Frequently Asked Questions

Browse our complete FAQ library — from booking and documents to host payouts, referral programmes, and location-specific travel tips across India. Choose a category below to jump straight to the answers you need.

Vehicle Rental FAQs

Self-drive bike, scooty, and car rentals across India.

To rent a bike on Hire N Ride, you need a valid two-wheeler driving license. -MCWG (With Gear): Required for renting geared bikes like Royal Enfield Himalayan, Classic 350, and other manual transmission bikes. -MCWGR (Without Gear): Required for renting scooties and automatic gearless scooters. Your driving license must be at least 6 months old.

To rent a car on Hire N Ride, you need a valid four-wheeler driving license. Your driving license must be at least 1 year old.

Yes. International travelers and NRIs can book a self-drive car & bike rental with Hire N Ride. You need a valid International Driving Licence, your Passport, and an International Driving Permit (IDP) that is valid in India. -For Car Rental- Your driving license must be at least 1 year old. -For Bike Rental- Your driving license must be at least 6 months old.

Yes, we provide a helmet with every bike rental. If you need an additional helmet for a pillion rider, let us know — it may be available on request.

For self-drive bike rental, you need to be at least 18 and hold a valid two-wheeler driving license. We'll check it online during KYC — simple and fast.

For self-drive car rental, you need to be at least 21 years old, and you need a valid four-wheeler driving license. We'll verify it during digital KYC, so you don't have to stand in line.

Advance booking is highly recommended, especially during peak season. Reserve your ride in minutes on the Hire N Ride app or website.

Download the Hire N Ride app or visit our website, choose your vehicle, select your dates, and confirm. Your vehicle will be waiting for you.

No, fuel is not included. Your self-drive vehicle comes with limited fuel. Please refuel it yourself at a fuel station as needed.

Yes. Hire N Ride charges a refundable security deposit. The amount varies by rental type and vehicle model.

Your security deposit refund will be initiated within 24 hours of your ride being completed. The refund will be processed to your original payment method. The amount may take 5–7 business days to reflect in your bank or UPI account, depending on your bank.

Yes, all our self-drive vehicles come with genuine, valid insurance as per government regulations.

We offer 24/7 chat support. Our team is always available to assist you with any questions or issues during your rental time.

Absolutely! Many solo women travel with us. Choose a trusted rental service like Hire N Ride.

Yes, we offer doorstep delivery to your hotel, home, or the airport in most cities. Additional charges may apply.

Yes. We accept UPI and net banking. Partial payment options are also available for bookings.

To rent a bike on Hire N Ride, you need a valid two-wheeler driving license. MCWG (With Gear): Required for renting geared bikes like Royal Enfield Himalayan, Classic 350, and other manual transmission bikes. MCWGR (Without Gear): Required for renting scooties and automatic gearless scooters. Your driving license must be at least 6 months old. Minimum age: 18+ years.

Download the Hire N Ride app or visit our website, choose your bike, select your dates, and confirm. Your vehicle will be waiting for you.

Yes. International travelers and NRIs can book a self-drive bike rental with Hire N Ride. You need a valid International Driving Licence, your Passport, and an International Driving Permit (IDP) that is valid in India. Your driving license must be at least 6 months old.

Yes. Hire N Ride charges a refundable security deposit. The amount varies by rental type and bike model.

Yes, all our bikes come with genuine, valid insurance as per government regulations.

We offer 24/7 chat support. Our team is always available to assist you with any questions or issues during your rental.

To rent a car on Hire N Ride, you need a valid four-wheeler driving license. Your driving license must be at least 1 year old. Minimum age: 21+ years.

Yes. International travelers and NRIs can book a self-drive car rental with Hire N Ride. You need a valid International Driving Licence, your Passport, and an International Driving Permit (IDP) that is valid in India. Your driving license must be at least 1 year old.

Download the Hire N Ride app or visit our website, choose your car, select your dates, and confirm. Your vehicle will be waiting for you.

Yes. Hire N Ride charges a refundable security deposit. The amount varies by rental type and car model.

Yes, all our cars come with genuine, valid insurance as per government regulations.

We offer 24/7 chat support. Our team is always available to assist you with any questions or issues during your rental.

Become a Host

List your vehicle and earn with Hire N Ride.

