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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.

Renting a Car to the Sibayak Hot Springs from Medan

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Renting a Car to the Sibayak Hot Springs from Medan

A soak in the sulphur hot springs at the foot of Mount Sibayak is perfect after a long drive. Car rental tips, when to visit and what to bring.

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Car Rental from Medan to Kisaran, Asahan Regency

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Car Rental from Medan to Kisaran, Asahan Regency

Kisaran is the capital of Asahan Regency on the east coast of North Sumatra. Route, estimated journey time and rental needs for business and family trips.

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Exploring Historic Kesawan and the Tjong A Fie Mansion by Rental Car

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Exploring Historic Kesawan and the Tjong A Fie Mansion by Rental Car

Kesawan is Medan's old town, lined with colonial buildings. Visit the Tjong A Fie Mansion and enjoy the evening atmosphere with a rental car.

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Medan to Pantai Cermin by Rental Car for a Family Beach Day

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Medan to Pantai Cermin by Rental Car for a Family Beach Day

Pantai Cermin in Serdang Bedagai is the closest beach getaway from Medan. The route, travel time and tips for taking children to the beach.

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Visiting Tomok and Huta Siallagan by Rental Car

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Visiting Tomok and Huta Siallagan by Rental Car

Tomok and Huta Siallagan are the two best-known cultural villages on Samosir. A visit plan, etiquette and how to manage your time with a rental car.

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Car Rental for a Mount Sibayak Hike from Medan

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Car Rental for a Mount Sibayak Hike from Medan

Hiking Sibayak for the sunrise means transport in the early hours. Here is how to arrange a rental car from Medan so the hike goes smoothly.

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Visiting Maimun Palace and the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque by Rental Car

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Visiting Maimun Palace and the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque by Rental Car

Maimun Palace and the Al-Mashun Grand Mosque are two neighbouring historic icons of Medan. Visiting tips, dress etiquette and parking advice.

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Renting a Car to Tangkahan, the Elephant Ecotourism Area in Langkat

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Renting a Car to Tangkahan, the Elephant Ecotourism Area in Langkat

Tangkahan is known for Sumatran elephant ecotourism and clear rivers on the edge of Gunung Leuser. A travel guide from Medan and choosing a car for village roads.

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Taking a Rental Car to Samosir Island: Crossing from Ajibata

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Taking a Rental Car to Samosir Island: Crossing from Ajibata

A rental car can cross to Samosir on the ferry from Ajibata Port. Here is the procedure, tips for the queue and how to save time.

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