Cartagena car hire

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Cartagena car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Cartagena 
Verified travelerJul 2024
Easy ⭐️ Fast ⭐️ Quality ⭐️ Price ⭐️ Service ⭐️
Verified travelerMar 2024
If you stay in Cartegena, this kind of car is perfect. It’s a small car and streets here tend to be very narrow. Especially in the old part of the city.
Verified travelerSept 2023
Driving is rough here but I'm use to this style of Driving as I've driven in many countries like this. Im a very experienced driver in 3rd world countries. Not for everyone.
Verified travelerJul 2023
My major recommendation for driving in Cartagena is to be patient! If you take your time and allow the area to guide you on the road and through Old City, you will find a pleasant Automotive sightseeing Journey, without ever having to leave your vehicle. Do not let personal indiscretions interfere with your curiosity to explore Cartagena. Alamo gives you a wonderful opportunity to have a proper fitting car, that is respective to the roadway and navigating throughout Old City. Again I stress, have patience on the roadway and you'll be fine!

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Cartagena

  • Perhaps the best reason to rent a car during your time in Cartagena is the fact that they offer the most efficient means of getting from place to place. This is particularly the case if you want to enjoy some time at the beach. For example, Playa Blanca is just 28.7 km (17.8 miles) away from Cartagena and is a quick and simple trip via car.
  • Planning to rent a vehicle during your time in Cartagena? For travelers whose flights are landing at Rafael Núñez International Airport, the hire car desks are located in the National Arrivals Hall.
  • It is very common for pedestrians to jaywalk in Cartagena, especially on smaller urban streets and in residential areas. Drivers should make sure to keep their eyes open for jaywalkers, particularly when traffic is moving slowly or when you are in a popular section of town with many pedestrians around. This applies doubly to the old colonial area, as it is one of the tourism hubs in the city.
  • Rush hour in Cartagena is moderately serious, especially in central areas of the city. Typically, drivers can expect the morning rush hour to go from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. most mornings, and for the afternoon rush hour to start up shortly after 4:00 p.m. and cool down by around 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. 90A is one of the main roads to dodge during rush hour, especially around Chino, as it can become quite congested and backed up with traffic.
  • Book your car hire in Cartagena at least 6 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate hire cars in Cartagena are around 95% more expensive than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Cartagena

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Cartagena?

    Medium to small cars such as SUVs, sedans, and hatchbacks are all great choices for hire car drivers visiting Cartagena. In general, drivers will find that the streets of Cartagena are moderately wide and are well suited for a wide range of vehicles. Parking spaces are also of adequate size and will comfortably fit all but the largest of vehicles. Additionally, petrol is cheap in Cartagena, so if you are driving a less than efficient vehicle it won’t be a financial issue.

  • What’s the speed limit in Cartagena?

    In residential areas of Cartagena the speed limit is 30 km/h (19 mph), while on urban streets the speed limit goes up to 60 km/h (37 mph). Outside of built-up areas, the speed limits start out at 80 km/h (50 mph) and on highways the speed limit goes up to 100 km/h (62 mph), depending on the size of the highway.

  • Where are the best places to park in Cartagena?

    If you are downtown or in the central business district, then parking garages are the best choice. On-street parking spots are sometimes available, but they fill up quickly in busy areas and shouldn’t be depended on. One of the more unique aspects of Colombian cities, including Cartagena, is that parking garages and private parking lots are very common – even in residential areas – so parking is often very plentiful.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Cartagena?

    The average price of fuel in Cartagena is €3.39 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €41 and €54, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Cartagena?

    Intermediate (Opel Zafira Tourer or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cartagena.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Cartagena?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Cartagena?

    An Intermediate car hire in Cartagena costs €130 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Cartagena?

    An Economy car hire in Cartagena costs €79 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Cartagena?

    A Compact car hire in Cartagena costs €54 per day, on average.

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Cartagena car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Alamo

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.8

2 locations in Cartagena

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Oficina Aeropuerto

+57 301 7560313

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 13:30
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Oficina Principal Carrerra 2

+57 315 7514050

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Full-size SUV

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When arrived to Cartagena they just told me they didn’t have any vehicles available, recommended me another local rent company and I ended up paying more for a smaller and different vehicle than the one I initially reserved. On top of that, I had to pay for a new cover and the company that initially was covering (Rentalcover.com), don’t have any customer service and there’s no way to obtain a refund for that service that they never provided. I would definitely not recommend Alamo or Rentalcover.com, one sucks and the other one is a total scam.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Mini

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Mr Silverman the best! 🔝

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact

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Nothing everything was very good

1 out of 3

Rent Arte

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Cartagena

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Locations in Cartagena

Calle 70 # 1D 124, Cartagena, Colombia 2||+57 3229017010

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Localiza

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Cartagena

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Locations in Cartagena

Carrera 3, 70-122, Crespo

+57 1 800 0520001

Monday06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday06:00 - 22:00
Thursday06:00 - 22:00
Friday06:00 - 22:00
Saturday06:00 - 22:00
Sunday06:00 - 22:00

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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Everything was ok

10.0 Wonderful

Soffy, Apr 2023

Compact

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Everything was perfect, the Price, the car, the assistance. I loved it!

