The Toyota Fortuner is the mid-size 4×4 SUV in the Labuan Bajo Car Hire fleet, and it is the vehicle we recommend when you want ground clearance and comfort in the same booking. As of 2026, every Fortuner we supply is hired with a driver — self-drive is not offered — and rates are quoted in USD on request rather than published as a fixed price list. It seats up to seven, but for real comfort with luggage we plan it around four to five passengers.
If you are searching for a Fortuner in Labuan Bajo for airport pickup, a full day of land touring, or a multi-day run east along the Trans-Flores Highway, this page covers the specification, who it suits, what is included, and how the quote works.
What are the Toyota Fortuner specifications?
Fortuner units in the Labuan Bajo market are typically the 2.4-litre turbo-diesel, body-on-frame version — the same platform as the Hilux, which is why it copes with broken tarmac far better than a road-only crossover. Exact trim, model year and colour vary by unit and by availability on your dates; we confirm what is actually assigned before you pay anything.
| Item | Typical specification |
|---|---|
| Seats (registered) | 7 including driver |
| Comfortable passengers | 4 with luggage; 5 at a squeeze |
| Luggage | 3-4 medium cases with the third row folded; 1-2 cases only if all seven seats are used |
| Engine | 2.4L turbo-diesel (automatic, most units) |
| Ground clearance | High — suited to unsealed side roads and steep village approaches |
| Air conditioning | Front and rear blowers |
| Driver | Always included; conversational English standard |
The honest limitation: seven adults plus seven bags will not fit. If your group is six or more with dive gear or full luggage, the larger van is the right answer — see Toyota HiAce hire instead, or split across two Fortuners.
What is a Fortuner best used for in Labuan Bajo?
The Fortuner earns its keep the moment the road stops being flat. Around Labuan Bajo town the surface is fine and almost any car works. The difference shows on the approaches to viewpoints, waterfall trailheads and inland villages, where the last few kilometres are often gravel, concrete slab, or steep switchbacks with a rough edge.
- Airport transfers with luggage. Komodo Airport (LBJ) to town or the hillside hotels is a short run, but the boot space matters after a long haul. See Labuan Bajo airport transfer for fixed-route handling.
- Full-day land touring. Cunca Wulang, Batu Cermin, Puncak Waringin, the Golo Mori area and the Melo village vantage points in one loop.
- Overland Flores. Ruteng, Wae Rebo trailhead, Bajawa, Kelimutu — multi-day driving where suspension travel and clearance are not luxuries. Details on Flores overland hire.
- Wet season use. Roughly December to March, unsealed sections soften. A high-clearance 4×4 is the conservative choice.
- Guests who want a quieter, higher ride than a compact MPV without moving up to a full luxury sedan.
Where the Fortuner is not the best value: solo travellers or couples on short town hops. A smaller vehicle costs less and parks more easily in Labuan Bajo’s narrow harbour-front streets.
What is included when you hire a Fortuner with a driver?
Standard inclusions on a Fortuner hire, as of 2026:
- Vehicle and professional driver for the agreed hours
- Fuel for the agreed itinerary
- Driver’s meals and, on overnight trips, the driver’s accommodation
- Standard vehicle insurance and legal documents
- Bottled water, phone charging, and luggage handling
- Flexible routing on the day — you can change the order of stops with your driver
Not included: entrance tickets, park and conservation fees, boat or liveaboard costs, guide fees at specific sites, and hours beyond the agreed block. Everything sits on a chauffeur basis; the general terms are set out on car hire with driver.
How do you book a Fortuner in Labuan Bajo?
- Message us on WhatsApp with your dates, arrival time, passenger count and luggage count.
- We check live availability. Fortuner stock in Labuan Bajo is genuinely finite, and peak months (roughly July-August and the year-end period) sell out weeks ahead.
- You receive a written USD quote listing the vehicle, hours, route, inclusions and exclusions — no verbal-only pricing.
- Confirm with a deposit, or in some cases on arrival, depending on the dates and length of hire.
- Driver contact is shared before travel day, along with the pickup point and plate number.
How much does Fortuner hire cost in Labuan Bajo?
Pricing is quote-based because it depends on hours, distance, season and whether the trip stays inside the Labuan Bajo area. The figures below are indicative only, in USD, per vehicle, with driver and fuel — they are a planning guide, not an offer, and your written quote is the only binding number.
| Usage | Indicative USD (per vehicle) |
|---|---|
| Airport transfer, one way | from ~USD 20-30 |
| Half day, up to 5 hours, town area | from ~USD 40-55 |
| Full day, up to 10 hours, Labuan Bajo area | from ~USD 60-80 |
| Overland Flores, per day | from ~USD 85-115 |
Peak-season dates, very early departures, long-distance one-way drops and special requests are quoted separately. We do not quietly add surcharges after confirmation.
Frequently asked questions
Can I hire a Fortuner without a driver?
No. We supply the Fortuner with a driver only. Labuan Bajo’s road conditions, informal parking and inland routes make a local driver the safer and usually cheaper option once fuel, navigation and time are counted.
How many people fit in a Fortuner with luggage?
Four passengers with full luggage is the comfortable planning number, five if bags are modest. Six or seven passengers only works with hand luggage. Tell us your bag count and we will tell you honestly whether the Fortuner or the van is correct.
Is a Fortuner necessary, or will a normal car do?
For sealed roads in and around town, a normal car is fine. Choose the Fortuner if your plan includes waterfall trailheads, hill villages, Golo Mori side roads, wet-season travel, or any multi-day drive east along Flores.
Can the Fortuner be hired for multiple days across Flores?
Yes. Multi-day overland hires are quoted per day and include the driver’s meals and accommodation. Allow realistic timings — Labuan Bajo to Ruteng alone is a half-day of mountain driving, and Kelimutu is not a one-day round trip.
Do you handle early morning airport or harbour pickups?
Yes. Pre-dawn pickups for early flights or boat departures are standard; confirm the time when you book so the driver is positioned the night before.
Reserve a Fortuner for your dates
Send your dates, passenger and luggage count, and we will confirm availability and a written USD quote. Labuan Bajo Car Hire is operated under Komodo Luxury, part of Juara Holding Group — operating from Bali across Indonesia since 2015.
WhatsApp: +62 811-3810-5742
Email: sales@komodoluxury.com