The short answer
You can rent trekking gear in Thamel and Lakeside, bicycles and motorbikes in tourist areas and cars with drivers from agencies and hotels. Self-drive car rental is uncommon and not advised on mountain roads for first-timers.
Check condition, ask about insurance and deposit, and read the terms. For motorbikes, make sure you hold a valid licence and helmet and read the local rules.
Key facts
- Gear
- Thamel, Lakeside
- Bikes
- Tourist areas
- Cars
- With driver
- Check
- Insurance, deposit
How it works
- Decide what you needGear or vehicle.
- Compare two offersTerms and price.
- Inspect itemsPhotograph.
- Understand the depositWritten.
- Return on timeGet a receipt.
Insider tip
Photograph the rental item before leaving the shop.
Avoid this
Do not rent a motorbike without a valid licence and helmet.
Related questions
Is self-drive possible?
Rare and not advised for visitors on hill roads.
Do rentals include fuel?
Usually not.
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