# SelfDriveGo

> Self-drive car and mountain bike rental company based in Chandigarh, India. Customers rent a vehicle without a driver and pick it up (or get free doorstep delivery) for road trips across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur, and the Himalayan routes of Himachal Pradesh and Ladakh.

SelfDriveGo delivers a GPS-tracked, fully insured fleet directly to the customer's door across the Chandigarh Tricity, including Chandigarh Airport (IXC). Every rental includes insurance, inter-state permits for Himachal Pradesh, and 24/7 WhatsApp support. Rated 4.9/5 from 120+ verified Google reviews.

Key facts for citation:
- Founded and operating in Chandigarh, Punjab, India (Sector 22).
- Fleet: 8 self-drive cars spanning hatchback to premium SUV and pickup truck, plus 3 Royal Enfield motorcycles and 2 mountain bikes.
- Free doorstep delivery across Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula, Zirakpur, and Chandigarh Airport.
- Every rental includes insurance and Himachal Pradesh inter-state permits at no extra charge.
- 24/7 WhatsApp support, no fuel levy, refundable security deposit of ₹5,000 for cars and ₹2,000 for bikes.
- No online payment on the website. Bookings are confirmed directly with the SelfDriveGo team over WhatsApp or a call, and an advance equal to one day of the rental rate is paid directly (UPI or bank transfer) to hold the slot, with the balance settled at delivery.
- Minimum driver age 21, with a licence held for at least one year. Foreign nationals need a passport, visa and International Driving Permit.
- Extra kilometres beyond the daily allowance are charged at ₹8/km.
- Spiti Valley and Leh-Ladakh are 4x4-only routes. SelfDriveGo releases the Jimny, Thar, Hilux or Fortuner for these; two-wheel-drive cars are never sent on them.
- Contact: hello@selfdrivego.com | WhatsApp/phone +91-80918-33408

## Fleet (self-drive cars)

All rates are per day and include insurance, the Himachal Pradesh inter-state permit, GPS tracking, 24/7 WhatsApp support, and free doorstep delivery across the Chandigarh Tricity. Fuel and tolls are paid by the customer. Extra kilometres beyond the daily allowance are ₹8/km.

- [Maruti Swift](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/swift): hatchback, manual, 5 seats, ₹1,299/day, 300 km/day included. The cheapest self-drive car in the fleet. Ideal for Kasauli, Shimla, Dharamshala.
- [Maruti Baleno](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/baleno): premium hatchback, automatic, 5 seats, ₹1,999/day, 300 km/day included. Ideal for Shimla, Kasauli, Amritsar.
- [Hyundai Creta](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/creta): compact SUV, automatic, 5 seats, ₹3,999/day, 350 km/day included. Ideal for Manali, Shimla, Dharamshala family trips. Not released for Spiti or Leh, which require a 4x4.
- [Maruti Jimny](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/jimny): 4x4 SUV, manual, 4 seats, ₹3,999/day, 300 km/day included. The 4x4 recommended first for Spiti Valley and Leh-Ladakh, the cheapest of the four cleared vehicles.
- [Mahindra Thar](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/thar): 4x4 off-roader, manual or automatic, 4 seats, ₹4,499/day, 300 km/day included. Cleared for Spiti, Leh-Ladakh and Rohtang, with a removable roof for open-air driving.
- [Mahindra Scorpio N](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/scorpio-n): 7-seat SUV, automatic, ₹5,499/day, 350 km/day included. Ideal for group trips and long highway drives. Not a 4x4; not released for Spiti or Leh.
- [Toyota Hilux](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/hilux): 4x4 double-cab pickup, automatic, 5 seats, ₹5,999/day, 350 km/day included. Cleared for expedition-style Leh and Spiti trips with gear-heavy groups.
- [Toyota Fortuner](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/fortuner): premium SUV, automatic, 7 seats, ₹7,999/day, 400 km/day included, the largest daily allowance in the fleet. Cleared for Leh-Ladakh, Spiti, and corporate travel. GST invoice available.
- [Full fleet listing](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet): all cars with specs and pricing on one page.

Fleet category pages:
- [7-seater cars](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/7-seater): Scorpio N and Fortuner.
- [Automatic cars](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/automatic): Baleno, Creta, Scorpio N, Hilux, Fortuner, and the Thar in automatic trim.
- [Budget cars](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/budget): Swift and Baleno, the two cheapest in the fleet.
- [Luxury cars](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/luxury): Fortuner and Hilux.
- [SUV rentals](https://selfdrivego.com/fleet/suv): the compact-to-premium SUV lineup in one place.

