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There are many modes of transportation to choose from for your mudik trip, or homecoming, back to your hometown, ranging from motorcycles, cars, buses, trains, and airplanes to ships.
However, for most people, a car is their favorite mode of transportation. This is because flexibility and privacy are the main advantages of a car.
Cars are not only used for mudik trips but also provide mobility during your hometown stay. If you want to go on the mudik trip with your family, using a car is the ideal choice.
Those who don’t own a car can rent one from a car rental service. But, who would’ve thought that many people who own a car still prefer renting one out? Wouldn’t it be more wasteful?
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True, renting a car means additional rental expenses. But even without renting a car, there are several expenses that you need to make, such as those for car service, toll road, fuel, and insurance. So, factoring in all the expenses, it’s actually cheaper to rent a car for your mudik trip.
Accidents can still happen when traveling to other cities or islands even if the driver drives carefully and follows the safety driving rules.
In an accident, car owners will have to spend a lot of money on repairs. The car can no longer be restored to its previous state even if it is insured.
Meanwhile, going on a mudik trip using a rental car doesn’t mean the driver is free from accident risks. At least accidents will not happen to the driver’s private car sitting in the garage. The car will still be in good condition, allowing the car’s value to be more stable in the long run.
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Renting a car for your mudik trip surely won’t increase your car’s odometer (mileage in kilometers), which can affect the car’s value and service schedule.
The car’s engine and components also last longer because traffic jams do not torture them, so there’s no risk of damage or failure during or after the mudik trip.
Car rental companies usually provide various car types, from city cars and sedans, to MPVs and SUVs. If your car is unsuitable for long trips and rugged terrain, car rental can be a solution.
If you need to carry lots of passengers, you can rent an MPV. But if you’re about to traverse rugged and rough terrains, an SUV is the right choice. If you’re only traveling in twos or threes, you can choose a city car that’s more economical or a sedan for more comfort.
Keep in mind that when leaving your car behind for mudik, make sure that your house is well-secured. Protect your car with an insurance, a total lost only (TLO) insurance at the very least, to protect it against financial risks due to damage or theft.
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Those are the benefits of renting a car for your mudik trip. Make sure to choose a car rental service with a good reputation and credibility like TRAC.
TRAC offers self-drive car rental services or with a driver. The car choices are varied, well-maintained, and ready to use. You can choose fuel-efficient cars such as Agya, Ayla, Avanza, and Innova for daily driving. Click here to learn more about the car choices.
For ease of transaction, you can directly order from the reservation page at TRAC’s website. Alternatively, you can rent via the TRACtoGo app, which is available for download on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.