Medellín car rentals

Medellin is a modern city with large streets that are all sizes of vehicles will find comfortable and easy to drive on. Additionally, even the parking spaces in the city are large, so families traveling in large cars will have no issues fitting into a spot. It should be noted, however, that in some of the more densely packed neighborhoods the streets can shrink a bit, so larger cars might have to occasionally stop and let other cars pass them.

In residential areas of Medellin the speed limit is 30 km/h (19 mph), while on urban roads the speed limit jumps up to 60 km/h (37 mph). Outside of urban areas the speed limits start out at 80 km/h (50 mph) and on major highways the speed limit goes up to 100 km/h (62 mph)

Parking is plentiful in Medellin so drivers will have their choice of spots. Parking garages are available in the central business district and, once you go further out, streetside parking is widely available. In the downtown area streetside parking can fill up quickly during peak hours of traffic, so plan accordingly.

On average a rental car in Medellín costs $40 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 Medellín found in the last 2 weeks is $19.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Confort Rent A Car ($23/day), Europcar ($23/day) and Alamo ($27/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Confort Rent A Car Medellin Airport (MDE) (10 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Medellín. 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 Medellín is $3.67 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $44 and $59, depending on the car size.

Economy (Nissan March or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Medellín.

Car rental companies onsite at Jose Maria Cordova Intl airport include Avis, NextCar, Hertz, Ace, Confort Rent A Car, Europcar, FlexWays and MEXRENTACAR.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Jose Maria Cordova Intl airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Budget, and Europcar.

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

An Economy car rental in Medellín costs $29 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Medellín costs $35 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Medellín costs $102 per day, on average.

In Medellín, cars are most frequently rented at Budget Jose Maria Cordova Airport (10 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Medellín costs $279 per week ($40 per day).

On average a rental car in Medellín costs $1,197 per month ($40 per day).

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

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

Some car rental companies in Medellín which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Alamo, Avis and Budget

Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).

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

When driving in the city the allowed speed limit of 50 mph. However, this may still vary depending on your location. 19 mph can be driven on residential areas and near schools while rural interstates allows up to 50 mph.

Your driver's license and a credit card in your name are required for you to be able to rent a car in the city. You should also be prepared to face the heavy traffic in Medellin more specifically during rush hour. The common rush hour time is 7:00-8:30 am and from 5:30-7:00 pm. Lastly, If you’re above the age of 18 you can be able to book car rental services in Medellin city.