If your trip to Santiago is all booked but your itinerary is a bit on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.A look at a postcard stand will show that a visit to Santiago is not complete without going to San Cristobal Hill. As the most iconic sight in the city, you might want to spend more time here than just a brief stop.You’ll have to wake up early if you’re planning to check out all the great attractions that this place has to offer. Santa Lucia Hill and Santiago Town Square are must-sees. Plaza de la Constitucion and National Stadium shouldn’t be forgotten either.Stop by Costanera Center. It’s one attraction you’ll usually find on travelers’ must-do lists. If you still have some room on your schedule, Plaza de Armas and Plaza Brasil will keep you entertained too.

If you’re searching for day-trip inspiration, we’ve got some suggestions. Situated 25 miles away, Isla de Maipo is worth hopping in the car for. Soak up the sights starting with Viña Santa Rita, Viña de Martino and Viña Cousiño Macul. Located 45 miles away, Casablanca is another popular destination. If you swing by, make sure you check out Indomita Casablanca and Maipo Vineyards, Casas del Bosque Winery and Kingston Family Vineyards.

Traveling to Santiago for business-related purposes? After a tiring day of mingling and socializing, you might find your stomach shouting out for food. Thankfully, these convention centers offer easy access to some terrific cafés and restaurants:

• Espacio Riesco Convention and Exhibition Center (3 miles away).
• CasaPiedra Event and Conference Center (4 miles away).

Spending your days in downtown Santiago? We have a great selection of vehicles that are ideal for making your way around city traffic. Take a compact car for example. They’re a dream to handle and a piece of cake to park. Offering all the usual features and good fuel economy, these rides will bring you from point A to B quickly and efficiently. If you’re traveling for business rather than leisure, why not book a premium car and cruise the streets in a little more luxury? Perks like GPS will ensure you arrive in the right place in time for your meeting!

Sometimes the journey is more significant than the destination, which makes your car choice particularly important. If you’re about to head off on an epic road trip around Santiago, a spacious SUV could be the ideal solution. If you’d like the best possible deal and plan on doing a lot of city driving, an economy car is hard to beat. All you need to do is decide what’s the best fit, round up the troops, and hit the highway.

Nabbing a parking space in Santiago isn’t too difficult. Of course, it can depend on the time and place — it may be tricky parking right in the center during busier periods.

Santiago has a population of 4,837,300, so you should expect it. However, you can avoid gridlock by driving outside the peak hours. The roads are at their busiest before and after work.

Most of the time, your rental car company will bill the fined amount to your credit card, including local taxes and surcharges. Or they may share your contact details with local authorities, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.

As is the case in many places, normal cell phone usage is prohibited while cruising in your car around Santiago. An exception applies for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just be sure to keep your eyes on the road.

The legal BAC (blood alcohol content) limit while driving in Santiago is 0.05%. If you’re planning a big night on the town, leave the car behind and organize another way of getting home instead.

It’s prohibited to turn at a red light in Santiago. When you come across one, enjoy a couple of mindful moments until the light switches back to green.

Seat belts are compulsory in Santiago Province. Having said that, the rule may vary for some vehicles, such as those operated by public transportation systems.