How to start a scooter & car rental business
Starting a scooter or car rental in Indonesia: business registration (NIB via OSS), choosing vehicles, daily/weekly/monthly pricing, renter requirements, handovers and finding customers.
By the SiapPergi team · 2026-11-05
- Start with a few of the vehicles most in demand in your town, and add more once bookings are steady.
- Register the business for an NIB through OSS with the right vehicle-rental KBLI, and use a written rental agreement.
- Set daily, weekly and monthly prices, plus deposit, late-return and damage rules from day one.
- Record every booking, handover and payment in one system so nothing is double-booked or lost.
1. Choose your market and vehicles
Look at who rents in your town: tourists, students, project workers, or families who need a car for an event. Tourists usually want automatic scooters and 7-seat cars; workers and students rent monthly. Start with what is asked for most, not the most expensive model.
2. Registration and agreement
- Register the business to get an NIB through the OSS system, choosing the vehicle-rental KBLI that fits.
- Keep every vehicle's STNK and tax valid, registered to a clear owner.
- Prepare a rental agreement: period, price, deposit, late fees, responsibility for damage and loss.
- Consider vehicle insurance and a GPS tracker for long or far-away rentals.
3. Set your prices
Compare with other rentals in your town, then use three levels: daily, weekly and monthly (cheaper per day the longer the rental). Write down delivery fees, late tolerance, driver price and deposit too. Clear prices help customers decide faster.
4. Renter requirements and handover
- Ask for ID (KTP/passport) and the right licence, and store the data safely.
- At handover, record the odometer, fuel, items (helmets, raincoats) and photos of the vehicle.
- Do the same at return and compare, so damage or late fees are fair.
5. Find customers
- Create a Google Business Profile with address, opening hours and real photos.
- Have your own website with a catalogue, prices and a WhatsApp button, so you appear when people search "scooter rental + town".
- List your vehicles on marketplaces such as SiapPergi (free), alongside social media.
6. Run it with a system, not a notebook
Once you have more than a few vehicles, notebooks and chats cause problems: double bookings, money that doesn't match, and owners who don't see staff changes. A rental app such as SiapPergi Tech Rental (from Rp149.000/month, 14-day free trial) keeps bookings, fleet schedule, invoices and reports together.
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FAQ
How many vehicles do I need to start?
There is no fixed number. Many rentals start with a few of the vehicles most in demand locally and add more once bookings are steady.
Does a rental business need a licence in Indonesia?
Yes, it should be registered with an NIB through OSS under the right vehicle-rental KBLI. Local rules can differ, so also check with your local office.
How do I prevent vehicles from being stolen?
Check ID, keep renter data, use a written agreement and fit GPS trackers to higher-risk vehicles.
Which app can manage a rental?
SiapPergi Tech Rental: no double bookings, fleet schedule, invoices, reports and an owner Telegram bot, from Rp149.000/month with a 14-day free trial.