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Gazelle rental in Almaty from Rent-Trip: commercial minibus GAZ Gazelle Next 2021 for moves, deliveries and work tasks
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We rent out a Gazelle in Almaty — a commercial minibus GAZ Gazelle Next 2021 with a manual transmission. Rate from 43,990 ₸/day, up to 200 km included, support available around the clock.
Price, rate and what's included in the Gazelle rental
The starting rate in this selection is 43,990 ₸/day, and it's convenient to calculate your trip budget from there. Below we break down what's already included in the rate and what is charged separately.
How much does Gazelle rental in Almaty cost per day
Our Gazelle rental in Almaty starts from 43,990 ₸/day for the GAZ Gazelle Next 2021 — it's the only Gazelle in our fleet. The vehicle comes with a manual transmission and a minibus body: the van is suitable for moving a studio, delivering goods to outlets or transporting tools to a site. There's only one Gazelle in the Rent-Trip fleet, so it's better to book it in advance. For a week or more the price is lower — we quote the exact amount on WhatsApp, because it depends on the dates and fleet availability, and there's no point fixing it in the text.
What's included in the rate and what is charged separately
- Mileage: up to 200 km per day is included in the rate — that's enough for a move within Almaty and several trips around the city.
- Insurance: It is registered to the car; you don't need to pay extra for basic coverage.
- Maintenance: On our side — consumables, maintenance and minor repairs across the fleet are covered by us.
- Excess mileage: Anything over 200 km is calculated separately; check the per-kilometre rate before departure.
- Fuel: You refuel yourself and return the car with the same level as at handover.
- Car wash: If the body needs cleaning after the trip, we discuss this at return.
Excess mileage beyond the limit is calculated separately, and it's better to check the per-kilometre rate before departure rather than after — that way you won't get an unpleasant surprise at return.
How to pay for a Gazelle rental
We accept payment via Kaspi and Halyk — by transfer or card, whichever is more convenient. For the commercial class the deposit is fixed at 100,000 ₸ and is paid together with the rental fee. We draw up the contract on site at handover: it sets out the term, mileage limit, condition of the body at the time of handover and the procedure for returning the deposit. It's more convenient to settle payment before the car is handed over: then the contract is signed straight away and you don't lose time on site, especially if the booking is for the morning and you need the car by the time the site opens.
Deposit, documents and driver eligibility
The deposit depends on the car class, and eligibility depends on the driver's licence and age. Commercial-class terms apply to the Gazelle, and this is worth taking into account before booking.
What deposit is required for a Gazelle and when it is returned
For the commercial class the deposit is 100,000 ₸ — we return it within 1–3 working days after the car is handed back without damage or fines. The amount does not 'burn up' and is not deducted from the rental cost: it is a deposit that goes back in full to the card or account after the car is checked. The deposit is not a rental fee but insurance against 'Sergek' fines and damage; if the trip is clean, the money is returned in full, so it's better to keep fine receipts. In our experience, the main delay in returning the deposit is not damage but unpaid camera fines, which arrive with a lag of several days.
What documents and licence are needed for the rental
- Identity card: the original, for drawing up the contract and verifying the details.
- Driver's license: category B or C — both are suitable for the Gazelle.
- Age: from 21 years old at the start of the rental.
- Driving experience: from 2 years, confirmed by the licence.
- Contract: signed at handover, a copy stays with you.
Category C opens up more options for loading, but for standard moving and delivery tasks B is enough — check this before booking so you don't overpay for an unnecessary eligibility.
Deposit by Rent-Trip car class
The deposit amount is tied to the car class: from 50,000 ₸ for economy and comfort up to 200,000 ₸ for unique models.
