Matters needing attention in self-driving in Hainan Island

If you are going to travel to Hainan Island by car, you must first have a car. This car can be your own car or a rented car. Either way, the following strategic information will definitely help you. Let's look at Bian Xiao.

What's the difference between driving/renting a car?

be self-drive

Self-driving is more expensive, and the entry and exit cost is more than 1000. The bus ferry time from xuwen county (haian port) to Haikou (xiuying port) is about 2.5 hours. The bus fare for seats 5-7 is around 450 yuan, including only the driver's ticket. The escort on the bus should get off and buy their own tickets, 42 yuan. Remember to pay attention to the weather forecast in advance. In case of cloudy or foggy weather, the Qiongzhou Strait will be suspended, and cars and their entourage will not be able to take the ferry to the island normally. Before entering the island, we suggest that you fill up your car in Xuwen, because the oil on the island is more expensive.

Rent a car

Renting a car on the island is very convenient and affordable. The daily rental price of a five-seater car ranges from 85 to 120. But there is a precondition that the rented car can't leave Hainan Island. In Hainan, there are many companies that provide car rental services, in addition to the familiar car companies, Yihai car rental, and third-party companies that rent cars online. I suggest you choose an online car rental company and pay more attention to service and after-sales. But be careful to avoid private offline leasing companies.

How to book a car online?

Online date selection/car pick-up shop (or door-to-door) Online car selection, order placing, submission of three certificates (ID card/driver's license/credit card) to the shop, car inspection and staff confirmation, pre-authorization, key acquisition and driving license completion.

About pre-authorization (deposit)

Please note that all car rental companies require prepaid vehicle deposit (ranging from 3,000 to 8,000 yuan, depending on the model) and violation deposit (2,000 yuan).

Vehicle deposit. The money was paid by credit card. Cash, debit cards or savings cards are not allowed. What if there is no credit card? You can use your colleague's credit card, but you must be present when swiping it.

Illegal deposit. Simply put, it is to deduct all traffic violation tickets generated in the process of renting a car from this part. This part of the money can't be paid in cash, only by credit card. If there is no violation, the pre-authorization will be automatically revoked after 30 days, and this part of the money will be automatically returned to your card. You don't have to worry about the refund of the deposit

The difference between basic insurance and no deductible.

What is basic insurance? The basic risks are compulsory insurance, seat insurance, three risks, theft and emergency rescue, that is, general insurance. As long as there is a leasing company of a certain scale, it will buy basic insurance for the car.

When booking a car rental free of charge online, there will be a "free of charge" option. Generally speaking, if the car is scratched or something, you basically don't have to bear the compensation fee (the maintenance fee is within 1500 yuan, and if it exceeds this amount, it will basically be handled by the insurance company). Unless you have confidence in yourself and other drivers, I suggest you buy this service. Although there is not much money, I have less trouble and peace of mind when I buy it.

Road condition+oil price

About road conditions

At present, there are three expressway in Hainan Island: East Island expressway, West Island expressway and Central expressway. Now all the high-speed lines are connected, and there is no toll station on the high-speed line, so there is no need to pay tolls.

About oil price

Generally speaking, the 7.8 yuan/liter of No.93 gasoline for automobiles is about 1 yuan higher than that of Chinese mainland. In terms of oil price, Hainan's oil price should be the highest in the country.

How to choose a car

When renting a car, you should choose the appropriate displacement model according to the road you are driving. If the itinerary includes the route in central Hainan (such as Wuzhishan City), it is recommended to choose Kia Lion Run/Chi Run. This urban SUV has a high transportation capacity and may consume a little more fuel in the central area. If you take the East Line and the West Line, you can usually take a taxi. Some sections are all open to traffic at high speed, and the road conditions are completely fine. Ordinary taxis can handle it completely.

: self-driving precautions

1. Before going to go on road trip, you'd better know the detailed information of Hainan, including the latest information on transportation, catering, accommodation and scenic spots. So as to estimate the accurate cost budget.

2. There are 107 gas stations along the east-west direction of expressway, every few tens of kilometers, but there are few vehicles in expressway in the west. There are large repair stations at the gas stations along Qionghai and Wanning expressway, so there are also repair shops not far below expressway, but they are mainly used for tire repair.

The roads from Sanya to Wuzhishan and Jianfengling are all mountain roads. The road conditions are good, but there are many bends. Everyone should be careful. Hainan's national highways are all good, with fewer cars and fewer people. If you are not in a hurry, you can take more national highways and less highways.

There are many tourists during the Golden Week, so it is recommended to book accommodation in advance. Accommodation in Sanya, Haikou can be booked through travel agencies or websites, or tents and other equipment can be prepared for camping in the mountains.

5. Hainan has no business outlets of China Merchants Bank; ICBC, CCB and Bank of Communications only have outlets in big cities such as Haikou and Sanya; Only the Agricultural Bank of China has it in all counties and cities, but there must be no ATM machines in too remote places. It is recommended to carry an agricultural bank card.

6. Remember to check the vehicle before departure. Remember to check for oil and water leakage (see if there are traces of oil and sewage on the ground under the car); Measure the tire pressure to see if it is appropriate; Check the condition of the oil (take out the dipstick to see whether the color of the oil is normal and the height of the oil is appropriate); Don't forget to check the spare tire.