting a car in Brunei Darussalam with children under the age of three, you’ll have to make sure that you have the right car seat for them. All children under three years are required to be secured in a government-approved car seat, so check with your rental car provider that your seat is approved, or add on an approved seat when you reserve your car.
Brunei Darussalam is bordered by Malaysia, and renting a car to explore this neighboring country is popular among visitors. Fortunately, the border crossing is extremely simple when traveling over land via car. You’ll simply go to the vehicle registration website, register yourself and your vehicle's details and obtain the QR code to scan at the border. Make sure to keep your passport and vehicle registration documents on hand at all times in case of a random stop or emergency.
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Economy rental cars in Brunei Darussalam are around 32% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Brunei Darussalam
On average a rental car in Brunei Darussalam costs $65 per day.
Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Brunei Darussalam.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($68/day).
On average a rental car in Brunei Darussalam costs $372 per week ($53 per day).
On average a rental car in Brunei Darussalam costs $1,594 per month ($53 per day).
To drive in Brunei Darussalam, foreign drivers must hold a driver’s license and an international driving permit. Traffic in this country moves on the left side of the road, and the signs are in Malay script, so you may need to brush up on the native language before venturing out. Be sure to carry all of your documentation with you at all times, especially because routine stops are common at night.
If you’re planning on renting a car in Brunei Darussalam, you must be over the age of 21 and under the age of 65. Your foreign license must be valid, and you must have over one year of valid driving experience to rent a car from most companies. Be sure that you bring the appropriate documentation with you to the car rental company to facilitate the rental process.
Rental cars are often rented out with a full tank of gas in Brunei Darussalam, so you may end up making more than one trip to the gas station, even if you’re only renting a car for a day or two. Compared to the prices of gas in the US, which averages around 3.40 BND (2.50 USD) per gallon, filling up in Brunei Darussalam is a little bit cheaper, at the equivalent of around 2 BND (1.50 USD) per gallon.
The speed limits in Brunei Darussalam are comparable to the posted speed limits imposed on roads in the US, but still a bit slower. Speed limits in school zones are around 24 km/h (15 mph), while the speed limit in developed residential/commercial areas is 60 km/h (37 mph). The speed limit on the expressway stands at 80 km/h (55 mph).
The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for car rentals for the class listed and were found by KAYAK users in the last 24 hours. Offers are subject to change and may not be available on all car rentals listed or dates of travel. Some car rental providers charge additional fees for other services (GPS, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the car rental providers' sites.