More words of wisdom from the webmaster: Car rental can be false economy This is especially so if you are new to Russia. A car rented from a western-managed company (I doubt you will have patience, if not the ability, to deal with a local operator) will cost you about $100/day. Gasoline will be another $10-20. And what value would you put on risks? Plus, not knowing the environment, you are likely to pay premium prices for food and accommodation. While $200 may sound like a lot and make you think of renting a car, remember to subtract the cost of renting, gasoline, traffic fines etc. from our daily rate. Don't forget to factor in risks big and small, and time lost figuring your way. Depending on your plans and needs, hiring us may even SAVE you money. Hiring a driver is especially recommended when you travel as a small group. |
www.MoscowDrivers.net
Freelance English Speaking Drivers in Moscow, Russia
IN
RESPONSE TO TWO INQUIRIES IN JUST ONE WEEK I'VE COMPILED THIS LIST OF AGENCIES THAT OFFER
Car rental in Moscow
Related: |
Car rental establishment that offer good cars to "rich foreigners" are are easy to find. Many world-wide agencies are represented in Sheremetyevo and Domodedovo airports. The cheaper part of the market, where Russian made cars are offered at rates that an average Muscovite can afford, is harder to find. Thus this compilation of car rental agencies in Moscow which will offer you a vehicle at no more that $40/day.
In additional to usual disclaimers to the effect that I provide information etc. I would like to mention that
(a) Attempting to drive in Russia is a form of suicidal behaviour.
(b) Expensive car rental agencies don't charge extra for nothing. They are reliable, flexible, and easy to deal with. If you value your time and energy, deal with the westerner-oriented car rental part of the market.
Once again, as a travel industry worker with a semblance of responsibility I cannot recommend you attempt to drive in Russia yourself.
Finally, the long-awaited list
Lada cars. 145-0211, 505-5058
Cheap foreign-made cars. 995-9873
Lada cars. 743-6411, 782-2189
Laguna Rent a Car. 926-8866
Elex Polus. 256-9003 (daily 9am-9pm), 935-9020, 935-9011, 243-3164, 243-3160, www.prokatauto.ru
Autoday.ru. Cars and vans for 11-14 passengers. Il'yinka 3/8, which is right in the center (and 10-15 min walk from my apartment that you can rent). 776-9966 (24 hrs.), 743-5850 (24 hrs.), 924-9323 (10am-6pm).
Lada cars. 758-0259, 792-0503, 507-4329
Lada cars. 785-8130 (business hours), 771-2524 (24 hrs.)
City Trans. Leninsky prospekt 37a, 746-3119
Oka cars... Used to be near M. Belorusskaya, relocated, would love to know where they are because they has microscopic vehicles for $15/day.
This list was compiled based on advertisements in Iz Ruk v Ruki, Moscow's biggest advertising daily, and the Moscow Telephone Directory for 2004.
Feedback, contribution of materials, stories welcomed.
Pasha
PS. My permanent clients with a demonstrated ability to (a) survive on Russian roads and (b) financial capacity to pay for the consequences when things go wrong are welcomed to borrow my old Renault in exchange for a suitable contribution to its upkeep.
Have I failed to convince you NOT to attempt driving in
Moscow? |
Western car rental agencies (prices start at $60-100/day) Hertz Rolf Avis Budget Eurocar infinity.ru
|