Automatic Truck Rental in Taiwan: Two Automatic Small Trucks, How to Choose, and Which GoodCars Stores Have Them

Automatic Truck Rental in Taiwan: Two Automatic Small Trucks, How to Choose, and Which GoodCars Stores Have Them

Moving flats in Taiwan but only drive automatics? You don't need a manual gearbox to rent a truck. Two of GoodCars' four small trucks are automatic: the Veryca 1.5L automatic (菱利自排) and the Delica 2.4L automatic (得利卡自排), which also has a tail lift. This guide is written for international drivers and visitors: what separates the two, which one fits your load, which stores rent which model (Taichung and Kaohsiung each have only one automatic), and what to watch for the first time you drive a truck.

A small truck has a short nose and a long cargo bed, so it handles differently from a car (Unsplash illustration, not a GoodCars vehicle)

The two automatic trucks compared

Prices depend on the store, dates and rental length; please check the live quote on the booking page. Dimensions and payload follow the vehicle registration; the frame and canvas also limit how high you can stack.

Same P-R-N-D selector as an automatic car, no clutch needed (Unsplash illustration, not the truck's actual gear lever)

Which stores have automatic trucks?

We checked GoodCars' booking system on two dates (a weekday and a Saturday). Available models change from day to day, so always confirm the model on the booking page.

No trucks were available on our check dates at Taipei Main Station Store, Banqiao Station, Xinzhuang Fu Jen, Taoyuan HSR, Pingzhen Fumei, Taichung Airport or Taichung HSR. Taoyuan Airport (TPE), Zuoying HSR, Kaohsiung Station, Yilan, Jiaoxi, Chiayi HSR, Tainan HSR, Hsinchu HSR, Keelung, Hualien and Taitung do not offer trucks.

Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) has staff during the day; online bookings run 09:00–23:55, and for other times please call the store first (+886 7-801-1122) and they will arrange it. Stores open 09:00–21:00 (Songshan Station Store, Xinzhuang, Banqiao, Taoyuan, Taichung Railway Station, Luodong) take online bookings for 09:00–21:00; for pickup or return outside those hours, call the store in advance.

First time driving an automatic truck: 7 practical tips

1. Walk around the truck first and note the canvas, frame and tailgate; photograph any scratches with the staff.
2. Set both side mirrors: with cargo and canvas, the interior mirror shows almost nothing behind you.
3. Mind the height: the frame makes the truck much taller than a car. Check clearance signs before car parks, arcades and petrol station canopies.
4. Short nose, high seat: the front of the truck ends closer than you expect, so leave extra space when stopping.
5. Take turns wide: the rear wheels cut inside the front wheels; watch for scooters on your right.
6. Reverse slowly with a spotter standing to the side where you can see them, never directly behind.
7. Loaded trucks need longer to stop: keep a bigger gap, slow down early, and use the lower gear position on long descents. Put heavy items low and near the cab, tie everything down, and never carry people in the cargo bed.

In a truck you rely on the side mirrors, so adjust them before you drive off (Unsplash illustration, not a GoodCars vehicle)

Prefer a manual?

GoodCars also has a Veryca 1.3L manual and a Delica 2.4L manual (frame and canvas, no tail lift). On our check dates the Veryca manual was available in Taipei, Xinzhuang, Taoyuan, Dayuan, Taichung and Luodong, and the Delica manual in Taipei and at Kaohsiung Airport.

Costs, fuel card and documents

• Rent plus fuel charge: see the fuel charge rates. There is no distance cap, and you can hand the truck back without stopping at a petrol station.
• Fuel card: ask the attendant to fill up and present the card; self-service pumps may not accept it.
• Same-store return: online bookings don't allow trucks to be returned at a different store.
• Booking lead time: book online 12–24 hours before pickup depending on the store; for last-minute needs, call the store or message us on WhatsApp.
• Documents for foreign nationals: a valid International Driving Permit, your original home-country licence and your passport. Full details are in our Taiwan car rental guide for foreign visitors.

For moving tips, tail lift use and packing, see our main truck rental guide; for late-night pickups, see the 24-hour car rental list.

FAQ

Can I rent a truck if I've only driven automatic cars?

Driving-wise, yes: both the Veryca and Delica automatics drive like an automatic car, with no clutch. Rental requirements are the same as for any GoodCars rental; see the guide for foreign visitors.

Which truck has a tail lift?

Only the Delica 2.4L automatic. We found it at Xinzhuang, Taoyuan, Dayuan, Luodong and Kaohsiung Airport, and sometimes at Banqiao. We didn't see it at the four Taipei points when we checked, so please confirm on the booking page.

Can I get a Delica automatic in Taichung?

Not at the moment. Taichung Railway Station Store has the Veryca automatic and manual only.

Can I get a Veryca in Kaohsiung?

Not at the moment. Kaohsiung Airport (KHH) rents the Delica automatic and manual only.

Do I pay for fuel at the pump?

Not at the pump. The truck comes with a GoodCars fuel card; fuel is included in the fuel charge you pay with the rental. Ask the attendant to fill up and present the card, and you can hand the truck back without stopping at a petrol station.

Can I return the truck at another store?

No. Trucks must go back to the pickup store; contact the store for special requests.