The Excitement of Eid Homecoming Using a Car with Your Family!

Homecoming has become an Eid tradition in Indonesia. Celebrating Eid Al-Fitr is not complete without going back to the hometowns. Depending on the homecoming destination city, there’s nothing wrong with you going back by car with your family if it’s possible. In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, which hasn’t ended until now, going back home for Eid by car will be relatively safer since it minimizes contact with other people.

Of course, special preparations are needed before you and your family go back by yourself using a car, including if you need an unsecured loan to buy a car for Eid homecoming needs. Before you go back to your hometowns, read the information below!

The Government Allows Homecoming This Year!
Since the COVID-19 pandemic took place in 2020, the Eid celebration in Indonesia has become a bit different due to the homecoming exodus ban to suppress the transmission of the COVID-19 virus. But, as the pandemic situation gets better, in 2022, the Government finally allows people to go back to their hometowns! Some terms and conditions have to be met.

Aside from maintaining health protocols, going back to the hometown is only allowed for those who have received a full vaccination dose, including boosters. If you haven’t received the booster shot, you have to show the antigen test result. And for those who have only received the first dose of vaccine, you have to include the PCR test result when going home.

Use Your Private Car
This Government’s regulation applies to all public transportations. It hasn’t been explained further how this will be implemented on the ground, but what’s clear is that vaccines are the mandatory requirement to go back to the hometowns this year.

However, since we are still in the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, it will be better if you and your family return home using a private car. Driving your car will undoubtedly be relatively safer than public transportation since you limit contact with others outside your family. You don’t have to be crammed at the train station or airport, so it will reduce the risks of contracting the virus when traveling.

Going back home using a car can also be an exciting road trip with your family. So make sure you use a car with good performance. You can make this happen by applying for an unsecured loan from the banking service.

Make Your Family Closer
Aside from being safer and more comfortable, going back home by car can also make you and your family closer. During the trip, you and your family can talk leisurely and freely without worrying that you will disturb others like on public transportations.

Other than that, usually during the trip, you will find unexpected funny occasions that can bring you and your family members closer. Don’t forget to prepare a camera to capture special moments, especially when a homecoming trip offers a beautiful scenery that you can’t miss!

You Still Need to be Careful and Alert When Driving a Car!
Although driving a car is the right choice for Eid homecoming in the middle of the COVID-19, you and your family still need to pay attention to the trip's safety. Schedule your trip carefully so you can avoid crowded days and times. This is necessary so you won't get stuck in bad traffic. Traffic jams can make you tired and emotional.

If you are tired and emotional while traveling, it may harm you and your family's safety. Take a rest at rest areas every 2-3 hours, and don't force yourself to keep driving when your eyes start to feel heavy and you begin to lose concentration.

To support your comfort while driving, preparing some snacks and drinks is better. However, pay attention to your water intake so you won't have to go to a public bathroom too often.

Driving a private car for Eid homecoming is an exciting choice. Even if you don’t have a car, renting a car can be a temporary solution. However, if you still want to drive a car after Eid, you can buy your dream car with PermataKTA, the unsecured loan from PermataBank.

With PermataKTA, you can apply for a loan up to IDR 300 million to meet your car needs to go back to your hometown safely and comfortably. This loan without collateral service offers a tenor of up to 5 years with easy terms and conditions. Moreover, the loan interest rates are pretty low and competitive, starting from 0.88% flat each month or 10.56% flat annually.

More interestingly, paying for the PermataKTA installments is very easy, thanks to the auto-debit feature from your PermataBank account. Apply for PermataKTA right now through the PermataMobile X mobile banking application! This online application for unsecured loans is easy and quick without visiting the branch office.