Weekend Car Rental Singapore: Rates, Routes and Tips

A weekend car rental in Singapore covers Friday to Sunday without the cost of owning a car you would mostly use on Saturdays. This blog will walk you through what a weekend booking costs, where it pays off, and which car fits your group, using the terms of our short term car rental service.

When a Weekend Car Rental Makes Sense

Renting Versus Owning a Car for Weekends

Weekend use is where the numbers turn hardest against ownership. Category A COE closed at S$133,009 in the first September 2026 bidding exercise, according to Motorist’s COE results report. Spread that over the ten year life of a COE and it works out to about S36aday.Ifthecaronlyleavesthecarparkonweekends,theCOEalonecostsroughlyS128 for each weekend day it is used, before the car itself, insurance, road tax, fuel or parking.

A saloon on our weekend package starts from S$70 a day with insurance and road tax included. For a household that drives mainly on Saturdays and Sundays, renting when needed costs less than owning.

Renting Versus Ride Hailing

Grab and taxis suit one or two trips. A car earns its keep when the day has several stops, such as a morning at the beach, lunch across town, a supermarket run and dinner with family in another estate. Each extra ride hailing trip adds a fare and a wait. A rental adds neither, and the bags, pram and beach gear stay in the boot all day.

Young children tip the balance further. Private hire cars must follow the same child restraint rule as any car, so a family with toddlers has to find a ride with the right seat each time. With a rental, the seats go in once for the whole weekend.

What a Weekend Rental Costs

Our rentals are charged by the day, and the weekend package runs a minimum of two days. That puts a weekend saloon or hatchback from S140,andanSUVorMPVfromS240.

Every rate includes insurance, road tax, unlimited mileage, breakdown service and full maintenance, so a drive to Melaka costs no more in rental than a weekend around the island. What you pay on top is petrol (return the car at the fuel level you received it), parking, and road charges. ERP charges apply from Monday to Saturday, with no charges on Sundays or public holidays, so a Friday evening pickup through the city may cost a few dollars while Sunday driving costs nothing.

A refundable S200depositapplies.TheS200 reservation deposit is not refunded if you cancel or do not show up, so lock your dates before you book.

Weekend Destinations Worth Driving To

Sentosa

Driving onto Sentosa still carries an island admission charge of S2toS6 per car, depending on the time you pass the Sentosa Gateway. Sentosa’s official FAQ explains that the fee is deducted from the stored value card in the car’s IU or OBU, so check the card has enough balance when you collect your rental.

With a car, you can move between Universal Studios Singapore, Palawan Beach and Sentosa Cove on your own timing instead of waiting for the island shuttle. Sentosa runs public car parks at Beach Station, Imbiah, Tanjong Beach, Palawan Beach and Sentosa Cove Village.

East Coast Park

East Coast Park stretches over 15km along the southeast coast, with car parks spread along its length. A car lets you set up at one end for cycling or a barbecue and move to a different hawker centre for dinner without walking back to where you started. It is also one of the easiest drives for families, with no ERP on Sundays.

Johor Bahru

JB is the most common cross border weekend trip, with shopping at Mid Valley Southkey or IKEA Tebrau and food in JB Town. Our saloons and MPVs are cleared for Malaysia with a cross border surcharge from S$50 per day, which covers the insurance extension. Every MPV in our fleet carries an active VEP RFID tag. Budget for the RM20 road charge on each entry, and for RON97 petrol, since foreign registered cars cannot buy subsidised RON95. Our car rental to Malaysia page covers the documents and checkpoint rules.

Melaka and Kuala Lumpur

Melaka is roughly 245 to 260km away, a drive of 3.5 to 4 hours on the North-South Expressway, which makes it the classic two day trip. Its old town was listed by UNESCO in 2008 together with George Town. Our Singapore to Melaka road trip itinerary plans the route, stops and parking.

Kuala Lumpur is four to five hours away and the furthest point our rental cars are allowed to go. It works best on a long weekend with an early Saturday start, or as a three day trip over a public holiday.

Choosing the Right Car for Your Weekend Group

Group size and luggage decide the car more than the destination does. Our guide to the best car for short term rental compares every category in more detail.

Solo Drivers and Couples

A hatchback covers most weekend plans for one or two people. Our hatchback rental range, including the Honda Fit and the Honda Shuttle stationwagon, starts from S$70 per day. The Shuttle’s longer load area fits two large suitcases, which suits a couple heading up to Melaka.

