A full-day charter car with driver in Labuan Bajo gives you a private vehicle and professional driver for roughly 10 to 12 hours, following a flexible itinerary you set for the day. As of 2026, Labuan Bajo Car Rental runs full-day land charters covering town, hillside viewpoints, waterfalls, traditional villages and day trips toward inland Flores — with SUV, minivan and HiAce options to match your group size. Fuel and driver are included; you simply pick where you want to go and change plans on the fly.
This is the most popular way to explore the mainland around Labuan Bajo, because the region’s best land attractions are spread out and public transport is limited. One driver, one vehicle, the whole day yours.
What does a full-day charter car with driver include?
A full-day charter is a door-to-door service. Your driver collects you from your hotel, villa or the airport, stays with you for the entire day, and returns you at the end. Because the vehicle is dedicated to your group, you decide the route, the stops and the pace.
- Private vehicle for up to ~12 hours — a single continuous booking, not a fixed A-to-B transfer.
- English-friendly local driver who knows Flores roads, timings and safe stopping points.
- Fuel included within the agreed area, so there are no surprise pump stops on your bill.
- Flexible itinerary — add a viewpoint, extend a lunch, or swap a stop mid-day.
- Bottled water and hotel/airport pickup and drop-off in the greater Labuan Bajo area.
If you only need a shorter window, we also offer 12-hour car rental and half-day blocks; the full-day charter simply gives you the longest, most relaxed schedule for the fixed daily rate.
Which vehicles can you charter for a full day?
Choose the vehicle by group size and comfort level. Every option below comes with a driver — Labuan Bajo Car Rental operates as a chauffeured service, so land attractions with narrow, winding roads are handled by someone who drives them daily.
| Vehicle | Best for | Typical seats |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota Avanza / economy MPV | Couples, small families, budget days | 4–5 passengers |
| Toyota Innova / Innova Zenix | Comfort seating, longer land routes | 5–6 passengers |
| Toyota Fortuner (SUV) | Rougher inland roads, extra headroom | 5–6 passengers |
| Toyota HiAce | Groups, gear-heavy trips, tour parties | 10–14 passengers |
| Toyota Alphard | Premium comfort, VIP airport-to-town days | 4–6 passengers |
For bigger groups or dive parties, the Toyota HiAce rental keeps everyone in one vehicle with luggage space. For steep or unpaved sections toward inland Flores, an SUV like the Fortuner is the surer choice.
What can you visit on a full-day land charter?
A full day is enough to combine several mainland attractions without rushing. Popular routes built by our guests include:
- Labuan Bajo highlights — Bukit Cinta and Sylvia Hill viewpoints, the harbour, town cafés and the evening waterfront.
- Cunca Wulang and Cunca Rami waterfalls — jungle canyon walks a short drive inland.
- Rangko Cave — a saltwater cavern pool north of town.
- Batu Cermin Cave and local weaving villages — easy cultural half-day add-ons.
- Melo Village — traditional Caci-dance village with panoramic bay views.
Guests planning to go deeper into Flores — Ruteng, Bajawa, Wae Rebo, Kelimutu or Maumere — usually step up to a multi-day plan. See our dedicated overland Flores tour service for those longer routes, which use the same vehicles over consecutive days.
How do you book a full-day charter car?
Booking is done directly over WhatsApp, and confirmation is fast:
- 1. Message us your travel date, group size and pickup point (hotel, villa or airport).
- 2. Tell us your rough plan — the stops you want, or ask the driver to suggest a route.
- 3. We confirm the vehicle, the daily rate in USD, and the pickup time.
- 4. On the day, your driver meets you and the itinerary stays flexible throughout.
Many guests pair the charter with a smooth arrival by pre-booking airport car rental for the same day, so the same vehicle carries them from touchdown into the full-day plan.
How much does a full-day car charter cost in Labuan Bajo?
The following are indicative USD rates per vehicle, per full day (about 10–12 hours) with driver and fuel included, as of 2026. Final pricing depends on season, total distance and how far inland your itinerary reaches:
- Avanza / economy MPV: from ~$40–55 per day
- Innova / Innova Zenix: from ~$55–75 per day
- Fortuner SUV: from ~$85–110 per day
- HiAce: from ~$90–120 per day
- Alphard (premium): from ~$180–250 per day
These figures are guidance only, not a fixed quote. Long-distance or overnight routes toward Ruteng, Bajawa or Kelimutu are priced separately. Message us with your exact date and plan for a confirmed rate.
Can I change the itinerary during a full-day charter?
Yes. That flexibility is the whole point of a full-day charter. Within the agreed area and the daily hours, you can add stops, extend a meal or reorder your route with the driver on the spot.
Is the driver included, or can I self-drive?
Full-day charters are always chauffeured — the driver is included in every rate above. This is safer on Flores’ hillside and inland roads and lets you enjoy the scenery instead of navigating.
How long is a full day, and what if I run over?
A full-day charter runs roughly 10–12 hours. If your plan runs later, we simply agree an extra-hour rate before pickup so there are no surprises.
Does the price include entrance fees and meals?
The rate covers the vehicle, driver and fuel. Attraction entrance tickets, parking at some sites, and your own meals are not included, and your driver will guide you on typical costs at each stop.
Book your full-day charter today
Labuan Bajo Car Rental is operated under Komodo Luxury, part of Juara Holding Group — operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015. For a full-day charter car with driver, flexible land itineraries or a confirmed USD quote, message us directly on WhatsApp at +62 811-3810-5742 or email sales@komodoluxury.com. Tell us your date and group size, and we will have the right vehicle ready.