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Tainan is Taiwan's oldest city and its food capital, with temples on every corner. A car takes you beyond the old town: to Anping, the mangroves of Sicao, the salt fields along the coast and the mud hot springs of Guanziling.
Car hire prices in Tainan
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Total for a 7-day rental, fully insured with everything included. Rates vary by car, availability and how far ahead you book. Updated 12 November 2026. About this price
What's included in the price
Zero excess
In Tainan, cars come with zero excess.
- Collision damage and theft cover
- Damage to windows, tyres, roof and undercarriage
- Lost or damaged keys and towing after an accident or breakdown
- Third-party liability, topped up to €10 million
- Unlimited mileage
- Local taxes and airport fees
- Fair fuel policy: return the car with the fuel level you picked it up with
Not included: Freeway tolls (charged electronically and settled when you return the car); fuel; child seats and other extras you add at the desk; traffic fines and parking.
What to bring
- Driving licence
- Your own licence, plus an International Driving Permit and your passport. An International Driving Permit is valid for your first 30 days in Taiwan.
- Credit card
- In the main driver’s name, required at the desk. Sunny Cars gives no deposit amount in advance.
- Driver age
- 18 or older. Each car shows its age limits before you book.
- Additional driver
- Available at the desk for a daily fee.
Picking up your car in Tainan
Car hire in Tainan
You collect the car in Tainan city. Freeway 1 runs along the east of the city and Freeway 3 further inland. Tainan is also a stop on the high-speed rail, about 1.75 hours from Taipei, and Kaohsiung Airport is about 45 minutes to the south.
Driving around Tainan
The rules for all of Taiwan, from the licence you need to tolls and speed limits, are under Driving in Taiwan. Around Tainan, these are the things to know.
The old town
The streets of central Tainan are narrow, busy with scooters, and short of parking. Leave the car at the hotel or in a car park and explore the old town, Chihkan Tower and the temples on foot; use the car for the trips out.
The coast road
North of Anping, Highway 17 follows the coast past lagoons, salt fields and fishing villages. It is flat and quiet, a good road to string the coastal sights together in one day.
Day trips from Tainan by car
From Tainan, Anping and the Chimei Museum are 15 to 20 minutes away, the mangroves and salt fields of the coast 25 minutes to an hour north, and the hot springs of Guanziling about an hour inland. The map shows the trips and the main roads from the city.
1. Anping
The oldest part of Tainan, about 15 minutes west. Fort Zeelandia was built here by the Dutch in the 1620s. Nearby, the Anping Tree House is an old warehouse taken over by the roots of a banyan tree, and the old street sells shrimp crackers and bean jelly.
2. Sicao Green Tunnel
A boat ride through the mangroves, about 25 minutes north-west. Small boats glide along a canal under an arch of mangrove trees in the Taijiang National Park. The trip takes about half an hour.
3. Qigu Salt Mountain
A white mountain of salt, about 40 minutes north. A reminder of the salt fields that once lined this coast, with a museum of salt next to it. Nearby, the lagoons of Qigu are a winter home of the black-faced spoonbill.
4. Jingzijiao Salt Fields
Tiled salt pans by the sea, about an hour north. The oldest tiled salt fields in Taiwan, where salt is still raked by hand. The pans mirror the sky at sunset, the best time to come.
5. Guanziling
Mud hot springs in the hills, about an hour north-east. The grey, mineral-rich water of Guanziling comes out of the ground as mud. Nearby, the Water and Fire Cave has flames burning from a spring of water and natural gas.
6. Chimei Museum
Art and musical instruments, about 20 minutes south. A grand white museum in a park, with European paintings, sculpture and one of the largest collections of violins in the world.
Best time to visit Tainan
October to April is warm, dry and sunny, the best time to visit. From May to September it is hot and humid, with afternoon storms and typhoons possible from July to September.
Frequently asked questions
How much does car hire in Tainan cost?
A week of car hire in Tainan starts at €529 for a small car, €527 for a mid-size car and €543 for a large car or SUV. That is the total for seven days, fully insured with everything included. Rates vary by car, availability and how far ahead you book. Updated 12 November 2026.
Is there an excess when I hire a car in Tainan?
No. In Tainan, cars come with zero excess. Updated 12 November 2026.
Can I cancel my car hire in Tainan for free?
Yes. Cancel free of charge up to 1 hour before your rental starts, during Sunny Cars’ opening hours. After that, the full price of the booking applies. Sunny Cars is based in Germany, several hours behind most of Asia. To be safe, cancel the day before your pick-up.
Do I need a credit card to hire a car in Tainan?
Yes, a credit card in the main driver’s name is required at the desk. Sunny Cars gives no deposit amount in advance.
Is it worth hiring a car in Tainan?
For the old town, walking is easier and parking is scarce. A car is worth it for the coast, with Anping, the mangroves and the salt fields, for Guanziling in the hills, and for travelling on to Kaohsiung, Kenting or Alishan.
Can I combine Tainan with Kaohsiung and Kenting?
Yes. Kaohsiung is about 45 minutes south on Freeway 1, and Kenting about 2.5 hours from Tainan.