Small Families

A saloon gives four people more rear legroom and a closed boot. Our saloon car rental range starts from S$70 per day and includes the Toyota Vios, Corolla Altis and Honda Civic, which handle both island errands and a JB run comfortably.

Four or Five With Luggage

When a pram, a cooler box and five weekend bags come along, a saloon boot runs out of room. A five seat SUV such as the Honda CR-V or Hyundai Tucson from our SUV rental range, from S$120 per day, carries the gear without stepping up to a 7 seater. If the weekend includes Malaysia, confirm SUV eligibility with our team before you book.

Groups of Six or Seven

Once a sixth person joins, you need an MPV. Our 7 seater car hire for weekend trips starts from S$120 per day, with three rows of seats and boot space behind the third row for weekend bags. The Honda Odyssey and Toyota Estima are the usual family picks, and the Hyundai Trajet seats eight.

Splitting a group of six across two saloons looks flexible, but it costs more and works worse. Two saloons start from S140adayagainstS120 for one MPV. Each car needs its own driver aged 24 or above with two years of driving experience, so two people spend the weekend behind the wheel instead of one. ERP is charged per vehicle, so every gantry on a Friday evening or Saturday is paid twice. Parking is paid twice at every stop, and in Malaysia the cross border surcharge, the RM20 road charge and every toll are doubled as well.

The cost is only part of it. Two cars get separated at the Woodlands checkpoint, arrive at different times and need two parking spaces at a busy Melaka carpark. In one MPV, the group travels, stops and eats together. Our breakdown of what a 7 seater Malaysia road trip really costs adds up the fuel, tolls and cross border charges.

Booking a Weekend Rental

Book Early for Long Weekends

Good Friday, Vesak Day, Hari Raya Puasa, Hari Raya Haji, National Day, Deepavali and Christmas all turn a normal weekend into a three day window, and every family in Singapore plans around the same dates. MPVs and SUVs go first. Book two to three weeks ahead for those periods. For an ordinary weekend, a few days’ notice is usually enough.

Plan Around Weekend Delivery Hours

Free delivery and collection run from 9am to 5pm on weekdays and 9am to 2pm on Saturdays, with at least one to two hours’ notice. A Friday delivery before 5pm keeps it free. Delivery or collection on Sundays and public holidays carries a surcharge, so ask for the figure when you book a Sunday return. Self pickup is available at our Kovan Hub office, 206 Hougang Street 21, near Kovan MRT.

Check the Car at Handover

Walk around the car with our staff, photograph any existing marks, and note the fuel level you need to return it at. Drivers must be at least 24, with a Singapore Class 3 or approved foreign licence and two years of driving experience. Call +65 6858 0166 or WhatsApp +65 9690 2887 with your dates and group size.

FAQs About Weekend Car Rental Singapore

How much does a weekend car rental cost in Singapore?

Our weekend package runs a minimum of two days, so a saloon or hatchback starts from S140andanSUVorMPVfromS240. Insurance, road tax, unlimited mileage and breakdown cover are included. Petrol, parking, ERP and any Sentosa or Malaysia charges are extra.

What is the minimum rental period for a weekend?

The weekend package is a minimum of two days. Weekday hire has a one day minimum. A refundable S200depositapplies,andtheS200 reservation deposit is forfeited if you cancel or do not turn up.

Can I drive a weekend rental car to Johor Bahru or Melaka?

Yes. Our saloons and MPVs can be driven into Malaysia as far as Kuala Lumpur, with a cross border surcharge from S$50 per day for the insurance extension. Budget for the RM20 road charge per entry and RON97 petrol. Confirm Malaysia use at booking.

Is there ERP on weekends in Singapore?

ERP operates from Monday to Saturday, so Saturday driving through a priced gantry can still cost you. There are no ERP charges on Sundays or public holidays. Charges apply per vehicle, which is one reason one MPV beats two cars for a group.

Can the rental car be delivered on a Saturday or Sunday?

Free delivery runs from 9am to 2pm on Saturdays. Sunday and public holiday delivery or collection is available with a surcharge. For a free handover, take delivery on Friday before 5pm or collect the car yourself at our Kovan Hub office.

Is one MPV better than two cars for a group of six?

Usually, yes. One MPV starts from S120adayagainstS140 for two saloons, needs one driver, and pays ERP, parking and Malaysia road charges once. The group also stays together through checkpoints and carparks instead of splitting across two cars.

Do I pay the Sentosa entry fee in a rental car?

Yes. Cars entering Sentosa pay an island admission charge of S2toS6 depending on the time of entry. It is deducted from the stored value card in the car’s IU or OBU, so check the balance before you drive over.