Renting a car in Gulistan e Johar is straightforward: you pick the vehicle and the dates on WhatsApp, and the car arrives at your address with a professional driver already briefed on your route. Rates start at PKR 4,000 a day, everything is quoted before the car leaves, and we cover the whole of Johar from Johar Mor to Safoora Chowrangi and across Scheme 33.
Gulistan e Johar is one of the largest residential belts in Karachi, and it is one of the areas we deliver to most often.
How car rental works in Gulistan e Johar
Everything is delivered. There is no counter to visit and no paperwork queue. You send us the vehicle and the dates, we confirm a price, and the car reaches your gate with a vetted driver at the time you set.
Our showroom sits at Shop 2, Khursheed Arcade on Race Course Road in Dhoraji, but you do not need to go there. The three things Johar residents tell us matter most are the ones we hold fixed: the price is agreed before dispatch, the same driver stays with you for the whole booking, and a person answers the phone if a plan changes mid day.
What a car costs in Gulistan e Johar
These are indicative daily rates with a professional driver included. Final pricing depends on hours, mileage and how long you need the car.
| Vehicle | Seats | From (per day) | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Alto | 4 | PKR 4,000 | School runs and short local trips |
| Toyota Corolla GLi | 5 | PKR 5,000 | Daily use, office and airport runs |
| Honda BR-V | 7 | PKR 7,000 | Families and weekend outings |
| Honda Civic | 5 | PKR 15,000 | Business meetings and guests |
| Toyota Fortuner | 7 | PKR 15,000 | Outstation and northern trips |
| Toyota HiAce | 13 | On request | Group travel and family events |
For a full breakdown of what drives the price up or down, see our guide to car rental costs in Karachi.
Where we deliver inside Johar
Gulistan e Johar is large enough that Johar can mean very different addresses. We deliver across all of it, including:
- Johar Mor and Johar Chowrangi, the main entry points from Shahrah e Faisal
- Safoora Chowrangi and Scheme 33, including the newer blocks toward the motorway
- Rabia City, Saima Villas and the surrounding apartment projects
- Perfume Chowk, Kamran Chowrangi and Munawar Chowrangi
- The Jauhar University area and blocks near Malir Cantt Check Post 5
If your block is not listed, it is still covered. Send the address on WhatsApp and we will confirm the delivery time.
Choosing the right car for a Johar trip
For daily errands and school runs inside Johar, the Suzuki Alto is the easiest car to move through narrow lanes and the cheapest to run. For office commutes, airport runs and anything where you want a quieter ride, the Toyota Corolla is the most booked car we have.
Families heading out for the evening usually take the Honda BR-V, which seats seven without feeling like a van. For larger groups, the Toyota HiAce and Toyota Coaster handle whole families and office parties in one vehicle.
If you are weighing a driver against driving yourself, our comparison of with driver and self drive in Karachi explains why almost every Johar booking ends up with a driver.
Gulistan e Johar to Jinnah International Airport
Johar is one of the better placed areas in Karachi for the airport. The run via Malir Cantt is roughly 20 to 30 minutes in normal traffic, and closer to 40 during morning and evening peaks.
For arrivals we track the flight, so a delayed landing does not mean a missed pickup, and the driver waits at the terminal with your name. For departures we recommend booking the car 30 minutes earlier than feels necessary, because the Rashid Minhas Road stretch is unpredictable. See airport pickup and drop for how it works, or the airport guide for overseas Pakistanis if you are flying in from abroad.
Outstation and northern trips from Johar
A lot of our long trips start in Gulistan e Johar, partly because getting onto the M9 from Scheme 33 is quick.
Short runs to Hyderabad work well in a Corolla. For Naran, Hunza and Skardu the Toyota Fortuner and Toyota Land Cruiser are the sensible choices, with drivers who have run those roads before. Fuel, tolls and driver accommodation are quoted up front rather than added later. See all outstation routes.
Monthly car rental for Johar residents
If you need a car for several weeks, booking day by day is the most expensive way to do it. A monthly rental gives you a dedicated vehicle and a consistent driver who learns your routine, priced across 26 working days.
This suits Johar families with multiple school runs, professionals commuting to Shahrah e Faisal or Clifton daily, and overseas Pakistanis staying for a season. Corporate accounts with monthly invoicing are handled through corporate car rental.
Common questions
Do you deliver a rental car to Gulistan e Johar?
Yes. Every booking in Gulistan e Johar is delivered to your address with the driver already assigned, from Johar Mor and Johar Chowrangi through Safoora Chowrangi, Scheme 33, Rabia City and Perfume Chowk. You never need to visit our showroom.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Gulistan e Johar?
Rates start at about PKR 4,000 a day for a Suzuki Alto and PKR 5,000 for a Toyota Corolla, both with a professional driver included. A Honda BR-V is around PKR 7,000 and a Toyota Fortuner around PKR 15,000. The quote is agreed before the car leaves, so there are no meter surprises.
How quickly can I get a car in Johar or Safoora?
Most Gulistan e Johar and Safoora bookings reach you within 60 to 90 minutes of confirmation. If you need a car for an early morning flight, book the night before and the driver will be outside your gate at the time you set.
How far is Jinnah International Airport from Gulistan e Johar?
Gulistan e Johar is one of the closer residential areas to the airport, roughly 20 to 30 minutes via the Malir Cantt route in normal traffic. Allow 40 minutes during morning and evening peaks.
Can I rent a car in Johar for a whole month?
Yes. Monthly packages give Gulistan e Johar residents a dedicated car and a consistent driver, priced across 26 working days so the daily cost is lower than booking day by day. A Corolla starts around PKR 130,000 a month.
What documents do I need to rent a car in Johar?
For a car with a driver, which is our standard service, you need nothing more than your CNIC and a confirmed booking. There is no security deposit and no licence check, because our driver stays with the vehicle. The full list is in our documents guide.
Book a car in Gulistan e Johar
Send us your dates and the vehicle you want and we will confirm delivery to your address in Johar, usually within 30 minutes. We have served Karachi since 2020 with a 4.9 star rating from verified Google reviews, and every car goes out serviced, cleaned and insured with a vetted driver.
We also serve neighbouring Gulshan e Iqbal, DHA and Bahadurabad. For anything not covered here, see our FAQ or contact us.