Some cars are rented with no deposit: Hyundai Accent 2021, Hyundai Accent 2023, Volkswagen Polo 2020, Hyundai Elantra 2022, Hyundai Sonata 2021, Toyota Camry 70, Hyundai Bayon 2023 and Changan X5 Plus 2025.
| Class | Deposit |
|---|---|
| Economy | 50,000 ₸ |
| Comfort | 50,000 ₸ |
| Business | 100,000 ₸ |
| SUVs | 100,000 ₸ |
| Minivans | 100,000 ₸ |
| Commercial | 100,000 ₸ |
| Premium | 150,000 ₸ |
| Unique | 200,000 ₸ |
With or without a driver: which format to choose
We look at two formats — self-drive and a Gazelle with a driver. The choice depends on who loads, how many stops are on the route and how far out of town you are going.
Gazelle rental without a driver: who it suits
We rent out the Gazelle without a driver to drivers aged 21 and over with a category B or C licence — you drive the car yourself and plan the route. The manual gearbox is familiar to those who have driven commercial vehicles, and the van's dimensions let you park at most Almaty business centres and warehouses. The no-driver format is more cost-effective when there are several trips a day and the route changes on the go: you don't pay for the driver's idle time between stops. In our experience this option is more often taken for distributing goods to stops in different districts — from Auezov to Abay — where the intervals between addresses are unpredictable because of traffic jams.
Gazelle with a driver: when it's more convenient
We offer a Gazelle with a driver if you need cargo transport without your own vehicle or you don't want to get behind the wheel of a commercial van. The driver takes on loading by arrangement, knows where to stop at the entrance without a fine, and how to get through the checkpoint on the way out of the city. With a driver it's more convenient for moves with heavy items and for intercity trips: he knows the mountain pass and the winding roads, and you don't get tired at the wheel on the way back. A separate scenario is delivery to the Charyn Canyon or Lake Kolsai: the road is long, and driving after loading is hard.
Comparing Gazelle rental formats
The format is chosen based on the task: without a driver — for a flexible route, with a driver — for heavy loads and long trips.
| Parameter | Without driver | With driver |
|---|---|---|
| Who drives | you | our driver |
| License | cat. B/C | not required |
| Route flexibility | high | by agreement |
| Heavy loads | you load it yourself | helps |
| Intercity | by mileage limit | discussed separately |
If you're unsure, start with the format without a driver for a short term — if needed, we'll help you rebook with a driver.
Tasks and scenarios: what people rent a Gazelle in Almaty for
A commercial minibus covers relocations, deliveries and work tasks at a site. Below are the scenarios this class is most often booked for.
Apartment and office relocation
We most often provide a Gazelle for relocations — the minibus body takes furniture, boxes and equipment in one trip. The volume allows you to move a one-room apartment or a small office without a second run, which saves both time and the daily rate. For a relocation with carrying up floors, it's better to take the format with a driver: he helps with loading, and you won't be exhausted by evening. It's more convenient to book for the morning — by 9:00 there's still space for loading in the courtyards, while by noon parking at many residential complexes is already taken.
Goods delivery and distribution to points
Rent-Trip rents out a Gazelle for delivery when the seller doesn't have their own vehicle of the required volume. The minibus is suitable for distribution to retail points, delivery of furniture, household appliances and building materials. Within Almaty with a 200 km per day limit, it's realistic to cover 8–12 addresses — from BAO to Aksai, if you don't get stuck in traffic on Raiymbek at rush hour. Our advice: plan the route as a loop, not 'there and back' between warehouses, otherwise the mileage will go into overage faster than you expect.
Work at a site and trips out of town
A Gazelle is taken for transporting tools, equipment and building materials to a site, including sites outside the city. The vehicle handles the highway to Talgar and toward Kaskelen, where you need volume capacity for a generator, scaffolding or profiles. If you're going to the mountains — to Medeu or Shymbulak — take the serpentine into account and in winter fit winter tires: our vehicle is prepared for the season. For long trips beyond 200 km per day, calculate the overage in advance so you're not surprised by the final amount on return.
Trips out of town, to the mountains and intercity
A commercial minibus handles highway trips and mountain roads, but each direction has its own mileage and season restrictions.
