Which country is best to rent a car from locals?
Georgia is the best rated of 10 Localrent countries and islands, at 8.3/10. The largest choice is 3,283 cars in one country.
Country figures add up every city we track there. Open a country to see how its cities differ.
| # | Name | Score | Cars listed | No deposit | Cash deposit | Free cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia | 8.3 | 3,283 | 89% | 11% | 61% | Search cars |
| 2 | UAE | 8.0 | 1,156 | 81% | 19% | 92% | Search cars |
| 3 | Turkey | 7.6 | 2,652 | 62% | 38% | 74% | Search cars |
| 4 | Mauritius | 7.3 | 371 | 88% | 12% | 27% | Search cars |
| 5 | Seychelles | 7.1 | 131 | 97% | 3% | 38% | Search cars |
| 6 | Cyprus | 6.9 | 1,351 | 32% | 43% | 72% | Search cars |
| 7 | Madeira | 5.9 | 237 | 38% | 8% | 62% | Search cars |
| 8 | Albania | 5.8 | 2,047 | 43% | 47% | 19% | Search cars |
| 9 | Bali | 5.7 | 317 | 47% | 51% | 21% | Search cars |
| 10 | Thailand | 4.9 | 719 | 5% | 94% | 22% | Search cars |
Independent guide, not affiliated with Localrent. Figures are a snapshot of public search results and change daily. The rental contract is with the local company, and your conditions are in your voucher.
How country figures are built
A country or island row combines every city and airport we track there. Each city counts in proportion to the number of cars we read in it. A country page lists its cities in a separate table, so you can see where conditions differ.
Pick a country here, then choose where to collect the car in the city table.
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Frequently asked questions
Which countries does Localrent cover?
Localrent lists local companies in many countries. This guide rates 10 of them, from Georgia and Turkey to Mauritius and Bali.
Which country is best for renting a car from locals?
Georgia has the highest score in our table, 8.3/10. The best choice for you depends on whether you need no deposit, an automatic or unlimited mileage.
- October 21, 2026: Text revised