Car rental in Šiauliai

Why rent a car in Šiauliai?

Šiauliai is a charming city with a fascinating history and urban planning, the 4th most populous city in the north of Lithuania. The city's well-developed infrastructure makes it easy to reach any part of the city on foot or by car without queues.

Short-term car rental companies can also be found in the city. Renting a car in Šiauliai will allow you to visit the most popular tourist destinations without any hassle, freely and according to your schedule. 

If you are in Šiauliai on business, renting a car will help you reach your meeting point much faster and easier.

Šiauliai also has an airport, so if your flight is bound for Šiauliai Airport, renting a car means you can travel further without any problems.
 

Which car to choose?

As in other cities, Šiauliai has a wide choice of car rental fleets. The car you choose depends on your destination, the route, the number of people travelling, the amount of luggage you have, and the size of your planned expenses. 

If you are travelling with two or three people and have little luggage, an economical and practical small VW Golf or Peugeot 208 will be ideal;

For a family or group of friends, a more spacious but equally economical car, such as a VW Taigo or Toyota RAV4;

Are you coming to Šiauliai on business with 7-9 colleagues and want to travel together in one car? A manoeuvrable Toyota Proace Verso, which doesn't require an additional category of driving licence (category B is sufficient), would be a great choice.

Before choosing a car for your holiday rental, it is advisable to plan your travel plan and costs, and to keep in mind your needs as a customer (driver), as the choice of a car is a rather personal decision that can also affect your holiday.
 

What are the car rental prices in Šiauliai compared to other cities and what does the rental price depend on?

Comparing Šiauliai with Vilnius, Kaunas or Palanga, car rental prices are slightly lower and cars are cheaper to rent.

As in other locations, seasonality affects the price of rental cars in Šiauliai. During the summer period (roughly from June to early October) or during the major holidays (Easter, Christmas), when demand peaks, prices can vary by up to several times compared to prices during the so-called off-season period (October-May). 

The price of renting a car can also depend on the period of booking. In many cases, the pricing charged by rental companies is similar, with a daily rate for a 1-3 day period being higher than for a 5-7 day period. 

Another important aspect that determines the price of a rental car is the model, make or even year of manufacture of the car itself. The higher the class of the car or the newer the year of manufacture, the higher the price may be. 

It is recommended to make a reservation 2-3 weeks before the start of the booking period, as this is when the best rental prices are available, as the companies already know the availability for that period. A few months or a day before the start of the rental period, prices will always be higher.

Car rental platforms can be found online where you can easily compare prices by entering the booking period. As an example, on the ADCRent platform, if you enter the location where you need the car, the dates and times of your reservation, you will be given information on how much it costs to rent a car. 

One of the most well-known rental companies in Šiauliai is Solorent, which has a large fleet of Toyota cars. Customer reviews of the well-received services provided by this company give the impression that it is a reliable company that is always ready to meet all customer expectations. 

Car rental without a credit card and without deposit

It is no secret that there are many people who want to use a car rental service but do not have a credit card, which is often asked for as a deposit by the big rental companies. In this case, it is advisable to choose a smaller company that is just as reliable, does not charge a deposit or require a credit card.

When booking a car, larger companies that offer new cars for rental, which are at most 3 years old, charge a large enough deposit to guarantee that the car will be returned after the rental without any damage or violation of the terms of the rental contract. These companies usually offer a full insurance service as an additional service, which reduces the deposit or allows the car to be rented without a deposit and also allows the use of a debit bank card for the deposit. 

How long can I reserve a car for?

Car rental in Šiauliai is most popular on a short-term basis. There is no limit to the rental period, so you can reserve a car for a day, a week, a month or any other period according to your needs.