For those who want to know more about Laos , the best choice is to rent a car. After all, transport communication in the country is very poorly developed. Of course, you can get from one city to another. There is a bus service between some cities, and a railway to other cities. But, firstly, these vehicles do not adhere to a clear timetable, and secondly - there is no question of any comfort on the road and there is no question.
Where and how to rent a car?
Rent a car in Laos is possible only in large cities: Vientiane , Pakse , Luang Prabang , Vang Vieng , Savannakhet and Phonsavan . Here are the following companies:
- Europcar;
- AVIS;
- Alamo;
- Sixt;
- Budget;
- Enterprise.
The offices of car rental companies are easy to find at Vientiane Airport . However, it is more convenient to book the desired car in advance, via the Internet.
To register a lease, you need to have international rights, a passport, 1-2 credit cards. Different companies have different age requirements for renters: some are willing to provide a car for people over 21 years old, others require the driver to turn 23.
The cost of renting a car varies depending on the company. In addition, it depends on the length of the lease and the brand of the car. In a day it can be from 30 to 130 US dollars.
Note: some firms set a kilometer limit or prohibit the use of cars outside the established region. The car must be inspected before entering into the lease contract.
Features of traffic
In Laos, right-hand traffic. This should be remembered, but one must be prepared for the fact that the Laotians themselves often violate this regime, as, indeed, other rules of the road.
Road markings can be seen here, perhaps, only in the capital. The condition of roads is not the best, therefore it is better to rent an SUV if possible.
Rent of bikes
However, the alternative to renting a car in Laos is renting bikes. It costs less, and in some cases it is possible to drive a bike where the car simply does not pass. Yes, and points where you can rent a motorcycle or a moped, more. However, moving on a bike in the winter is cold, and dust does not contribute to the comfort of travel. But motobikes, like bicycles, have an unofficial advantage over cars on the roads.