FAQ - SelfDrive Car Rental Bahrain | Fast & Easy Rentals

Frequently Asked Questions

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Selfdrive.bh is Bahrain's largest on-demand car rental super app, making car rental a quick, seamless and hassle-free process. The super app lets you rent cars starting from a minimum of 1 day to 12 months.

After booking your rental car within 3 hours you can collect or get the car delivered.

No, Selfdriv's renting duration starts from a minimum of 1 day and the price starts from 8 BHD.

Selfdrive believes in transparency with the customers. So, Selfdrive doesn't have any hidden charges.

Download the Selfdrive app → Choose your location → Select the renting period Choose the car → Choose the pick up and delivery date → Choose the additional services if required → Choose the Pick-up location → Upload the documents → Pay using a debit/credit card.

No, You can book from the Selfdrive app, Selfdrive website - www.selfdrive.bh or ring or ping on +973 1616 7293.

Yes, to rent a car person must be 23 or above. (Min Age may vary for High-end Premium Car Models)

At the moment 1000+ cars are on the road and the number of fleets keeps increasing depending on the demand.

The car you will receive is directly from the dealerships, ensuring you get the best quality, well-maintained, clean and sanitized cars.

Selfdrive has a simple and hassle-free process to rent a car. Reach the respective counter and show your Booking ID, documents and pick up the car.

We offer all types of cars from hatchback, sedan, SUV, 7 Seater and luxury vehicles.

If you have rented a car under airport rental then you can pick up or drop the car at:
Bahrain International Airport

The booking process merely takes 1 minute and you can pick your car from our nearest location within 3 hours.

Our vehicles are not allowed for Safari/ Fun drives/ Race/ Off-Roading or Advertising. The renter will be held liable to pay all the damages, necessary repairs and towing charges if they fail to adhere to the same.

Please refer to the following:
  • Take photos/videos of all the sides of the car.
  • Mention any scratch or dent you notice.
  • Check the fuel gauge and take a picture for future reference.
  • Please check if you have received the car's registration copy.

Express booking is a short-term car rental. Where you can rent a car minimum for 1 day to 1 month under express booking

Under Micro Lease, you can rent a car from 1 to 12 months.

A car subscription is renting a car for 3 months, 6 months & 12 months without renewing the agreement every month.

Book your rental from any corner of the world from the Selfdrive app and pick it up from Bahrain International Airport.

In Lease Pro, renters can lease "0 KM" exclusive brand new cars starting for a minimum of 1 year up to 3 years. Which will be soon implemented in Bahrain.

No, Selfdrive only rents cars. Drivers are not included.

The person who is registered as a driver while renting should drive the car. If you wish to add a co-driver, you can request and submit your driver's document to add a co-driver.

Yes, there is an additional driver fee. The Charges depend on the duration of the car you rent.

For service and repair, you can directly place a request in the app. We give a replacement car and take your rental car for service. Additionally, if you need 24/7 roadside assistance you can request it during booking or select the 24/7 roadside assistance option in the app.

Yes, Selfdrive does deliver to your rental car at your doorstep with an additional charge.

Yes, Selfdrive has a pick-up service too with an additional charge.

You can contact us at +973 1616 7293 or email us at info@selfdrive.bh, mentioning your booking ID and your requested pick-up date of the car. Our team will check and will respond to you.

Security Deposit depends on the type of car you choose to rent. All premium cars have a security deposit.

No, cash is not accepted. Selfdrive accepts only debit/credit card payments.

The security deposit is collected for future fines. The security deposit amount will be initiated within 30 working days after returning the car.
Please Note: Banks may not send you an SMS confirming the credit of the amount you are requested to check with your card statement or call the bank call centre.

All rental cars are covered with basic insurance. Basic Insurance covers all the damages when you are not at fault. To avoid excess expenses at any unfortunate situations, get a SCDW insurance by paying an additional amount.

Please Note: In any circumstances, a police report must be submitted.

Super Collision Damage Waiver - All cars in Selfdrive are covered with basic comprehensive insurance. An insurance excess amount is applicable (depending upon the type of the car rented) in case of accident damage or if the renter is at fault. The renter can opt for Super Collision Damage Waiver (SCDW) by paying an additional charge to avoid paying excess insurance in the unfortunate event of any known or unknown damage.

Please Note: SCDW should be added to your rentals agreement in advance and before the rentals and cannot be amended in between the rental duration or for an extension.

In case of such circumstances, if the car is locked for some reason we will provide you with the spare key for which service charges will be included. If the customer loses the key, manufacturing cost & service charge will be collected.

Selfdrive is located in Manama, Seef & Muharraq.


Bahrain Nationals

  1. Bahrain Emirates ID
  2. Valid Driving License
  3. Credit/Debit Card

Bahrain Expats Residents

  1. Bahrain Emirates ID
  2. Bahrain Driving License
  3. Passport
  4. Credit/Debit Card

GCC Residents

  1. Resident Country ID
  2. GCC Driving License
  3. Passport
  4. Credit/Debit Card

International Travellers

  1. Resident Country ID
  2. Home Country Driving License
  3. International Driver’s Permit
  4. Passport
  5. Credit/Debit Card

Please Note: Credit/Debit card must be in the name of the renter and if it's booked on behalf of someone, the cardholder needs to be present at the time of collecting the vehicle to sign the agreement. In case of absence, the payer's signed authorization letter must be submitted.

Yes, all rental cars have a mileage limit and it depends on the duration you rent.
  • Daily/Weekly - starting from 250 KM/day
  • Monthly - starting from 3000 KM/month
  • Airport Rental - starting from 250 KM/day

While returning, the fuel meter should remain the same level as at the time of renting. If any customer fails to return the car with the same level of fuel, a certain amount will be charged.

In case of an accident or damage to the car, kindly contact the police and arrange for a police report. It is the responsibility of the renter to obtain the police report. Failing to provide the same, the renter will be responsible for the entire cost of the damage incurred.

Selfdrive has different cancellation policies for various circumstances.

  • 10% of the total invoice cost is applicable if the cancellation is completed before the delivery
  • No refund is applicable if the renter intends to cancel the booking after the delivery.
  • 10% of the total invoice cost is applicable if the booking is cancelled by Selfdrive due to non-compliance with proper documents.

No, a refund is not applicable in the case of an early return.

The contract will be renewed automatically every month until the end of your renting period. For example, if you rent a Selfdrive car for 4 months your contract will be renewed automatically every month.

Selfdrive offers a maximum of 2 hours grace period for returning the car. In case exceeded, one day's rental charge will be applicable.

If you own an International Driving License or a home country license with an International driver's permit, passport and visa, you are eligible to rent a car from Selfdrive.

At the end of every subscription or rental period, you can switch your car. For example: if you rent for 1 month, after completing the duration you can switch to another car from Selfdrive.

Adding additional mileage is possible only on selected cars. Additional charges will be added for additional mileage.

Yes, you will be charged per km for excess use of mileage.

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