2. Chauffeur-Driven Car Rental for NRIs

Not everyone wants to drive immediately after an international flight.

If you are travelling with parents, children or elderly family members, or simply want to relax after landing, a chauffeur-driven car may be a better choice.

With a chauffeur-driven rental, you don’t have to worry about:

• Driving in unfamiliar traffic
• Finding parking
• Navigating unfamiliar roads
• Driving after a long flight
• Managing the vehicle yourself

This can be particularly useful for airport transfers, family visits, business travel and Kerala sightseeing.

Choose chauffeur-driven travel if:

You want someone else to drive → Chauffeur-driven

You want to relax after landing → Chauffeur-driven

You are travelling with elderly family members → Chauffeur-driven

You don’t regularly drive in Kerala → Chauffeur-driven

The right choice isn’t about which option is universally better. It’s about how you want your Kerala trip to feel.

3. Weekly Car Rental for NRIs Staying Several Weeks

Many NRIs don’t visit Kerala for just two or three days.

If you’re staying for a few weeks, booking a rental based on your entire stay can be more practical than arranging transportation separately every day.

A weekly rental may suit:

• Extended family visits
• Holiday stays
• Business visits
• Multiple local trips
• Kerala road trips
• NRIs returning home for a longer stay

Before booking, tell the rental company your exact dates and intended use.

That makes it easier to identify the appropriate vehicle and rental arrangement.

4. Monthly Car Rental for Long Stays

If you’re returning to Kerala for a month or longer, a monthly rental may be worth considering.

This can be useful if you’re:

• Staying with family for an extended period
• Working remotely from Kerala
• Managing personal or family responsibilities
• Planning multiple trips
• Looking for one vehicle throughout your stay

ArrowCabs offers monthly car rental options, including options aimed at NRIs and longer stays. View ArrowCabs Monthly Car Rental . Instead of arranging transportation repeatedly, you can enquire about having a rental vehicle available for your required period.

Which Car Should an NRI Choose?

Once you’ve decided between self-drive and chauffeur-driven rental, the next question is:

“Which car should I actually book?”

The answer depends mainly on your passengers, luggage and travel plans.

Hatchback

A hatchback can work well for:

• Couples
• Solo travellers
• Small families
• Mostly city travel
• Travellers with limited luggage

If you don’t need a lot of passenger or luggage space, a hatchback can be a practical choice.

Sedan

A sedan may be more suitable if you want:

• More boot space
• Comfortable family travel
• A balance between city and highway driving
• Space for passengers and luggage

It’s a good middle-ground option for many NRI visitors.

SUV

If you’re travelling with more luggage or planning longer journeys, an SUV can provide additional cabin and luggage space.

An SUV may make more sense when your trip involves:

• Family travel
• Longer road trips
• Multiple pieces of luggage
• Hill destinations
• More passengers

7-Seater

Travelling with parents, children, relatives or a larger group?

A 7-seater can make more sense than booking two smaller cars.

Before booking, consider both the number of passengers and the amount of luggage you will bring from abroad.

Automatic or Manual: Which Is Better for NRIs?

If you usually drive an automatic car abroad, you may naturally prefer an automatic rental in Kerala as well.

An automatic car can be convenient if you are not comfortable driving a manual transmission or simply prefer easier driving in traffic.

ArrowCabs currently offers automatic self-drive vehicles across different categories. View Available Self-Drive Cars

When making an enquiry, simply tell the team:

“I need an automatic self-drive car.”

This makes your requirement clear from the beginning.

What If You Want to Travel Outside Trivandrum?

If you’re planning to use the rental for a Kerala trip, mention your intended destinations while booking.

For example:

Trivandrum → Varkala → Kollam

Trivandrum → Alleppey → Kochi

Trivandrum → Munnar

Trivandrum → Kanyakumari

Your intended route can help the rental company confirm the applicable travel conditions and whether the selected vehicle is suitable.

Don’t simply assume that every rental vehicle can be taken anywhere without checking the rental conditions first.

What Should NRIs Check Before Confirming a Car Rental?

Before you pay or confirm the booking, get clear answers to these questions:

Vehicle

Which exact car or vehicle category will I receive?

Transmission

Is it automatic or manual?

Rental period

What is the minimum rental period?

Documents

What documents should I bring?

Deposit

Is a security deposit applicable to my booking?

Pickup

Where and when will I collect the car?

Return

Where and when should I return it?

Travel

Can I use the car for my planned Kerala route?

Support

What should I do if there is a breakdown or vehicle problem?

Price

What is the current quotation for my exact dates and vehicle?

Getting these answers beforehand makes the rental process much smoother.

Why NRIs Choose ArrowCabs for Car Rental in Trivandrum

When you’re arranging a rental from another country, convenience and communication matter.

ArrowCabs provides car rental services in Trivandrum with options for NRI rentals, self-drive cars, monthly rentals and other car rental requirements. ArrowCabs Car Rental Services

The website also provides information about its self-drive fleet, rental requirements and booking conditions, allowing customers to understand the process before confirming a vehicle. ArrowCabs Self-Drive Rental

For an NRI, that means you can discuss your requirements before you leave your home country, rather than trying to arrange everything after landing.