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windsurfer
  5/17/2022 08:02 EST

Flying into Manila in June and been googling car rentals and a lot of bad reviews about the car rentals at the airport about Hertz and Avis. Anybody have a suggestion ?

ACEPoolPlayer
  5/19/2022 07:16 EST

Why do you want to rent a car? Have you ever driven in the Philippines before?

Brendan2023
  5/19/2022 03:49 EST

I've been driving around the Philippines and luckily with no concerns. What I would recommend is getting a dash cam so if the PNP stop you for a traffic violation, show them the cam and they will back away.

UnkleJoe
  5/18/2022 19:11 EST

no need for a car, you can't go fast and unless you alreadyknow Philippines traffic you don't want to drive, I have been here 6 months know and I drive like they do the bigger vehicle always have right away as they just take it. lol

Lawdog
  5/18/2022 00:34 EST

Manila the things to do don’t require a rental. The city is a cluster outside of it not much too drive too unless you’re into landmarks of history metro wise. Cabs or grab is more than enough

surfingcebu
  5/17/2022 09:54 EST

windsurfer - your not in America ...you probably dont need to rent a car , especially in Manila . driving in Manila is a "whole new world " , better have collision and Comp coverage . People hit rental vehicles on purpose , then blame it on you . Foreigners always loose in a traffic investigation ( if you dont know anyone in the PNP .) . Relatives stand in as witness's etc . Its a mess !

Maybe a 110cc Motor would be a better fit for you ? . I would not rent a vehicle unless its 100% required . Use a motor, and "grab" if at all possible .

best of luck !

Surf .

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