If you are planning a Puerto Rico vacation, one of the things to consider is whether or not you want to explore the island. If you choose to explore what Puerto Rico has to offer, the best way to do this is with a rental car. There are many car rental companies in Puerto Rico to choose from and we have listed several on this page. You should compare prices between the various companies in order to get the best deal.
Note: Driving in Puerto Rico can be a little challenging, especially if you are not used to driving in busy cities.
Having said that, driving really is the only way to truly experience the beauty of Puerto Rico. Yes, you can go on an organized tour, but for a family, this can become expense and you will not get to see as much as you would, if you had been driving yourself.
If you are arriving by air, most of the major car rentals in Puerto Rico will have locations at the main airports, such as Luis Muñoz MarÃn International Airport, San Juan. If you are arriving by cruise ship, you should be able to ask for the company to either deliver the car or pick you up.
Some notes:
Minimum age is 21 years old.
Compare rates for several companies, as there can be a difference for the same size of car.
Check with your own insurance to see if it will cover you while driving a rental car in Puerto Rico (could save you money).
Book any accessories in advance (e.g. child seats) and ask for written confirmation.
If you are booking a minivan, try to book well in advance and request written confirmation
Return the vehicle FULL of fuel, otherwise you will be charged an extortionate amount if the car rental company has to fill the tank.
Finally, consider a site like priceline.com where you can make a bid for a rental car.
The following is a list of the main car rentals in Puerto Rico (the numbers given are for Luis Muñoz MarÃn International Airport, San Juan):
Alamo: 1-800-462-5266
Avis: 787-253-5926, 1-800-230-4898
Budget: 787-791-0600
Charlie Car Rental: 787-728-2418
Dollar: 787-791-5500
Enterprise: 787-791-3722
Hertz: 787-566-4400, 1-800-654-3030
National: 787-791-1805
More to come…
