Cartagena car rentals from $31/day

Medium to small cars such as SUVs, sedans, and hatchbacks are all great choices for rental 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, gas is cheap in Cartagena, so if you are driving a less than efficient vehicle it won’t be a financial issue.

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.

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.

On average a rental car in Cartagena costs $50 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Cartagena found in the last 2 weeks is $39.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget ($31/day), Europcar ($32/day) and GREEN MOTION ($34/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget Rafael Nunez International Apo 130001 (4 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Cartagena. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Cartagena is $3.70 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $44 and $59, depending on the car size.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Cartagena.

Car rental companies onsite at Rafael Nunez airport include Localiza, Alamo, GREEN MOTION, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National and Economy Rent a Car.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Rafael Nunez airport to off-airport locations include Localiza, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and National.

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

An Economy car rental in Cartagena costs $25 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Cartagena costs $28 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Cartagena costs $32 per day, on average.

In Cartagena, cars are most frequently rented at Europcar RAFAEL NUNES AIRPORT Cl 71 N 03 89 (4 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Cartagena costs $350 per week ($50 per day).

On average a rental car in Cartagena costs $1,500 per month ($50 per day).

Most car rental providers in Cartagena offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Cartagena, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 20 car rental agencies in Cartagena.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Cartagena so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

You visit the colonial town of Mompox, located about 3 hours southeast of Cartagena. Mompox is known for its well-preserved architecture and rich history. Another option is to visit the beach town of Tolú, located about 2.5 hours north of Cartagena. Tolú is known for its white sand beaches and calm waters and is a popular destination for swimming, snorkeling, and other water sports.

Before getting behind the wheel of cheap car rentals in Cartagena, know your rental provider’s toll policy for a convenient experience. One of the most significant toll roads is the Autopista del Sol, which connects Cartagena to Barranquilla and Santa Marta. Another toll road is the Autopista Cartagena-Bolívar, which connects Cartagena to Turbaco.