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San Juan, Puerto Rico
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San Juan is a busy capital with narrow colonial streets in Old San Juan and fast, crowded expressways everywhere else. You do not need a car for the old town or the Condado beaches, but you do need one for the rest of Puerto Rico: El Yunque rainforest, the surf towns of Rincon and Aguadilla, the bioluminescent bays and the south coast around Ponce. Drivers are assertive, exits come quickly and road signs mix Spanish and US conventions. Our partner network compares local and international rental companies with live prices.
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Renting a car in San Juan: common questions
Should I pick up at the airport or wait until I leave the city?
Most travellers pick up at Luis Munoz Marin airport, which has a large rental complex reached by shuttle, and drive straight out. If you are spending your first nights in Old San Juan, consider collecting a car later from a city location, because parking in the old town is scarce and hotel garages charge nightly. A compact car is easier in those streets.
What should I know about driving out of San Juan?
The expressways use electronic tolls, so check the conditions shown per car to see how the rental company handles the transponder. Speed limits are posted in miles while distances are in kilometres. Traffic around the city is heavy on weekday mornings and Friday afternoons, so start early for El Yunque or the west coast. Mountain roads in the interior are narrow and slow but paved.
What licence do I need?
A full driving licence held for at least a year is the usual requirement, and each company sets its own minimum age and young-driver conditions. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. The exact conditions for every car are shown before you book.
Is there a deposit, and what about insurance?
Deposit and insurance terms differ between companies in San Juan, so they are shown per car before you book. You will see what is included, what the excess is, and whether a deposit is held on your card at the desk.
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You search from this page and see live cars and prices on our partner’s site. When you choose one, the booking completes on their secure checkout, where you confirm the details and receive your voucher. Show the voucher at the desk on pick-up.
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