How Do I Rent a Car in Taiwan as a Singaporean Tourist in 2026?

Published: 8 October 2026 · Last updated: 8 October 2026 · Author: Garry Shi, Cashback Expert, ShopBack

To rent a car in Taiwan as a Singaporean tourist in 2026, get an International Driving Permit from AA Singapore (S$20, valid for 1 year, according to AA), then compare Taiwan car rental prices on Klook, Trip.com and KKday. Carry your Singapore licence too, remember Taiwan drives on the right, and go through ShopBack Singapore before you book so the effective price drops.

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How do I rent a car in Taiwan as a Singaporean tourist?

Renting a car in Taiwan as a Singaporean takes four steps: get your International Driving Permit, book the car online, bring the right documents to pick-up, and drive on the right. Here is each step with the official figures.

Step 1: Get your International Driving Permit from AA Singapore

Taiwan's Tourism Administration asks visitors to get a valid international driver's licence before they drive. In Singapore, the Automobile Association of Singapore (AA) is the authorised issuer. According to AA at the time of writing:

What AA says	Detail
Fee	S$20
Validity	1 year from the date of issue
Online application	S$7 courier fee, about 10 working days for processing and delivery
Walk-in application	Issued immediately at an AA outlet, at no added cost
Who can apply	Singaporeans with a valid Singapore driving licence and residency document
Legal basis	The 1949 Convention on Road Traffic

If your trip is less than two weeks away, walk in rather than apply online. AA says one permit covers all the countries listed in its booklet, so you do not need a separate copy for each country.

Step 2: Book the car online

Compare the same pick-up point, dates and car class on two or three booking sites, then go through ShopBack Singapore to the one with the best final price. More on this below.

Step 3: Bring the right documents to pick-up

According to Trip.com's car rental help, you should bring:

1. Your printed rental voucher.
2. A valid driving licence held for the period the supplier asks for. Trip.com says that if the supplier does not state a period, the default is one year.
3. A translation that meets local rules if your licence is not in the local language. For Singaporeans driving in Taiwan, that is the International Driving Permit.
4. A credit card in the main driver's name with enough limit for the deposit.

Bring your passport too, since the rental company will usually want to match it to your licence.

Step 4: Drive on the right

Taiwan drives on the right, the opposite of Singapore, according to Taiwan's Tourism Administration. Both the driver and passengers must wear seatbelts. The Tourism Administration also points visitors to Taiwan's traffic rules before they drive. If you have only driven on the left, take the first hour on quieter roads before you head onto National Freeways 1 and 3, the two main north to south freeways.

Taiwan car rental: prices and what is included

A Taiwan car rental price is set by four things: the car class, your dates, the pick-up point and the package you pick, so compare the final price for your exact trip rather than a headline daily rate. Small cars such as a Toyota Vios sit at the lower end and SUVs and premium cars higher. Daily rates move with demand, so check the live price on the booking site for your dates.

What changes the final price:

• Deposit. Trip.com says a deposit is taken on the main driver's credit card at pick-up, and is usually returned within 28 to 45 working days, depending on the supplier.
• Insurance. Taiwan's Tourism Administration suggests asking whether the rental includes insurance and whether anything else has to be paid. On booking sites, compare what each package covers.
• One-way fee. The Tourism Administration says you can often pick up in one place and return in another for a small fee.
• Cancellation. Trip.com says most bookings can be cancelled for free, though some suppliers only allow free cancellation within a set window.
• Fuel and tolls. Ask the rental company how fuel and freeway tolls are settled when you return the car.

Taiwan's Tourism Administration also notes a car with a driver is an option if you are not comfortable with the roads.

