Travel guides
Car rental guides for Medan & North Sumatra
Prices, routes and practical tips from a team that drives guests to Kualanamu, Lake Toba and across North Sumatra every day.
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Staying Overnight in Tuktuk Siadong, Samosir, with a Rental Car
Tuktuk Siadong is a small peninsula on Samosir full of lakeside hotels. A guide to staying overnight with a rental car and a driver who stays nearby.
· 2 min read
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Medan to Sipiso-piso Waterfall and Tongging by Rental Car
Sipiso-piso Waterfall drops from the Karo highlands straight to the shore of Lake Toba. The route from Medan, the duration and how to combine it with Tongging village.
· 2 min read
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Car Rental from Medan to Rantauprapat for Business and Family Trips
Rantauprapat in Labuhanbatu is one of the key towns on Sumatra's eastern route. A guide to the long drive, rest stops and vehicle choice.
· 2 min read
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Car Rental to Sialang Buah Beach, Serdang Bedagai
Sialang Buah Beach in Serdang Bedagai is ideal for a beach day trip from Medan. Route via the toll road, best time to go and tips for bringing children.
· 2 min read
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Renting a Car to Lake Linting, the Sulphur Lake in Deli Serdang
Lake Linting has greenish, sulphur-rich water not far from Medan. Road access, when to visit and safety tips.
· 2 min read
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Car Rental to Pangururan and the Samosir Hot Springs
Pangururan is the capital of Samosir Regency, with hot springs overlooking Lake Toba. The round-island route from Tomok and tips for bathing.
· 2 min read
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Car Rental to Holbung Hill, Samosir, for the Toba Savanna
Holbung Hill offers green hills against the vast backdrop of Lake Toba. The route from Tomok, road conditions and the best time to climb.
· 2 min read
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Car Rental to Lake Lau Kawar at the Foot of Mount Sinabung
Lake Lau Kawar is a calm mountain lake at the foot of Sinabung. Route from Medan, road conditions and preparing to camp by the lake.
· 2 min read
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Medan to Lake Toba by Rental Car: Routes, Duration & Vehicle Choice
Lake Toba is best explored by private car. Here are the routes from Medan, how long the drive takes and the most comfortable vehicles for winding roads.
· 3 min read