Bogotá car rentals

Top tips for renting a car in Bogotá

• To get to some of the more charming cities around Bogota, you’ll need a hire car. Drive to El Infernito (known as Little Hell) or spend the day touring Chingaza National Natural Park (an ideal place for nature lovers). On your drive, you will have many opportunities to take pictures of the mountains and catch a glimpse of different wildlife.
• When visiting Bogota, you’ll fly into the El Dorado International Airport. Recognized as one of the busiest airports in the country, it is truly efficient and provides many amenities for travelers, including an area for hire car companies right inside the terminal. You’ll only need to walk a short distance to the lot to pick up or return your hire car.
• There are numerous toll roads throughout Bogota and all of Colombia. Because their tolls are not generally automated, you’ll need to have cash and coins handy. Be sure to keep the money out of sight, however, so as not to tempt thieves.
• Bogota is said to be one of the most congested cities in terms of traffic. However, this applies mostly to the business districts and the center of town. If you want to avoid traffic jams altogether, it would be best to stay off of roads during rush hour. This is between the hours of 6 a.m. and 8:30 a.m., and 3 p.m. until as late as 6:30 p.m.
• Book your rental car in Bogotá at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
• Compact rental cars in Bogotá are around 8% cheaper than other car types, on average