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In India it is more common, and often the same price (or less), to hire a car with a driver. And if you’re new to driving in India, you will likely appreciate being taken about by a knowledgeable local driver. If you wish to have the freedom and privacy of renting a self-driven car, you must be 18 years, have an International Driving Permit and arrange for insurance at the time of hiring. Typical rental fees are about Rs 1200 for eight hours or 80 kilometres, with surcharges for extra hours/kilometres. Both options, chauffeur and self-driven, are widely available at competitive prices.Some companies that provide both chauffeur-driven and self-drive cars in Bangalore are:

Top Tips

01 Always carry several passport-sized headshots with you. You will require these for nearly every account you open and every form that you complete.
02 When filing applications and opening accounts (particularly with government offices) ensure you bring with you every imaginable supporting document.
03 Government offices in particular can be very arbitrary and demanding on your patience, so be prepared for a full run-around and keep your patience!
04 Building a social network in Bangalore is very important, both for the feel-good factor, as well the premise that India operates on connections.
05 As a foreigner, you may not be expected to play by the many cultural rules that exist for most Indians. Despite this you should always make an effort.

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Interesting fact

Nearly 
40% of Bangalore’s landscape is actually made up of gardens and parks. In addition to this, 15% consists of lakes and ponds.
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