Guayaquil car rentals from $17/day

The recommended car rentals in Guayaquil include compact or economy cars, as the narrow and crowded streets of the city center can be difficult to navigate in a larger vehicle. This will also help you maintain a reasonable gas bill, should you decide to travel further outside the city. If you anticipate driving in a heavy amount of rainfall, such as if you are visiting during the rainy season of an El Niño year, consider renting an intermediate or standard SUV to ensure a higher vantage point as you navigate the city streets. With a better position to see past oncoming headlights and heavy rain, this can make your driving experience safer.

In urban regions of Ecuador, the speed limit is consistently 50km/h (30mph). If you are unfamiliar with using the metric system, you would benefit from learning some common conversions before your trip to ensure you understand the speed limits and distances on posted signs. On highways that pass through the city or nearby, the speed limit is 90km/h (55mph). As you reach more rural areas, highway speed limits can increase up to 110km/h (68mph). Always carry your passport, license, and rental car information while you are driving.

You should plan to pay for parking throughout downtown Guayaquil, with rates ranging from about $1 to $3 per hour, depending on the time of day and proximity to downtown amenities. You’ll find street parking and many parking lots available at these rates, and you can expect to pay in US Dollars. Some parking garages offer locked gates and security for overnight parking but do not offer hourly rates. They generally charge from around $20 to $30 for overnight parking.

On average a rental car in Guayaquil costs $36 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 Guayaquil found in the last 2 weeks is $34.

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

Car rental companies onsite at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo airport include Europcar, Budget, Goldcar Rental SP, keddy by Europcar, National, Fox and Alamo.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Jose Joaquin de Olmedo airport to off-airport locations include Budget, National, and Alamo.

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

A Large car rental in Guayaquil costs $43 per day, on average.

A Medium car rental in Guayaquil costs $42 per day, on average.

A Small car rental in Guayaquil costs $22 per day, on average.

In Guayaquil, cars are most frequently rented at Europcar Av Carlos Luis Plaza Dann Ciudadela (2 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 21 car rental agencies in Guayaquil.

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 Children who are under the age of 12 are not allowed in the front passenger seats. All kids in car rentals should be in front-facing car seats. Guayaquil law requires all children to be in their proper seats. Children who are under 12 years and below should be buckled with a seat belt safely in their booster seats. All child law seats should be maintained and followed.

Take a drive of 49 mins road trip to Milagro which lies 28 miles away from Guayaquil City. The city is home to St. Francis of Assisi church and several historical monuments. The road trip from Guayaquil to Yaguachi will take about 39 mins and lies about 19 miles away. The city provides cultural parks and wildlife resorts, museums, botanical gardens, and also the Full Day Danes Farm. With a cheap car rental in Guayaquil, you can drive to Daule for about one hour which lies 52 miles away. The city boasts beautiful beaches, museums, wildlife reserves, and beautiful restaurants with amazing food.