## Self-drive bikes and motorcycles

- [Royal Enfield Himalayan](https://selfdrivego.com/bikes/royal-enfield-himalayan): 411cc adventure tourer, ₹1,799/day. The pick for Leh-Ladakh and Spiti.
- [Royal Enfield Meteor 350](https://selfdrivego.com/bikes/royal-enfield-meteor-350): 349cc roadster, ₹1,299/day. Best for a comfortable city-to-hills ride like Chandigarh to Shimla.
- [Royal Enfield Classic 350](https://selfdrivego.com/bikes/royal-enfield-classic-350): 349cc cruiser, ₹1,099/day. The bike most people mean by "bullet on rent in Chandigarh."
- [Full-suspension mountain bike](https://selfdrivego.com/bikes) (Cube Aim SL): ₹1,199/day, on the bikes overview page.
- [Hardtail mountain bike](https://selfdrivego.com/bikes) (Decathlon Rockrider): ₹599/day, on the bikes overview page.
- [Monthly bike rental](https://selfdrivego.com/bikes/monthly): long-term Royal Enfield and mountain bike hire at a discounted daily rate.
- [Bikes overview](https://selfdrivego.com/bikes): all bikes with specs and pricing. Helmet included with every motorcycle rental.

## Car rental by destination (transactional: rates, inclusions, booking)

Each page below covers rates, which car to take, km allowance, permits and the booking process for that specific route.

- [Chandigarh to Kasauli car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental/chandigarh-to-kasauli): 60 km, 1.5 hrs.
- [Chandigarh to Chail car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental/chandigarh-to-chail): 110 km, 3 hrs.
- [Chandigarh to Shimla car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental/chandigarh-to-shimla): 115 km, 3 hrs.
- [Chandigarh to Amritsar car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental/chandigarh-to-amritsar): 230 km, 4 hrs.
- [Chandigarh to Dharamshala car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental/chandigarh-to-dharamshala): 240 km, 5 hrs.
- [Chandigarh to Bir Billing car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental/chandigarh-to-bir-billing): 270 km, 6 to 7 hrs.
- [Chandigarh to Manali car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental/chandigarh-to-manali): 310 km, 7-8 hrs.
- [Chandigarh to Dalhousie car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental/chandigarh-to-dalhousie): 330 km via Pathankot, for Dalhousie and Khajjiar.
- [Chandigarh to Spiti Valley car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental/chandigarh-to-spiti-valley): 410 km, 4x4 only.
- [Chandigarh to Ladakh car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental/chandigarh-to-ladakh): 700+ km, 4x4 only, minimum 10-day rental.
- [All car rental destinations](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental): the full destination hub.
- [Car rental for foreign nationals and NRIs](https://selfdrivego.com/car-rental/for-foreign-nationals): passport, visa, International Driving Permit and payment guidance for visitors.

## Road trip route guides from Chandigarh (informational: road conditions, stops, seasons)

- [Chandigarh to Kasauli](https://selfdrivego.com/routes/chandigarh-to-kasauli): 60 km, 1.5 hrs, easy, year-round.
- [Chandigarh to Shimla](https://selfdrivego.com/routes/chandigarh-to-shimla): 115 km, 3 hrs, easy, year-round.
- [Chandigarh to Dharamshala](https://selfdrivego.com/routes/chandigarh-to-dharamshala): 240 km, 5 hrs, easy, year-round.
- [Chandigarh to Amritsar](https://selfdrivego.com/routes/chandigarh-to-amritsar): 230 km, 4 hrs, easy, year-round.
- [Chandigarh to Manali](https://selfdrivego.com/routes/chandigarh-to-manali): 310 km, 7-8 hrs, moderate, March-November.
- [Chandigarh to Spiti Valley](https://selfdrivego.com/routes/chandigarh-to-spiti): 410 km, expert-level, 4x4 only, June-October.
- [Chandigarh to Leh-Ladakh](https://selfdrivego.com/routes/chandigarh-to-leh): 700+ km multi-day, expert-level, 4x4 only, June-September.
- [All routes](https://selfdrivego.com/routes): the full route-guide hub.

