Renting a vehicle with a driver plus guide has become the most popular way of getting around in Tibet. Even though you can still travel along most of main routes by public transport. (Toursists are not permitted to drive rental vehicles in Tibet.)

Minivan always is available for  6-8 passengers, and this is the cheapest  vehicle for tourists. But of course, minivan only can reach to these places with a very good road access, such as Yamdrok Lake, Gyantse, Shigatse, Ganden, Namtso Lake, ect,

Landcruiser ( Toyota 4500 or Mitsubishi Jeep) is the most popular vehicle the tourists would like to hire in Tibet, as they can reach to most places of Tibet and more comfortable. Landcruiser have room for 5 people and their luggage, but one people need to sit at back extra seat, so 4 is more comfortable. Especially for a longer trip, according to the road conditions and a big amount of luggages, it's worth limiting the number of passengers.

Please check to this webpage to get the vehicles photos!

The most popular route is a leisurely and slightly circuitous journey down to Zhangmu on the Tibet-Nepal border, taking in Yamdrok-tso, Gyantse , Shigatse, Sakya , Everest Base Camp and Tingri along the way. Mt.Kailash, Namtso Lake and Drigung Til are also popular destinations.

The following is some popular route the tourists always take:
  -  Lhasa - Yamdrok-tso - Gyantse - Shigatse - Lhasa ( 2/3 days Minivan / Landcruiser trip)