{"id":131491,"date":"2021-10-09T19:27:24","date_gmt":"2021-10-09T11:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/?p=131491"},"modified":"2025-05-15T14:42:24","modified_gmt":"2025-05-15T06:42:24","slug":"beginners-guide-to-phv-car-rental-in-singapore","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/rentals\/beginners-guide-to-phv-car-rental-in-singapore\/","title":{"rendered":"Beginner\u2019s Guide to PHV Car Rental in Singapore *Updated: Apr 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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With Singapore\u2019s private hire vehicle (PHV) fleet swelling to more than 80,000 cars, it\u2019s evident that this transportation sector continues to thrive. Over the past few years, the industry has experienced exponential growth, reflecting the increasing preference for flexible employment options among drivers.<\/span><\/p>

If you are new to the private hire industry, you may be considering either purchasing or renting a car. When you purchase a car, you would likely have to fork out a huge initial capital outlay typically associated with a downpayment of 10 \u2013 50% of the car prices alongside COE premiums. An alternative way to circumvent such high upfront costs would be to rent from a PHV car rental company that allows you to pay the rental fees on a daily basis.<\/span><\/p>

If you are feeling lost or daunted by the sheer number of cars available for rent in the market, fret not as the GrabRentals team is here to help you get started on your PHV car rental journey!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Before you rent a car for PHV from GrabRentals, make sure you fulfil the following requirements! You will need to be a Singapore Citizen or PR with a valid PDVL (Private Hire Car Driver\u2019s Vocational License)\u00a0 \/ TDVL (Taxi Driver Vocational Licence).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

You must also be at least 30 years of age, with a driver\u2019s license of at least 1 year and less than 17 Drivers\u2019 Improvement Points (also known as Demerit Points).<\/span><\/p>

Don\u2019t have a PDVL yet? You can now choose to take your PDVL at Grab@Tampines! Visit our GrabRentals counter at Grab@Tampines today and our experienced staff will guide you in the sign up process. To register, you\u2019ll need to provide your complete medical report and PDVL approval-to attend course (ATC) letter*. Enjoy exclusive perks such as a free $150 voucher if you rent from GrabRentals when you sign up for your PVDL through us.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

*For more info on documents required, visit: https:\/\/www.grab.com\/sg\/driver\/transport\/rentals\/private-hire-car-vocational-license-pdvl-application\/<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2. Steps to Rent a Car for Private Hire (PHV)<\/b><\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Before you rent a car, get some basic understanding of the common PHV models. Our friendly GrabRentals staff will also be able to advise and recommend based on your needs.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Car Models for Full-time Private Hire Drivers<\/b><\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Assuming you are a full-time private hire driver, driving 8 hours a day, 6 days a week, fuel efficiency is a key factor you should take into account. Hybrid models such as <\/span>Toyota Prius, Honda Vezel<\/b>, or electric cars like <\/span>Hyundai Kona <\/b>are popular for their fuel efficiency and cost savings over the long term.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Plus, did you know that GrabRentals has just newly launched our <\/span>brand new Hyundai Avante Hybrid<\/b>? As an exclusive deal, should you decide to rent this vehicle, GrabRentals will offer <\/span>GRBeyond package<\/span><\/a> add-on for FREE, which allows you to get a whopping 29 + 2% fuel discount!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Full time drivers can also consider renting Hybrid MPVs, such as <\/span>Toyota Sienta<\/b> which allows you to accept trips with more than 4 passengers. The average fares of such trips are higher than the average 4-seater JustGrab and GrabCar rides.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Part-time private hire drivers can consider mileage petrol cars like<\/span> Toyota Vios,Mazda 3<\/b>, and <\/span>Toyota Altis<\/b> with lower rental rates. Mileage cars are a more affordable option for part-time PHV drivers to cover the daily cost of rental.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

At GrabRentals, we also offer short-term rental contracts (min. 2 weeks rental) for selected models, which is perfect for new drivers who are just starting out on their private-hire journey.<\/span><\/p>

Part-time private hire drivers who are intending to use the car heavily for personal purposes or are less budget-constrained can opt-for <\/span>brand new cars<\/b>. While brand new car rental costs are higher as compared to mileage cars, they also come with incentives, such as a higher completion bonus!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Booking Your Car<\/b><\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Video: Kickstart Your Private Hire Journey with GrabRentals: The Ultimate Guide<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Visit us at Grab@Tampines, a convenient all-in-one stop for Grab partners to book your car. With end-to-end support and consultation on various service offerings such as car rental, and onboarding matters, you can enjoy the full-suite of services right here at Tampines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Click here<\/span><\/a> to schedule an appointment with us, or request for a callback from our staff.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Here at GrabRentals, you can even instant checkout and collect your rental car on the same day*! <\/span>Our staff will guide you through the entire car collection process and do an inspection of the vehicle with you before you drive off.\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>

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Some of the areas included in your rental package are free servicing & maintenance, 29% upfront fuel discounts,and more! By being a GrabRentals driver-partner, you will also automatically be enrolled in our GRNavigate loyalty programme where you can earn points in the form of \u201cwheels\u201d and redeem them for Grab driver credits or shopping vouchers.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Rent your car from <\/span>GrabRentals<\/span><\/a> now! We\u2019re the largest private-hire car rental fleet in Singapore. Whether you are interested in petrol, hybrid or electric cars, we have a wide-ranging vehicle fleet available for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

For new driver-partners, you may visit our website <\/span>here<\/span><\/a> to book your car online. Existing driver-partners may recontract online <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>. If you would like to find out more or speak to our customer helpdesk, you can also <\/span>book an appointment<\/span><\/a> at Grab@Tampines or chat with us on our <\/span>Facebook page<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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