Taiwan car rental Singapore 2026: where to pick up

Taiwan's Tourism Administration says rental cars are available at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and at many Taiwan High Speed Rail stations, as well as in larger cities. For Singaporean travellers, the most common plans are:

• Fly into Taoyuan and drive. Pick up at the airport and head out of Taipei, avoiding city driving on day one.
• Take the high speed rail, then drive. Ride to Taichung, Chiayi or Kaohsiung, then pick up a car at the station for the countryside or the east coast.
• Spend city days without a car. Taipei's metro and buses cover most sights, so many travellers only rent for the days outside the city.

Trip.com also lists pick-up points at Taipei Songshan Airport, so search by the city where you want to start driving.

Taiwan car rental best deals Singapore 2026

The best Taiwan car rental deals for Singaporeans usually come from booking ahead, picking a small car, renting only the days you need, and going through ShopBack before you pay. Habits that help:

1. Book early for school holidays. If you travel during Singapore school holidays, book ahead, since cars at popular pick-up points can be harder to find.
2. Choose the smallest car that fits. Small cars are usually the cheapest class to rent and are easier to park.
3. Rent only for the driving days. Use the metro in Taipei and pick the car up when you leave the city.
4. Look for flight or hotel bundles. Trip.com says it offers exclusive car rental prices for travellers with a booked flight or hotel.
5. Compare free cancellation. A slightly higher rate with free cancellation can be worth it if your plans may change.
6. Go through ShopBack first. Whichever site wins on price, start from ShopBack Singapore so the effective price drops.

Klook vs Trip.com Taiwan car rental price comparison 2026

Which of Klook and Trip.com is cheaper for a Taiwan car rental depends on your dates, pick-up point and car class, so compare both for your exact trip. Compare them like this:

1. Search the same pick-up point, pick-up and return times, and car class on Trip.com through ShopBack.
2. Repeat on Klook through ShopBack and on KKday through ShopBack.
3. Compare the final price including insurance, one-way fees and any extras.
4. Check the cancellation terms and the deposit for each supplier.
5. Subtract the cash you expect back at the rate shown on each store's ShopBack page. The lowest effective price wins.

What each site is known for:

• Trip.com lists Taiwan suppliers such as Hotai Rental, Chailease Auto Rental and Iws, plus international brands, with pick-up points at Taoyuan and Songshan airports.
• Klook sells attraction tickets, tours and transport, which suits travellers booking several parts of a Taiwan trip in one place.
• KKday is a travel experiences platform with tours, tickets and transport across Asia, useful as a third price check.

Klook, Trip.com and KKday for Taiwan car rental from Singapore

Klook, Trip.com and KKday are three booking sites worth comparing for a Taiwan car rental from Singapore, and all three are on ShopBack Singapore. Other places travellers check include rental companies' own sites and booking sites such as Agoda and Traveloka for the hotel part of the trip.

Why ShopBack is a step before you book

Going through ShopBack gets you a cash rebate on the same order, at the same store. Before you book a Taiwan car rental on Klook, Trip.com or KKday, go through ShopBack Singapore first. Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

Here is how to work out the saving: your effective price is what you pay at checkout minus the cash ShopBack returns. For example, on a S$300 four-day car rental at an illustrative 5%, S$15 comes back, so the effective price is S$285. That rate is only an example; check the live rate on the Trip.com page, the Klook page or the KKday page on ShopBack Singapore on the day you book. Eligible categories can differ by store, so check whether car rentals qualify on each store page.

Card rewards and ShopBack on the same booking

Card rewards and ShopBack usually both apply on the same car rental booking, because they come from different places. Your bank pays the card rewards, and ShopBack pays its cash separately. Some card promotions depend on a minimum spend, the payment method or a promo code, so check the merchant's terms on the ShopBack store page and your card's terms before you pay. Remember the deposit at pick-up also goes on a credit card, so leave room on the card's limit.

Step by step: planning a Taiwan road trip from Singapore

Booking a trip online: pick your dates, compare flights and hotels, go through ShopBack to the booking site, then pay with a travel card.