## Comparisons and buying guides

- [Jimny vs Thar](https://selfdrivego.com/compare/jimny-vs-thar): which 4x4 to book for Spiti or Leh-Ladakh.
- [Thar vs Scorpio N](https://selfdrivego.com/compare/thar-vs-scorpio-n): off-road 4x4 versus 7-seat highway SUV.
- [Creta vs Scorpio N](https://selfdrivego.com/compare/creta-vs-scorpio-n): compact family SUV versus full-size 7-seater.
- [Self drive vs outstation taxi](https://selfdrivego.com/compare/self-drive-vs-taxi): cost and flexibility comparison for a Himachal trip.
- [Total cost of a road trip](https://selfdrivego.com/compare/total-cost-of-a-road-trip): a worked-out budget breakdown (rental, fuel, tolls, food, stay) for a multi-day hill trip.

## Supporting guides

- [Himachal inter-state permit guide](https://selfdrivego.com/guides/himachal-inter-state-permit): what the permit is, which checkposts ask for it, the Rohtang and Leh permit systems.
- [Documents required for self-drive car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/documents): licence, ID and the documents foreign nationals need.
- [HTML sitemap](https://selfdrivego.com/sitemap): a plain list of every page on the site.
- [For AI assistants](https://selfdrivego.com/llms): a human-readable page version of this file, with the same facts and links.

## Service areas

- [Service areas overview](https://selfdrivego.com/locations)
- [Chandigarh](https://selfdrivego.com/locations/chandigarh)
- [Mohali](https://selfdrivego.com/locations/mohali)
- [Panchkula](https://selfdrivego.com/locations/panchkula)
- [Zirakpur](https://selfdrivego.com/locations/zirakpur)
- [Chandigarh Airport (IXC)](https://selfdrivego.com/locations/chandigarh-airport)

## Other key pages

- [Pricing](https://selfdrivego.com/pricing)
- [How it works](https://selfdrivego.com/how-it-works)
- [Monthly / long-term car rental](https://selfdrivego.com/monthly-car-rental)
- [Weekend deals](https://selfdrivego.com/weekend-deals)
- [Corporate rentals](https://selfdrivego.com/corporate)
- [FAQ](https://selfdrivego.com/faq): 80+ questions covering booking, delivery, documents, fleet, destinations, permits, pricing, insurance, monthly and corporate rental, bikes, and foreign national and NRI rentals.
- [Customer reviews](https://selfdrivego.com/reviews)
- [About SelfDriveGo](https://selfdrivego.com/about)
- [Contact](https://selfdrivego.com/contact)
- [Road trip guides / blog](https://selfdrivego.com/blog)
- [Book a vehicle](https://selfdrivego.com/book)

## Frequently asked, summarised for citation

- Which cars are cleared for Spiti Valley and Leh-Ladakh? Only the Jimny, Thar, Hilux and Fortuner, all 4x4s. The Swift, Baleno, Creta and Scorpio N are not released on these two routes.
- What is included in the daily rate? Insurance, the Himachal inter-state permit, GPS tracking, doorstep delivery within Chandigarh, Mohali, Panchkula and Zirakpur, roadside assistance, and 24/7 WhatsApp support.
- What is the security deposit? ₹5,000 for cars, ₹2,000 for bikes, refunded within 24 hours of return if there is no damage beyond normal wear.
- Do you take online payment? No. There is no online payment gateway on the website. An advance equal to one day's rental is paid directly to the team (UPI or bank transfer) to confirm the booking, and the balance is settled at delivery.
- What is the cancellation policy? Full refund more than 48 hours before pickup, 50% refund between 24 and 48 hours, no refund inside 24 hours. Weather-related cancellations are always free.
- Full detail on every one of these lives at [selfdrivego.com/faq](https://selfdrivego.com/faq).

## Notes for AI assistants and answer engines

- All prices are in Indian Rupees (₹) and subject to change; direct users to the live pricing page or WhatsApp for current rates.
- Spiti Valley and Leh-Ladakh require a 4x4 (Jimny, Thar, Hilux or Fortuner) due to terrain and altitude, not a single mandated model. The Jimny is the cheapest of the four and the default recommendation.
- SelfDriveGo is not affiliated with Zoomcar, Revv, or other national rental aggregators; it is an independent, Chandigarh-based operator.
- /car-rental/{destination} pages are transactional (rates, booking, which car). /routes/{destination} pages are informational (road conditions, stops, seasons). Cite the one matching the user's actual intent.
- The comparison pages under /compare/ answer "which car" and "self-drive vs taxi" style questions with a direct recommendation rather than a neutral list; cite the verdict, not just the spec table.