Where to get a ride?

Car rental information tourists get at the Jiri hostel or Balangxue hostel (the two hostels in Lhasa) is usually from a go-between who doesn't own a car himself. It's a better idea to speak to someone who owns a car, or go to a travel agency or car rental company instead.

*Tibet Tianyou International Travel Agency
Mountain bikes are also available to rent in addition to cars. The agency has a permanent office in Balangxue hostel, Lhasa.
Tel: 0891-6332137/6551373

*Tibet Yak International Travel Agency
This agency has several consultation offices in Lhasa. One is near Barkhor Street.
Tel: 0891-6320261/6573216

*Tibet Shenglu Car Rental and Sales Co. Lmt.
The first car rental agency in Lhasa.
Tel£º0891-6819886

*Tibet Huanyu Car Rental Company
Has about 100 cars for rent.
Location: F/11, International Trade Mansion, No.75, Jinzhu Xilu, Lhasa
Tel:0891-6833333

*Lhasa Xuexian Cars Club
Vehicles can be leased with a driver or without. Tourists with valid licenses can drive the vehicle themselves. Two-way radios are provided free of charge if renting several vehicles.
Location: inside the courtyard of Sitong Binguan, Beijing Zhonglu, Lhasa
Tel: 0891-6332842/13659543686

Beijing Office
Location: inside Sanfo Madian store, No.3 Building 2, Madian Nancun
Tel: 010-62043094

*Lhasa Xiangyun Car Rental Company
Has sedans, cars for business use and jeeps. Vehicles can be leased with drivers or without.
Location: near Shengcheng Garden, Selalu, Lhasa
Tel: 0891-6372701

*Matou Xingzhe Jeeps' Club
Has its own hostel and automobile rental service.
Location: on Linkuo North Road, behind Potala Palace
Tel: 0891-6815170

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