Gelephu Airport (GLU)

Car rental at Gelephu Airport, compare prices & where to collect

Reviewed & updated by יהב עטיה · About the team

Most rental companies at Gelephu Airport are in the terminal or a few minutes away by shuttle. Booking ahead is almost always cheaper than the counter and locks in a car, especially in season.

Gelephu Airport is about 80 km south of Gelephu from Gelephu.

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A car for Gelephu with insurance, compare the rental companies.

Not just the centre

From Gelephu Airport to other towns

Punakha · 98 km, ~103 min
Thimphu · 104 km, ~109 min
Phuntsholing · 107 km, ~112 min
Paro · 120 km, ~126 min

Estimates based on distance and the local tariff. Booking ahead is usually cheaper.

Q&A

Answers to your questions

Where do you collect the car at Gelephu Airport?

Desks are in the arrivals hall or a dedicated car park with a shuttle. After booking online you go to the company's desk with the voucher and your passport.

How much is a rental car at Gelephu Airport?

Price varies by season and car group. Compare every company below, the gap on the same car runs to tens of percent, and full insurance is usually the biggest difference.

Is there a one-way fee if you drop off elsewhere?

Yes, almost always, from €30 up, depending on distance. If your route is a loop, returning to the same airport avoids it.

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Written and checked by the Around the World team. We compare prices across the major providers, cross-check official sources, and update when something changes. We have no stake in any one provider — links are affiliate links, and the price is the same for you.

Sources: Distances & fares: distance calc + local tariff · Terminal detail: the airport site

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