Truck Rental in Taichung: Picking Up at Taichung Train Station, Choosing a Veryca Automatic or Manual, and Getting There from the HSR or Airport

Truck Rental in Taichung: Picking Up at Taichung Train Station, Choosing a Veryca Automatic or Manual, and Getting There from the HSR or Airport

Moving flat in Taichung, hauling furniture, restocking a shop, or carrying a load from Taichung to Changhua or Nantou? Renting a small truck and driving it yourself is often the most flexible option. The short answer first: in Taichung, GoodCars (固得租車) rents trucks only at the Taichung Train Station store, and the models there are the CMC Veryca (菱利) 1.5L automatic and the Veryca 1.3L manual, both with a steel frame and canvas cover over the cargo bed. There is currently no Mitsubishi Delica and no tail lift in Taichung. This guide is written for people living in Taiwan, including expats, and covers only truck rental in Taichung: where to pick up, which Veryca to choose, how to reach the store from the HSR or the airport, and what to know when driving a loaded truck around the city and out to Changhua or Nantou.

A truck parked beside a building (Unsplash, for illustration only; not GoodCars vehicles and not Taichung)

Where can you rent a truck in Taichung?

GoodCars has three pickup points in Taichung: the Taichung Train Station store, Taichung HSR Station and Taichung Airport (RMQ). All three have truck price lists, but when we checked online quotes for 25 November and 5 December, only the Taichung Train Station store had trucks available. We don't list how many trucks there are, because availability changes daily; the booking page always shows what you can actually rent.

Online bookings must be made 12–24 hours before pickup, depending on the location; for last-minute rentals, call the store or message it on WhatsApp.

Veryca automatic or manual?

• Only drive automatics? Choose the automatic. Central Taichung has frequent traffic lights and narrow old-town lanes, and working a clutch in a loaded truck there is tiring if you're out of practice.
• Two seats only. The Veryca carries the driver plus one helper. Other helpers need their own transport, and nobody may ride in the cargo bed.
• No tail lift in Taichung. Only the Delica automatic has a tail lift, and it isn't available here. For heavy appliances, plan on at least two people and a hand truck, or book a removal company. The nearest stores currently showing the Delica with tail lift are in Taoyuan and at Kaohsiung Airport, but trucks must go back to the store they came from. See our truck rental guide for the models at each store.

Getting to the store from the train, HSR or airport

• By TRA train: exit Taichung Station on the Taiwan Boulevard / Jianguo Road side; the store is about 250 m (a 4-minute walk, Google Maps). Step-by-step directions are in our Taichung Train Station pickup guide.
• By HSR: THSR Taichung Station connects to TRA Xinwuri Station (新烏日), from where local trains run to Taichung Station; check times on the Taiwan Railway website. By taxi, the drive between the store and the HSR station takes about 18–23 minutes (Google Maps, depending on traffic).
• By air: the drive between the store and Taichung Airport takes about 34–36 minutes (Google Maps, depending on traffic).

If you only need a car, not a truck, it's easier to pick one up at the HSR station or the airport; see the Taichung HSR pickup guide.

Driving a truck in Taichung, and on to Changhua or Nantou

Seal and label boxes before loading them into the cargo bed (Unsplash, for illustration only)

• Stay out of the bus lane on Taiwan Boulevard; use the general traffic lanes.
• Watch for scooters: the load and canvas block your rear view, so check mirrors before turning right and signal early. Ask your helper to guide you when reversing.
• Check clearance: with its steel frame and canvas the truck is taller than a car, so check the height limit before entering underground car parks. Arrange a loading spot with your building management in advance, and follow road markings when loading at the kerb.
• Plan the full loop: store → pickup address → drop-off address → back to the store. There's no cap on distance, and ETC freeway tolls are settled when you return the truck.
• Mountain roads to Nantou (Puli, Sun Moon Lake, Cingjing): on long descents use a low gear rather than riding the brakes. Loaded uphill climbs are slower, so keep right and take your time.
• Tie it down: check that the canvas straps are tight before joining an expressway, and re-check the load whenever you stop.

Cost: rental fee + fuel charge + fuel card

• Rental fee: the Veryca price list at this store includes daily rates, short-duration rates (from 2 hours and from 12 hours) and monthly rates; the live price for your times is on the booking page.
• Fuel charge: based on the kilometres you drive, with no cap on distance; see the official fuel charge rates.
• Fuel card: when refuelling, ask the attendant to fill up and pay with the truck's fuel card (self-service pumps may not accept it). Fuel is covered by the fuel charge, and you don't need to top up before returning.

Driver included? Documents for foreign licence holders

GoodCars truck rental is self-drive only: no driver and no moving crew. If you need a driver and porters, book a removal company.

Foreign licence holders need a valid International Driving Permit (IDP), the original home-country driving licence and a passport, plus a credit card in the renter's name. Foreign renters must be at least 25 and have held a licence for at least one year. Full details are in our Taiwan car rental guide for foreign visitors.

FAQ

Can I rent a GoodCars truck at Taichung HSR Station?

Not at present. Take the train from Xinwuri Station or a taxi to the Taichung Train Station store.

Is there a truck with a tail lift in Taichung?

No. Only Veryca trucks are available here; the Delica automatic with tail lift is currently shown at stores in Taoyuan and at Kaohsiung Airport, and must be returned to the same store.

Can I pick up in Taichung and return in Changhua or Nantou?

No. Online booking does not offer one-way truck rental; trucks must be returned to the store where you picked them up.

Can I pick up after 9 pm?

Online bookings cover 09:00–21:00. For pickup or return between 21:00 and 09:00, call the store in advance (+886-4-2201-0077) and we'll arrange it.

How many people fit in a Veryca?

Two: the driver and one passenger, as listed on the official model page.

Do I need to refuel or top up before returning?

You don't pay at the petrol station and you don't need to fill up before returning. Use the truck's fuel card at staffed pumps; fuel is covered by the fuel charge, which is based on the kilometres you drive.