Puerto Rico Car Rental

 

Car Rental in Puerto Rico

Rent a car in Puerto Rico and explore this iconic sun-kissed paradise. Known for its pristine beaches, glorious mountains, and sensational culinary culture, Puerto Rico is a hotspot for travelers looking for a tropical place to escape. Sitting at the top of many bucket lists, this Puerto Rico offers plenty to do and see – all easily discovered in your car rental from Hertz.

From El Yunque Rainforest to the T-Mobile District, you can travel around the island in a car that suits all your needs. Our Puerto Rico car rental office can provide several options, from large SUVs perfect for families to compact cars ideal for couples.

Reserve a car rental in Puerto Rico today at a bargain price.

Why Choose Hertz Car Rental in Puerto Rico?

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Fleet Variety and Quality

We have a range of rental cars available for you to choose from for your trip to Puerto Rico. From comfy sedans to eco-friendly EVs, our fleet is diverse, with the latest models from some of your favorite motor brands – from Toyota to Hyundai. All our hire cars are also well-maintained and kept spick and span, ready for you to collect.

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Deals and Offers

You can access a range of offers through our Hertz Gold Plus Rewards and Loyalty programs. Benefit from free rental days, upgrades, and expedited services. Plus, save on hybrid and electric vehicles to help lower fuel costs and your environmental impact.

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Car Rental Locations in Puerto Rico

Popular Vehicles to Rent in Puerto Rico

A BWM series 2 car model

Cars

  • 5 people
  • 2-3 Suitcases
  • 3-5 Doors 
A Range Rover SUV model

SUVs

  • 5-7 people
  • 2-4 Suitcases
  • 5 Doors 
Kia Carnival

Minivan

  • 7 people
  • 4 suitcases
  • 5 Doors 

Puerto Rico Car Rental FAQs

You can park your rental car in Puerto Rico using free street parking, but look out for curbs that aren’t coloures, as these will be available to use. Blue paint is reserved for handicapped spots, red paint means it’s a fire zone, and yellow paint symbolizes taxi ranks.

You can also use metered street parking, marked by white and yellow signs saying “Estacionamiento Pagando Metro.” There are also parking garages including Paseo Covadonga, Estacionamiento Doña Fela, Calle Norzagaray, and La Cochera Parking Garage.


Some of the main roads and freeways you may encounter when driving your rental car in Puerto Rico include:

  • Puerto Rico Highway 5 – The main highway in San Juan, the island’s capital.
  • Puerto Rico Highway 17 – This links with Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport.
  • Puerto Rico Highway 20 – Links with Guaynabo and Aguas Buenas.
  • PR-22 toll – This road connects San Juan and Hatillo.
  • Puerto Rico Highway 52 (PR-52) – Connects the southern areas of Puerto Rico.
  • Puerto Rico Highway 53 – This connects Fajardo to Salinas.
  • Puerto Rico Highway 66 – Links Carolina with the Río Grande.

It takes around 10 minutes to drive the 10.4 km from the T-Mobile District (DISTRITO T-Mobile) in Puerto Rico to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport (San Juan Airport) in your rental car. All you need to do is:

  1. Head north-west on Convention Boulevard towards Calle Majagua.
  2. Turn right onto Calle Lindbergh.
  3. Turn left onto Calle Guamani/PR-16.
  4. Take the slip road to Carolina.
  5. Continue onto Expreso Román Baldorioty de Castro/PR-26.
  6. Take the exit towards Ave Laguna.
  7. Take the Carolina slip road.
  8. Slight right to merge onto Avenida Jesús T. Piñero/Puente Teodoro Moscoso/PR-17.
  9. Continue onto Airport Road.
  10. Exit to Luis Munoz Marin International Airport, Airport Rd, Carolina, 00979, Puerto Rico.

Top Tips for Driving a Rental Car in Miami

Drivers must always carry a valid driver's license, plus registration and insurance documents when driving their rental car in Puerto Rico. The minimum driving age is 18 years old, but you must be at least 21 years old to rent a car – some rental companies require drivers to be 25 years old.

Driving is done on the right-hand side of the road in Puerto Rico, so remember this when driving your rental car. All passengers must wear seatbelts. Children under 12 require a child seat and must be sat in the back. Using mobile phones while driving is prohibited, but you can use them with hands-free.

Here’s a breakdown of the speed limits in Puerto Rico:

Area

Speed limit

Urban areas

40km (25 mph)

Rural areas

70km (43 mph)

Highway

100km (62 mph)

School zones

25km (15 mph)

The roads in Puerto Rico are their busiest during the typical rush hour times, especially in the most densely populated areas like San Juan, Bayamón, and Carolina. Rush hour in Puerto Rico typically takes place from 8 am to 10 am and 4 pm to 6 pm.

You can pick up a Hertz rental car straight from San Juan Airport or Million Air at Fernando Ribas Dominicci Airport. This way, you can start your trip as soon as you land in Puerto Rico and journey straight to your hotel or to one of the island’s many attractions in no time. Visit our support center for more information.

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