Hatchback
Car Rental at Thivim Railway Station
Self drive cars waiting at Thivim station, the North Goa stop closest to Calangute, Baga, Anjuna and Vagator, so you are not left queuing for the few taxis outside.
How to Book a Car at Thivim Railway Station?
Thivim Station Car Rental StepsCall 70289 55080 or send the form with your train number into Thivim. Taxis are few at this small station, so we confirm the car, the rate and the deposit on the call before you travel and time the handover to your train.
-
Step 1
Share Your Train Number
Book by calling us or with the form below. Tell us the train, the arrival date and where in North Goa you are staying.
Go to booking form -
Step 2
We Confirm Car, Rate and Meeting Point
We call back to confirm the car, the rate for your dates, the refundable deposit and where to meet at Thivim station.
Or call us now -
Step 3
Collect and Drive to the Coast
We follow the running status, meet you at the exit with the car, walk round it with you and hand over the keys.
See the cars
Book Your Self Drive Car at Thivim Station
Call Booking Offer: Get Flat 20% OFF on all call bookings!
Call Now: 7028955080
Self Drive Cars at Thivim Station
Pick a Category, Then Pick Your Car
Starting prices per day by category. From Thivim most people head for the beach lanes, where a hatchback is the easiest car to live with. Call us with your dates to confirm the rate.
Renting a Car at Thivim Station: The North Goa Arrival
Thivim Car HireQuick answer: Yes, you can collect a self drive car at Thivim Railway Station. It is a small station in Bardez, just outside Mapusa, and taxis outside go quickly when a full train comes in, so book with your train number and the car is waiting at the exit when you arrive.
Thivim Railway Station sits in Bardez taluka, a few minutes outside Mapusa, and it is the stop most people use for the North Goa beaches: trains from Mumbai, Pune, Bengaluru and Delhi on the Konkan route stop here. It is a small station. There is no big taxi rank, and when a full train pulls in the handful of cabs outside are gone in minutes. That is the whole case for a pre-booked car at Thivim: you walk out, the car is there, and Mapusa market, Anjuna, Calangute and Baga are a short drive away depending on traffic.
Where Do We Meet You at Thivim?
Our team waits by the station exit with the car and calls you as the train arrives. The handover takes about ten minutes: licence and photo ID checked, a walk round the car with a phone camera, a photo of the fuel gauge, keys. The refundable deposit is agreed on the confirmation call, not at the station. If you are arriving on an overnight train, say so when you book and we have the car ready before the scheduled time.
What If the Train Is Late?
We follow the running status and move the handover to match, day or night; the help line runs 24 x 7. Konkan Railway runs a monsoon timetable from 15 June to 20 October 2026, as stated on the Konkan Railway website, and trains run slower through the rains, so expect longer delays in those months. A delay changes nothing for you except the time we meet.
Where Do People Drive From Thivim Station?
| Destination | From Thivim | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Mapusa | Right next to the station | Market town of Bardez. The Friday market is the one to catch; roads around the bus stand are slow that morning. |
| Calangute and Baga | A short drive west | Busiest beaches in Goa. Narrow approach lanes, parking scarce in season; a hatchback suits them. |
| Anjuna and Assagao | A short drive west | Wednesday flea market, cliff cafes, and the restaurant village of Assagao. Winding lanes with blind corners. |
| Vagator and Chapora fort | Just north of Anjuna | Hilly approach roads up to the fort; the Thar is the favourite here. |
| Morjim, Ashwem and Mandrem | Across the Chapora river | Quieter northern beaches with boutique stays. |
| Mopa airport | Around 20 to 25 km up the highway through Dhargal | Useful if part of the family is flying in later. |
| Panjim and Old Goa | South via the NH66 | The capital and the UNESCO churches, an easy day out. |
Which Car Suits a Thivim Arrival?
- Economy Hatchback (Swift, Baleno, i20, Glanza): the right car for the lanes between Calangute beach road and the market, and for Assagao's single track village roads. Two people, a couple of bags.
- 7 Seater (Ertiga, Carens, Innova Crysta): families coming off the train with suitcases.
- Thar: the hill roads up to Chapora and the coast road north to Morjim and Arambol. Four seats, or five in the Roxx.
- Compact SUV (Creta, Venue): four people with luggage who want a higher seat for the highway run.
Most of the fleet comes as an automatic, from the Swift and i20 to the Creta, Ertiga, Innova and Thar; worth asking for if your evenings will be spent in stop-start traffic between Calangute and Baga.
Self drive cars at Thivim station start from ₹999 per day. Send your train number and date on WhatsApp or a call, and we confirm the car, the rate and the meeting point.
Call 70289 55080Coming to Thivim in the 2026 to 2027 Season?
Peak season on the North Goa beach belt runs roughly from November 2026 to February 2027, and cars for Christmas and New Year week usually go first. Send your train number and date once your ticket is confirmed. Long stay visitors who base themselves in Assagao, Siolim or Mapusa through the winter can ask about a monthly rental; our long stay guide covers how that works.
Last updated: 1 November 2026. Season notes are reviewed before every peak season.
Google Reviews
What Customers Say on Google
4.1
Read all reviews on Google
Recent 4 and 5 star reviews, shown exactly as posted on Google Maps. Every review, whatever the rating, is on our Google listing.
Thivim Station Car Rental FAQs
Meeting point, nearest beaches, late trains and documents.
Want to know more? Deposit, documents, which car suits your plan, anything at all. Call or WhatsApp us, we answer 24 x 7.
Call 70289 55080 WhatsAppCan I rent a car directly at Thivim Railway Station?
Yes. Book with your train number and we deliver the car free to Thivim station, timed to your arrival, and meet you at the exit.
Which beaches are closest to Thivim Railway Station?
Thivim is the nearest major station to Calangute, Baga, Anjuna and Vagator, with Mapusa town right next to it. It is also the station we use for Arambol, Morjim and Ashwem.
My train reaches Thivim after midnight. Will the car be there?
Yes. Share your train number when you book. We follow the running status and hand over the car when the train arrives, at any hour.
What documents are required to rent?
A valid driving licence and one government photo ID (Aadhaar, voter ID, PAN or passport). Visitors on a foreign licence should carry an International Driving Permit. A refundable security deposit is taken at handover; the amount is confirmed on the call.
Can I drop the car off somewhere other than Thivim?
Yes. Drop the car at Calangute, Baga, Mopa or Dabolim airport, Madgaon station or anywhere else in Goa on request. Tell us when you book.
How far is Mopa airport from Thivim if the family is flying in later?
Around 20 to 25 km up the highway through Dhargal. A car from Thivim makes the airport run and the beach belt both easy. If the flight lands late, our night arrivals guide covers the road.
How do I claim the 20% discount?
Book on a call to 7028955080 and mention the offer. It applies to call bookings only.
Need more info or your question is not listed? Call 70289 55080 or WhatsApp us
Car Rental Near Thivim Station
- Karmali StationOld Goa's station, the closest rail stop to Panjim.
- Goa Railway StationsThivim, Karmali, Madgaon and Vasco.
- MapusaMarket town of Bardez, on the way to every North Goa beach.
- CalanguteBusiest beach in Goa. Our office is in Calangute Main Market.
- AnjunaWednesday flea market, cliff cafes and Assagao villas.
- Mopa AirportNorth Goa airport in Pernem. Car at arrivals.
- Madgaon StationGoa's main junction, for Margao and South Goa.
- Thar on RentRoxx, hardtop, soft top and classic.
- All Cars and RatesThe full self drive fleet, by category.