Driving in the Philippines - UK licence

[Trefor]

The only thing we don't like with most self-driven car hires in Manila is they require you to leave your passport with them (especially if you're a foreigner). They would not accept photocopies of it either. Good thing we don't have to hire a car anymore. Last time we were in Manila, we borrowed one of my aunt's cars. Next time we go back, there'll be plenty of options from my family.

I have never been asked to leave my passport when renting a car. I rent at the airport each time we visit. EuRopcar. I would never leave my passport with anyone like this.

[raynaputi]

I have never been asked to leave my passport when renting a car. I rent at the airport each time we visit. EuRopcar. I would never leave my passport with anyone like this.

Europcar is expensive (and the likes of Hertz) and we haven't used them. The car hire companies I have inquired in the past all required us to leave a passport with them and I had to haggle to just leave any of my IDs and they were refusing. Most of these companies are based in Makati CBD. Good thing we won't have any problems in the future with hiring cars because we have quite a few to choose from now in our family. And hopefully on our next visit, we won't have to worry about hotels as well.

[Trefor]

Europcar works out around £25 a day for a 1-2 week rental of a Vios. I decided that knowing the quality/safety of the car plus the hassle of getting to/from an offsite location meant paying a few quid more was worth it.