1 out of 2

National

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.6

Value for money

6.6

2 locations in Cartagena

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Oficina Aeropuerto

+57 301 7560313

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 13:30
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Oficina Ciudad Carrerra 2

+57 315 7514050

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Cartagena

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Oficina Aeropuerto

+57 301 7560313

Monday07:30 - 17:30
Tuesday07:30 - 17:30
Wednesday07:30 - 17:30
Thursday07:30 - 17:30
Friday07:30 - 17:30
Saturday08:00 - 13:30
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

Oficina Ciudad Carrerra 2

+57 315 7514050

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Economy

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It was an easy pickup and drop off. The Enterprise agents were great

1 out of 1

Hertz

6.0

Okay

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

6.0

One location in Cartagena

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Carrera 3 #70-122

+57 5 6431894

Monday08:00 - 13:30
Tuesday08:00 - 13:30
Wednesday08:00 - 13:30
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Avis

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

5.7

2 locations in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Domestic Flights, Local L01-09

+57 1 6291722

Monday08:00 - 13:30
Tuesday08:00 - 13:30
Wednesday08:00 - 13:30
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Friday08:00 - 13:30
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Sunday09:00 - 14:00

Parqueadero De La Costa

+57 316 3431435

Monday08:00 - 13:30
Tuesday08:00 - 13:30
Wednesday08:00 - 13:30
Thursday08:00 - 13:30
Friday08:00 - 13:30
Saturday09:00 - 14:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes the staff was friendly however, they had no solution to provide a better vehicle which I had contracted for and I was charged for a lower class vehicle at the same rate I contracted for....the air conditioner did not work most of the time, the windshield wipers were all worn out, the rear seats were broken, etc etc etc. Extremely disappointed that a rental company such as AVIS doesn't have a quality control standard in place at their dealers to provide quality vehicles.

Cons:

The entire experience.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

There was not reservation the hire company did not even have my booking even though I had reference number

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The pic of the car should be the same that we r going to get

2.0 Poor

Sindis, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

I did not like anything. I could not rent the car, and you took 40 dollars from my card, and you have not returned it yet, even though the company sent a message that there were not available cars. Therefore, I want my money back.

Cons:

Do not book a car where there is not available one.

Europcar

4.9

Mediocre

Cleanliness

4.9

Comfort

4.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

5.2

One location in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

RAFAEL NUNES AIRPORT Cl 71 N 03 89

+57 323 5781720

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Budget

Cleanliness

4.1

Comfort

4.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.3

Value for money

3.7

One location in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Rafael Nunez International Apo

+57 317 8654208

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 13:30
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday08:00 - 13:30

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2.4 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

We called to say We were on the way and they said they didn't have a car for us until 4 o'clock in the afternoon and it was 8 o'clock in the morning Our reservation for pick up That hour

Cons:

They Not have your car as scheduled

MEXRENTACAR

8.0

Very Good

One location in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Cartagena International Airport

+57 334 170 8243

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GREEN MOTION

5.0

Fair

One location in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Av. 2Da Cll 70 # 67-190, Crespo 270 Building

+57 300 5457297

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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Royal Rent-A-Car

2.5

Poor

2 locations in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Cartagena Rafael Nunez airport

+57 5691 1874

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Cl. 70 #5-7, Cartagena, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

Monday08:00 - 13:30
Tuesday08:00 - 13:30
Wednesday08:00 - 13:30
Thursday08:00 - 13:30
Friday08:00 - 13:30
Saturday21:00 - 23:5908:00 - 13:30
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Confort Rent A Car

2.0

Poor

4 locations in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Aeropuerto Internacional Rafael Núñez, Crespo Calle 70, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

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Calle 70 N 4 75

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Cartagena Downtown

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Cartagena Rafael Nunez airport

+57 321 415 3291

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Economy Rent a Car

2.0

Poor

One location in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Av. 3 # 70-166

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Renta facil

2.0

Poor

One location in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Aeropuerto Rafael Núñez

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keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

One location in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Rafael Nunes Airport Cra. 3 70-122

+57 322 3045674

Monday08:00 - 13:30
Tuesday08:00 - 13:30
Wednesday08:00 - 13:30
Thursday08:00 - 13:30
Friday08:00 - 13:30
Saturday08:00 - 13:30

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FlexWays

5.2

Fair

One location in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Tv. 54 #24-236, Cartagena, Provincia de Cartagena, Bolívar, Colombia

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Universal Rent A Car

No score available yet

3 locations in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Bocagrande Avenida San Martin # 10-60

+57 300 463 6407

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Cartagena Airport

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Cartagena Downtown

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Royal Rent A Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

4-69, Carrera 3

Opening times not available

Muelle Nacional Local 101

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Cartagena

Locations in Cartagena

Rafael Nunes Airport Cl. 71 N° 03 – 89 local 104

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81 travellers who hired a car in Cartagena gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.1

Car hire locations in or near Cartagena

Good to know

Most popular car type

Intermediate

When to book a car hire in Cartagena

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Car hire insurance in Cartagena

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Cartagena car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when hiring a car in Cartagena.

Deductible

Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Cartagena car hire.

Cartagena car hire information

Pick-up locationCartagena
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Hire locations31
Airport locations21

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