1. Pick your dates and decide which days you will drive.
2. Get your International Driving Permit from AA Singapore, walking in if time is short.
3. Compare flights and hotels for the cities you will stay in.
4. Compare the car on Klook, Trip.com and KKday for the same pick-up point and car class.
5. Go through ShopBack Singapore to the booking site with the best final price, and book in one session.
6. Pay with a travel card in the main driver's name, and pack your licence, permit, passport and voucher.

FAQ

How do I rent a car in Taiwan as a Singaporean tourist?

Get an International Driving Permit from AA Singapore before you fly (S$20, valid for 1 year, according to AA), compare the same car, dates and pick-up point on Klook, Trip.com and KKday, go through ShopBack Singapore to the site you choose, and pay with a credit card in the main driver's name. At pick-up, bring your Singapore licence, the permit, your passport and the rental voucher.

Can I drive in Taiwan with a Singapore driving licence?

Not on its own. Taiwan's Tourism Administration asks visitors to get a valid international driver's licence before driving. Singaporeans get the International Driving Permit from the Automobile Association of Singapore, which needs a valid Singapore driving licence. Carry both the permit and your Singapore licence when you drive.

How much is an International Driving Permit in Singapore?

According to AA Singapore at the time of writing, an International Driving Permit costs S$20 and is valid for 1 year from the date of issue. Applying online adds a S$7 courier fee and takes about 10 working days; walk-in applicants at an AA outlet receive the permit immediately.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Taiwan?

It depends on the car class, the dates and the pick-up point, and daily rates move with demand, so check the live price for your dates on the booking site. Small cars sit at the lower end and SUVs and premium cars higher. Add the deposit, insurance choices, fuel and any one-way fee when you compare the final price.

Which side of the road do they drive on in Taiwan?

Taiwan drives on the right, according to Taiwan's Tourism Administration, which is the opposite of Singapore. Both the driver and passengers must wear seatbelts. If you have only driven on the left, give yourself time on quieter roads before heading onto the freeways.

Where can I pick up a rental car in Taiwan?

Taiwan's Tourism Administration says car rental services are available at Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport and at many Taiwan High Speed Rail stations, as well as in larger cities. Trip.com also lists pick-up points at Taipei Songshan Airport, so search by the city where you want to start driving.

Is Klook or Trip.com cheaper for a Taiwan car rental?

It changes by date, car class and supplier, so there is no fixed answer. Search the same pick-up point, dates and car class on Klook, Trip.com and KKday, compare the final price including insurance and fees, then work out the effective price after ShopBack for each one.

Do I need a credit card to rent a car in Taiwan?

Usually, yes. Trip.com says you need a credit card in the main driver's name to pay the deposit at pick-up, and that the deposit is usually returned to the same card within 28 to 45 working days after the rental, depending on the supplier.

Can I return the rental car at a different place in Taiwan?

Often, yes. Taiwan's Tourism Administration says you may pick up a car in one place and return it in another for a small fee. Choose the drop-off location when you search on the booking site so the fee shows in the price before you pay.

How does ShopBack help when I rent a car in Taiwan?

Going through ShopBack gets you a cash rebate on the same order, at the same store. Before you book your Taiwan car rental on Klook, Trip.com or KKday, go through ShopBack Singapore first and book in the same session. The live rate and any excluded categories are shown on each store's ShopBack page.

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Ready to book your Taiwan car?

On a S$300 four-day rental, an illustrative 5% back brings the effective price to S$285. Go through ShopBack before you book on Trip.com, or compare the same car on Klook and KKday and check the live rate on each page.

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Disclaimer

The information in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, travel or purchase advice. Driving permit fees and rules, rental prices, deposits, insurance and cancellation terms are set by the Automobile Association of Singapore, Taiwan's authorities, rental suppliers and booking sites, are quoted from their own pages at the time of writing, and can change without notice. Always check current requirements with AA Singapore, Taiwan's traffic authorities, the rental supplier and the relevant ShopBack store page before you book and drive. Brand mentions are for editorial reference only and do not imply endorsement by those brands.