Trips to the mountains and outdoors
A Gazelle on a GAZ Gazelle Next 2021 handles Medeu, Shymbulak and Big Almaty Lake with ease — on the serpentine the vehicle holds confidently with a manual transmission. For an outdoor trip the body is convenient: it takes tents, a grill, water and food for a group in one trip. In winter, on the climb to Shymbulak you need winter tires and a sober time estimate: the serpentine is closed in snow, and the trip can drag on. We advise leaving before 8 a.m. — you reach Medeu before the main wave, and parking at the skating rink is still free.
Long routes: Charyn, Kolsai, Kyrgyzstan
To Charyn Canyon and Kolsai Lake from Almaty it's a 3–5 hour drive one way, and a Gazelle is taken for such a distance for a group with belongings. Mileage on these routes goes beyond 200 km per day, so calculate the overage right at booking, not after return. Toward Kyrgyzstan, the vehicle needs car documents and insurance, which we arrange at handover — clarify this in advance on WhatsApp so you don't have to turn back at the border. On long trips, take the format with a driver: he knows the checkpoints and gas stations along the highway.
What to consider on intercity trips
- Mileage: on intercity trips the 200 km per day limit is almost always exceeded — calculate the overage in advance.
- Season: in winter, mountain sections require winter tires; in summer, on the highway in the heat, keep an eye on the coolant level.
- Documents: to travel to Kyrgyzstan you need insurance and vehicle documents, which we prepare at handover.
- Gas stations: on the highway to Charyn and Kolsai, gas stations are rare, fill up a full tank in Almaty.
- Communication: in mountain areas the signal drops — download maps in advance.
on intercity trips it's more convenient to take a car with a driver: he knows where to refuel and how to pass checkpoints, and you're not tied to the wheel all day.
Booking, delivery and 24/7 support
From booking to returning the car, we have one contract and one point of contact — the manager handling your rental.
How to book and get the car
We book the Gazelle via WhatsApp: you send the dates, the task and the required format — without a driver or with a driver. Then we agree on the rate, deposit and delivery time, confirm the booking and prepare the contract. We deliver the car to an address in Almaty or hand it over at our lot — whichever is more convenient; for morning bookings it's better to arrive at opening to avoid losing an hour in traffic. At handover we check the body, fuel level and record the condition in the report — this protects both you and us at return. If you need the car for a specific morning, book a day or two in advance: there's only one Gazelle in the fleet.
Vehicle inspection before handover
- Body: we inspect for chips and dents and record them in the handover report.
- Technical part: we check the brakes, lights, fluid levels and tire pressure.
- Interior: cleanliness and working seat belts — the minibus is often taken for a group.
- Documents: insurance, technical inspection and the contract — all in the glove compartment.
- Briefing: we show how the gearbox works and where the spare tire is.
Before departure, take photos of the body all around — this removes disputed issues at return if you catch a stone or branch on the highway.
Support available 24/7
Rent-Trip keeps support available 24/7: if something goes wrong on the route — a puncture, an accident or questions about a 'Sergek' fine — call or write on WhatsApp, we sort it out on the spot. On long trips, toward Kolsai or Kyrgyzstan, we clarify the route in advance and warn about closed sections. At return we accept the car according to the report, check the mileage and condition, and the deposit is returned within 1–3 business days. In our practice, most inquiries are not breakdowns but questions about the route and parking: they are answered by the same manager who handled the booking.
Conclusion
Gazelle rental in Almaty covers relocations, deliveries and work at a site in one trip, rather than a series of trips in a passenger car. The starting rate is from 43,990 ₸/day with mileage up to 200 km, insurance and support; for the commercial class, the 100,000 ₸ deposit is returned within 1–3 business days. The format is chosen based on the task: without a driver — for a flexible route around the city, with a driver — for heavy loads, mountains and intercity trips. Calculate mileage on long trips in advance, and for morning bookings arrive at opening.