Jogajakarta is a tourist destination in Indonesia that is very interesting. We can visit many places there. These places can we visit eg, Prambanan, Malioboro, Sultan Palace, Parangtritis Beach, Kotagede, etc. Many ways to explore interesting places in Yogyakarta, one of them is by renting a car. I will present tips and tricks before you rent a car in Jogjakarta.
1. About Car Rental
Find a rental who already have permits from the government to be more assured. If you are struggling to find a list of the registered car rental, you can visit the following link. Not like Hertz or Avis, car rental in Indonesia usually are managed directly by the owner. This gives you the opportunity to negotiate a cheaper rental rate if you will be renting for a long time (more than a week), or you’ve been hired there, or already well acquainted with the owner’s rental car.
2. About Cars
Daihatsu Xenia 1.0 cars and other city car (1000 cc or less) is good enough car to get around in the city. But if you plan to mountainous areas (such as Kaliurang and Kaliadem) or the beaches in Gunung then you need a more powerful car (1 500 cc) in order to travel more enjoyable. If you want to visit Dieng Plateu, Temple Cetho, or Tawangmangu in Central Java, then you should hire a more powerful car (2500 cc).
3. About Rental Rates
Car rental rates in Yogyakarta is very simple, containing only basic components: rental car. When on the way there are parking fees, toll tickets, etc., then it will be borne by the tenant.
4. About Fuel
Based on experience, will be more frugal when renting a car without fuel (fuel oil) because you can fill it themselves as needed. Car type budget MPV (Toyota Avanza, Daihatsu Xenia, or the Suzuki APV) usually consume a liter of premium for the distance traveled 10 km, so you simply fill out the 20 liters of fuel to get around the city of Yogyakarta to Borobudur Temple or the day (42 km). Official price premium in the Pertamina gas station is Rp. 4500 / liter.
5. About Driver
Many travel sites are recommended to rent a car and driver when traveling to Yogyakarta. The traffic here runs to the left and crowded, you’ll likely enjoy the ride when renting a car and driver. Driver wages in Yogyakarta only Rp. 50,000 for 12 hours, you can give tips if you are satisfied.
When you rent a car and driver then you are obliged to buy food for the driver. When it’s time for lunch or dinner, you should ask the driver to rest for a moment while we eat. Sometimes experienced driver who can show a good restaurant (and cheap) nearby.
Friday a special day, you need to ask the driver if he needed time to pray Friday (hours 12:00 to 12:45)
If you are traveling out of town and stay there, then you are also required to provide lodging for the driver. If the driver does not want to sleep at the inn, we recommend that you give the cost of lodging for the driver. (Usually USD. 100 000 / night).
6. About Tour Package
Some rental car in Yogyakarta, also provides an interesting tour package with a very low price.

reference : yogyes.com