Rental cars in South America

You might have trouble scoring a parking space right in front of these iconic attractions, but trust us — they’re certainly worth a short stroll. The greatest thing about a trip to South America is finally checking these off your bucket list:

• Atalaia Beach (2 miles from the center of Aracaju)
• Iguazu Falls (10 miles from the center of Puerto Iguazú)
• Cordoba Cathedral (0.2 miles from the center of Cordoba)

With long stretches of highways and inviting open roads, many travelers opt to turn their South America vacations into driving adventures. If you’re organizing a road trip of epic proportions, you’ll want to know which cities to put on your itinerary. Explore some (or all) of this place’s most renowned cities:

• Buenos Aires (population of 13,076,300)
• Sao Paulo (population of 10,021,300)
• Lima (population of 7,737,000)
• Bogotá (population of 7,674,400)

Below we’ve listed all the tricks of the trade to help you save on a rental car:

• Use our amazing filter feature to point you toward the cheapest car deals in town — and then compare the prices;
• Arrange an email Price Drop Alert for your next vacation destination. You never know what great bargains will drive straight into your inbox;
• Before you pick up your keys and get behind the wheel, check out both airport and non-airport pickup and drop-off locations to ensure you’re bagging the cheapest deal in town;
• If you’re not bothered about which day of the week you collect the keys to your car and your schedule is flexible, play around with days and dates to find the best deal;
• If possible, keep your pickup and drop-off times the same. If you return your rental car later than you picked it up, you could be charged a whole extra day;
• If you’re hoping to keep some extra cash in your pocket, pay as soon as you book and get some of the best rates around;
• It’s best to make a reservation as soon as your vacation dates are confirmed. You’ll get the biggest selection early on.

For some of us, owning a prestige vehicle may be somewhat out of reach. But renting your dream ride is far easier than you think! Imagine tearing down the open road in a snazzy convertible, even if it’s only for a day or two. Or perhaps all you’re looking for is a dependable set of wheels to bring you safely from point A to point B. Flashy or affordable? Either way, one thing’s for sure — there’s a rental car to suit you in South America.

You’ll need to keep right when driving in South America. Also, take some extra caution if it’s your first time on the road here. Once you’ve got the hang of how the locals drive, you can relax and enjoy the new scenery!

Normally, one of two things will happen. Your chosen rental car company may bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card. This is the usual practice. Alternatively, it may give your contact information to local law enforcement agencies so the fine is issued directly to you.