Arequipa car hire

The average price of fuel in Arequipa is £3.47 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £42 and £56, depending on the car size.

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

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An Economy car hire in Arequipa costs £54 per day, on average.

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

Consider hiring a compact or mid-size vehicle when driving around Arequipa, as the city has narrow roads, especially in the city centre and near historic areas. Since Arequipa experiences heavy traffic, having a compact or mid-size car will enable you to manoeuvre through traffic easily. Finding a parking space in downtown Arequipa may be challenging, so as there are limited parking spaces in and around the city centre, hiring a compact or mid-size car will allow you access to small parking spaces.

The default speed limits in Arequipa are 30 km/h (20 mph) in urban areas, including city streets, residential areas, and the downtown areas, and 60 km/h (35 mph) on open roads. Check out for speed signs to drive within the required speed limits. Arequipa has speed cameras in particular areas in the city to monitor driving speeds and maintain safety, especially in high-risk speed violation areas. Ensure you stay within the required speed limit to avoid penalties.

When using a hire car from one of the car hires in Arequipa, consider acquainting yourself with various parking spaces around the city. You can save some money by considering free parking, including residential areas, shopping centres, parks and open spaces, side streets and outskirts of the city centre. Consider Parqueo Real, Parqueo Santa Marta, Parqueo Yanahuara, Parqueo Mercado de San Camilo, and Parqueo Mall Plaza Arequipa for paid parking. Paid parking in Arequipa costs about S/2 to S/10 per hour, equivalent to £0.43 to £2.14, respectively. If you are visiting the city centre where parking may be limited, consider alternative parking outside the city centre and using public transport options, including buses and taxis, to save on parking costs.