Cusco car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Cusco

  • Whether you're planning on driving around the city or venturing out to other nearby sites, car hire in Cusco is the ideal opportunity to take control of the holiday yourself and spend time exploring the Sacred Valley, visiting nearby towns and cities, driving yourself to the Inca trail or cruising around the city – all of this without having to negotiate with your Spanish taxi driver or try as you might to figure out the bus or tour schedules in and around the city. Cusco is a city not to be missed, and driving yourself around is a great way to see it.
  • Car hire in Cusco Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport (CUZ) is perfect if you're planning on flying out of the country from there as well. You'll save on taxi costs. Unfortunately, there aren't any car hire desks operating at the airport, but there are several companies that'll meet you at the airport if you make an online booking through KAYAK. You will be met in the Arrival hall and escorted to your Cusco car hire.
  • Driving in Cusco isn't much different from driving in other parts of Peru, the streets are small and pedestrians are frequent guests. You'll need to keep an eye out for people crossing the road and expect the unexpected. You'll need to obey local speed limits and driving rules but be aware that locals probably won't. Drivers in Cusco can be aggressive and will overtake when they can. Don't get into an argument; just brush off any incidents.
  • A difficult thing about driving in Cusco and other parts of Peru is the crazy traffic situations and driving of other locals. Although roads are delineated into lanes, the locals don't adhere to these rules and you could end up with numerous vehicles in the same lane or in opposite directions. There are times you will need to drive aggressively. Bear in mind, that locals use their horns all the time, signalling everything from "I'm passing" to "get out of my way" to "you can go in front of me". It isn't an aggressive thing, it's more of a courtesy.
  • Book your car hire in Cusco at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini hire cars in Cusco are around 30% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Cusco

  • How much is the price of fuel in Cusco?

    The average price of fuel in Cusco is €3.97 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between €48 and €64, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Cusco?

    Mini (Hyundai i10 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cusco.

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

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

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Cusco?

    A Mini car hire in Cusco costs €56 per day, on average.

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

    An Intermediate car hire in Cusco costs €80 per day, on average.

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

    A Compact car hire in Cusco costs €51 per day, on average.

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

    The roads in Cusco are much like the rest of Peru, especially the cities; they're narrow and traffic is heavy along most of them. These roads suit smaller, more compact and thinner models because they're easier to navigate and use up less fuel. If you're travelling in a larger group, large car hire in Cusco will do, but try to find a model that's thinner than most. You'll want to avoid anything flashy like a convertible when hiring a car in Cusco. If you can find a smaller four-wheel drive; that'll be the better option to deal with rough roads on the outskirts and between cities.

  • What’s the speed limit in Cusco?

    The speed limits in Cusco are the same as in the rest of Peru. When driving within city limits, the limit you'll stick to will be 50 km/h; while travelling on the open road, it’s limited to 90 km/h. If you're driving along major highways or motorways, the speed limit is capped at 100 km/h. Bear in mind, that locals tend to treat these limits as guidelines rather than the law, but you'll need to obey them, especially in the city, to avoid getting into trouble with the law.

  • Where are the best places to park in Cusco?

    There isn't much official parking space in Cusco unless you're close to a retail facility or centre, but these are generally unpaid parking spaces. It's important to try to find a hotel that offers free parking, to avoid leaving your car on the street in the evenings. Outside of the odd car park, most drivers in Cusco park their vehicles on the street where they can.

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Cusco car rental reviews and directory 
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Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

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Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Cusco

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Locations in Cusco

Av Velasco Astete E 5

+51 984 139 681

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Avenida Velasco Astete F-21a

+51 8426 9672

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2020

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Pros:

Actually my trip was cancelled by me and I didn't have any problem with Europecar.

Cons:

But I also had purchased an insurance policy by Alianz. Europecar reminded me to cancel insurance also but Alianz haven't replied to my requests. So I've lost money for insurance.

1 out of 1

Sixt

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

5.9

One location in Cusco

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Velasco Astete

+51 1 4443050

Monday06:30 - 22:00
Tuesday06:30 - 22:00
Wednesday06:30 - 22:00
Thursday06:30 - 22:00
Friday06:30 - 22:00
Saturday06:30 - 22:00
Sunday06:30 - 22:00

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Dollar

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.6

Value for money

2.6

One location in Cusco

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Av Velasco Astete F-28 Wanchaq

+51 1 6420101

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

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6.0 Okay

Marie, Jul 2024

Compact

KAYAK
I got over charged. I booked the rental for 23 tax included, Book now pay later deal. But they charged me $23 +18% tax Didn’t realize until after I returned the car. It is a small amount, but bothers

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Car was cancelled. Left us without a vehicle!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact

KAYAK
They add almost double price for insurance. Scam

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Got cancelled night before rental without any explanation.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
It never happened because the company didn’t exist.

1 out of 2

Hertz

Cleanliness

3.9

Comfort

3.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.3

Value for money

2.9

One location in Cusco

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Av Velasco Astete F-28 Wanchaq

+51 939 328 195

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

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Thrifty

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Cusco

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Av Velasco Astete F-28 Wanchaq

+51 1 6420101

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

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2.0 Poor

Antonio, Jun 2024

Supplier choice SUV

KAYAK
When Hertz didn’t have a car available, I settled for Thrifty. I booked the night before, which is never an issue, and upon arrival I was told that there were no cars available. They pulled up my reservation in their system, confirmed that everything was correct (date, times, etc ), and preceded to tell me that I was SOL and to check with their competitors across the street. Lastly, they then stated that I was 20mins late anyways. Hertz would never allow this. Thrifty Peru is terrible and I’m never trying them anywhere else around the world.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Economy

KAYAK
The car wasnt available,

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact

KAYAK
It was horrible because we didn't got a car. We were 2 hours late (what we wrote them via email) and when we arrived they told us that the reservation is cancelled and the car is not available anymore. They tried to give is another car then which would cost us more then three times the price from the reservation. Absolute horrific situation and employees.

1 out of 2

keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

4 locations in Cusco

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Av. Velasco Astete 5

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Calle Saphy 639 Centro Historico- Del Cusco

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Calle Saphy 639, Cuzco

+51 984 139 681

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday09:00 - 16:00
Sunday09:00 - 16:00

Cuzco Downtown

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Ace

5.5

Fair

One location in Cusco

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Velasco Astete E-1

+51 951 284 733

Monday07:00 - 19:00
Tuesday07:00 - 19:00
Wednesday07:00 - 19:00
Thursday07:00 - 19:00
Friday07:00 - 19:00
Saturday07:00 - 19:00
Sunday07:00 - 19:00

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FlexWays

5.2

Fair

2 locations in Cusco

Locations in Cusco

Alejandro Velasco Astete International Airport

+54 9 11 5259 9877

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

Av. Qosqo X-21

+54 11 5263 0917

Monday08:00 - 20:00
Tuesday08:00 - 20:00
Wednesday08:00 - 20:00
Thursday08:00 - 20:00
Friday08:00 - 20:00
Saturday08:00 - 20:00
Sunday08:00 - 20:00

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Sunnycars

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One location in Cusco

Locations in Cusco

Avenida Velasco Astete E-5

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19 travellers who hired a car in Cusco gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.5

Car hire locations in or near Cusco

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Good to know

Most popular car type

Mini

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Car hire insurance in Cusco

Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver

Some Cusco 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 Cusco.

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 Cusco car hire.

Cusco car hire information

Pick-up locationCusco
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Hire locations15
Airport locations10

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