Popular Mahindra Thar Convertible Automatic Automatic 4 seats Diesel The car people plan the trip around. Book it early — in season it is gone weeks ahead. ₹3,500/day View car
Maruti Suzuki Swift Automatic Automatic 5 seats Petrol Swift character without the clutch work. Worth the extra few hundred if your trip is mostly short beach runs. ₹1,500/day View car
Maruti Suzuki Baleno Manual Manual 5 seats Petrol A bigger hatchback with a proper boot — four people with luggage fit without anyone holding a bag on their lap. ₹1,200/day View car
Kia Sonet Manual Manual 5 seats Petrol Well-equipped compact SUV with a big screen and a firm, confident ride. ₹1,800/day View car
Maruti Suzuki Swift Dzire Manual Manual 5 seats Petrol Boot space for four people with full suitcases. The steady airport-transfer favourite. ₹1,300/day View car
Hyundai Grand i10 Automatic Automatic 5 seats Petrol The automatic i10 books out fastest in season — it is the one couples ask for by name. ₹1,400/day View car
Popular Hyundai Grand i10 Manual Manual 5 seats Petrol Light steering, light on fuel, easy to park. The default choice for two or three people on a beach-hopping week. ₹1,100/day View car
Hyundai i20 Manual Manual 5 seats Petrol Solid at highway speed and quiet inside. A step up from the small hatchbacks for about the same money. ₹1,300/day View car