After you submit the form, our team typically calls within 1–2 business days. Once documents are verified, you can add your vehicle.

Payments are processed securely through Hire N Ride. After every completed booking, your share is transferred directly to your bank account — within 24 hours. No cash handling, no chasing riders.

Absolutely. Many of our top hosts list multiple bikes or a mix of two-wheelers and four-wheelers.

Our dedicated chat support team is available 24/7 for hosts to fix their booking issues, rider disputes, and maintenance coordination. You also get a host app to manage listings and track earnings.

Yes, but only if your vehicle is equipped with our GPS tracking device. You can purchase one directly through the Hire N Ride host app. Once installed, you'll get real-time visibility of your vehicle's location during every trip.

Every renter goes through mandatory digital KYC verification before they can book. They must upload a valid driving license — so you're never handing your vehicle to an unverified person.

Yes. You can unlist your vehicle instantly whenever you need it back — for personal use, servicing, or a break. Relist it anytime you're ready to start earning again.

Hire N Ride vs Zoomcar

How we compare as a self-drive rental platform.

Hire N Ride focuses on transparent, all-in rates with no hidden fees. Prices vary by vehicle, city, and dates — so compare the exact bike or car for your trip. Many travellers find Hire N Ride keener once delivery and extras are included.

Hire N Ride offers bikes, scooties, and cars from verified hosts, with doorstep delivery and digital KYC. Zoomcar is best known as a car-focused self-drive marketplace. Both are self-drive (no driver) and insured.

Yes — especially if you want a bike or scooty as well as a car, doorstep delivery, or adventure-ready rentals for hill and multi-city trips. For a simple metro car rental, Zoomcar's hub network is also wide.

Usually not. Most Hire N Ride hosts deliver to your home, hotel, railway station, or airport — so the vehicle comes to you rather than you travelling to a fleet hub.

Yes — outstation trips are allowed on many vehicles. Confirm kilometre limits, deposit terms, and any package options with the listing before you leave.

Yes. On Hire N Ride you can list your car or bike, set availability, and earn as a host — with verified renters, ride protection, and secure payments.

Hotel Referral Programme

Partner with us as a hotel and earn commission.

You earn 5% commission on completed rides, booking made through your hotel's QR code. Rates are confirmed upon partner approval.

Stickers are couriered free to your registered address within 3–7 business days. We need a complete delivery address and contact person for smooth delivery.

Commission is only paid on completed rentals. If a guest cancels their booking, no commission is earned for that booking.

After registration and approval, you'll get access to a partner dashboard with real-time bookings, monthly reports, and payment history.

No minimum required. You earn on every completed booking with no penalties for low volume. Join and leave anytime—no long-term contract.

Restaurant Referral Programme

Partner with us as a restaurant and earn commission.

You earn 5% commission on every completed car & bike rental booking made through your restaurant's QR code. Rates are confirmed upon partner approval.

Stickers are couriered free to your registered address within 3–7 business days. We need a complete delivery address and contact person for smooth delivery.

Commission is only paid on completed rentals. If a diner cancels their booking, no commission is earned for that booking.

No minimum table count is required. Whether you run a small café or a large restaurant, you can join the programme.

Best spots are dining tables, entrance, menu stands, and the billing counter—anywhere diners naturally look while waiting or ordering.

Most restaurant registrations are reviewed within 1–2 business days. Once approved, stickers are dispatched and you'll receive tracking details.

Volvo Fleet Referral Programme

Partner with us as a fleet operator and earn commission.

You earn a flat 5% commission on every completed ride booking made through your unique referral link.

Stickers are couriered free to your registered delivery address within 3–7 business days. We need a complete delivery address and contact person for smooth delivery.

Commission is only paid on completed rentals. If a passenger cancels their booking, no commission is earned for that booking.

No minimum fleet size is required. Whether you operate one Volvo or a fleet of twenty, you can join the programme.

Yes. During registration you can enter the same seat count for all buses or specify seats individually for each vehicle in your fleet.

Most fleet registrations are reviewed within 1–2 business days. Once approved, stickers are dispatched and you'll receive tracking details.

Still have questions?

Our support team is available 24/7 to help with bookings, host onboarding, and partner programmes.