Author name: Komodo Car Hire Editorial Desk

Where EV charging in Labuan Bajo really exists as of 2026, honest range limits on Flores hills, and when an EV is the right hire car — and when it is not.

Flores road conditions on the Trans-Flores: real segment drive times, wet-season landslide risk, and why an SUV or HiAce beats an EV overland.

Self drive vs driver in Flores, compared honestly: IDP rules, mountain roads, insurance, parking and true cost. Why with-driver is still the norm in 2026.

Komodo airport taxi vs private car at LBJ: fixed USD quotes, meet-and-greet, night arrivals, dive gear and EV range limits compared for 2026 travellers.

EV or petrol car hire on Flores? Honest 2026 verdict on cost in USD, hills, luggage and routes. EV for town and LBJ airport, petrol once you go inland.

High season car hire availability in Komodo is limited by fleet size, not price. Booking windows for Jun-Sep, what shoulder season buys, EV limits and LBJ tips.

Line-item breakdown of what is included in Flores overland car hire: vehicle, driver, fuel, parking, driver meals — plus exclusions and one-way drop fees.

Book car hire on WhatsApp for Komodo: the six details to send, how a USD quote is locked, payment norms, flight-change fixes, and EV options. Since 2015.

What car hire documents Flores travellers need in 2026: passport, IDP for self-drive, deposit norms and why chauffeured hire removes most paperwork.

Best vehicle for Flores roads in 2026: Avanza to Alphard, HiAce, Elf and EV compared on pax, luggage, clearance and USD indicative bands.