Car rental services are not very developed in Mongolia, but there are a few organizations that provide such services such as Sixt Mongolia. Rural tour operators are usually private individuals who work under contract with tour operators. These people do not like to rent their cars and are interested in driving themselves. On the other hand, the condition of the roads in Mongolia is poor, and most of the main tourist destinations are reached by off-road roads, and there is a risk of getting lost. Therefore, they don’t like it because they worry about the safety of travelers and risk damaging their cars. Car rental service providers in Mongolia also rent cars on the condition that they only travel on paved roads, and in some cases, they allow off-road travel for a high fee.
Land Cruiser.
Toyota Land Cruiser is one of the best-selected off-road rental car in Mongolia. Land Cruiser has a capacity for four passengers, including a driver and a spacious trunk. Spends 15-20L fuel off-road. It has a powerful diesel or petrol engine and 4WD with a differential locker, suitable for extreme off-road tours or overland adventure tours. Price per day: 70$ (driver included)
Mitsubishi Delica van.
The Delica is a 4WD off-road type micro van from Japan. Which has eight comfortable passenger seats, including a driver and a smaller trunk. But it has a spacious rack for baggage on top. The Delica is suitable for smaller groups of tourists who like adventure tours with medium-type off-road roads. Spends 14-16L fuel off-road. Suitable for traveling in the Gobi region or other dirt roads. Price per day: 60$ (driver included)
Hyundai Starex van.
Starex has a capacity for eight passengers and smaller diesel engines. It’s much more comfortable and more stable on the highways compared to Delica. And it’s more fuel efficient. Suitable to drive on paved roads and will be a good choice for easy touring. Spend 12-15L of diesel on paved roads. Price per day: 60$ (driver included)
UAZ-452 or Purgon van
Purgon is a Russian van made for military use. It has a capacity of 8 passengers, including a driver and medium trunk, so it’s very tough and one of the experts for the Mongolian road condition. It is one of the best off-road rental car ever known in Mongolia. Even if it is not comfortable, it will take you anywhere you want. The only thing is that it has no air conditioner, so passengers must keep the window open every time. Spends 15-18L petrol off-road. It is especially suitable for dirt roads or extreme off-road tours. Price per day: 60$ (driver included)
Hyundai County.
The is a minibus with 14-24 seats. Recommended for tours on paved roads, for example, the destinations near Ulaanbaatar such as Terelj, Hustai National Park, Elsen Tasarkhai, and Kharkhorin /to the places with a paved road/. Also suitable for city tours for bigger groups. Price per day: 90$ (driver included)
Aerocity bus.
Aerocity is a coach with 45 seats. Suitable for bigger groups of tourists. Only paved road destinations are available with this vehicle. Price per day: 220$ (driver included)
