Cartagena car hire reviews and directory
Alamo
Locations in Cartagena
Oficina Aeropuerto+57 315 751 4050
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Oficina Principal Carrerra 2+57 315 751 4050
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9.6 Excellent15 Feb 2017
Good experience, limited hours on SundayPros: Nice staff, very accommodating.Cons: Only open from 8 to noon on Sunday.
2.0 Mediocre2 Dec 2016
Don't rent from Alamo in Cartagena, Colombia!Pros: The agent at the rental agency was nice.Cons: When we got off the plane in Cartagena we couldn't find an Alamo Rental agency! So we took a taxi. When we got to the rental agency, they said that they never received a notification of our rental & had no vehicles available. They got on the telephone but couldn't get any resolution. We got a taxi & he was able to find us a rental but the price was very high & the insurance we had purchased was useless.
7.6 Good16 Nov 2016
very good..Pros: Price exelent!!!Cons: Some times delivery service is nesecesary and comfortabble to drop off.. gasoline must be refaund i live extra gasoline and i didnt get any money back!!
Avis
Locations in Cartagena
Crespo Calle 70, National Arrivals+57 1629 1222
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Domestic flights, Local L01-09+57 1629 1722
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
2.0 Mediocre20 Dec 2020
Pros: I did not like anything. I could not rent the car, and you took 40 dollars from my card, and you have not returned it yet, even though the company sent a message that there were not available cars. Therefore, I want my money back.Cons: Do not book a car where there is not available one.
5.6 Okay11 Mar 2018
DisappointedPros: Service at the pick up location was courteous and very professional.Cons: The car was not what we expected as it did not match what we had seen on the internet site. It had no power steering which made it difficult to drive especially in Columbia where everyone drives really aggressively and without obeying any basic rules. Car was over priced.
2.0 Mediocre2 Aug 2017
Poor servicePros: They stayed open we arrive late (8.58pm when they close at 9pm) due to flight delay.Cons: The car was a wreck with big scratches all over and it was lacking features which are now common on most cars even the cheapest. Tank wasn't full either. We thought about returning it several times but since it still took us from point A to point B, we preferred spending our time discovering the country instead. However, the drop-off was a nightmare. The employee at Santa Marta came up with new (tiny) scratches in the most random places and made us call the Cartagena office to explain it wasn't our fault. They said they will review all pictures of the car to determine whether it was caused by us with no apologies for the inconvenience. This whole thing took close to an hour, making us rush for our plane. We had substantially better service with Localiza for our rental between Bogota and Medellin, even though they are not international players. Avoid Avis.
6.8 Good28 Jul 2017
Drop-off NightmareCons: No one at the Cartagena office informed me that there was no office or personnel at the specified drop-off location at the Santa Marta airport.
2.0 Mediocre12 May 2017
Pros: NothingCons: I was not charged what I was told I would be charged when booking the car.
5.6 Okay3 Apr 2017
Avis CartagenaPros: The rep was very helpful and explained everything we needed to know. Including where the traffic cameras were located.Cons: The vehicle was provided with no wind shield wiper fluid. There is also a restriction on vehicle usage in Colombia biased on you tag number. So there was one day that we were not able to use the rental so in essence we paid for a day that we were not able to us the car. Returning the car was a very slow process almost as long as picking it up. They inspected the car with a fine tooth comb, over kill if you ask me.
2.0 Mediocre18 Nov 2016
Reservation was not available despite confirationPros: N/ACons: I arrived to collect my rental car but the agency had received different dates than the ones I booked on Kayak. We both looked and confirmed that my booking with Kayak was correct, but the rental company had been given different information and did not have the availability described on Kayak. I had taken a taxi with my bags to collect a car but they had nothing available. I had to drag all my bags around to find another agency which had a vehicle available.
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5 Okay (21 reviews)
1 location in Cartagena
Budget
Locations in Cartagena
Aeropuerto Intl Rafael Nunez+57 317 865 4208
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Sunday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
2.4 Mediocre18 Feb 2020
Pros: We called to say We were on the way and they said they didn't have a car for us until 4 o'clock in the afternoon and it was 8 o'clock in the morning Our reservation for pick up That hourCons: They Not have your car as scheduled
4.8 Okay28 Jan 2020
Cons: They cargue you fo cleaning. I left there 150000 pesos which i never saw back! Never leave cash deposit there!
2.0 Mediocre26 Jan 2020
Pros: N/ACons: you can start by being consistent in your internaional offers, and services you provide.
2.4 Mediocre16 Dec 2019
Pros: First they require a $1000 dollar deposit for your rentalnwhichbisnt stipulated anywhere on the site or after making reservation. 2nd...the car initially had AC and after about an hour after driving off, the air turned off and never turned back on. I was already in route to Barranchila and couldn't turn back. This truly ruined our drive as we had to endure the heat for our extended ride. I returned the car 1 day early and explained to the budget rep the situation and he refused to refund the money for the extra day that I chose to not keep the car. Shady business practices and they forced me to buy the local insurance although I explained to them that my AMEX Platinum covered the insurance. I would never go back to Budget Cartagena. Never ever.Cons: Get rid of this budget rental office. They run it like a extortionist renegade franchise. Truly making my experience with budget one to never want to rent a car again from. They should redund the day I didn't use the car.
6.0 Good2 Dec 2019
Pros: The priceCons: Getting a car took 2 hours and the tank only had a 1/8 of a tank of gas.
2.0 Mediocre21 Aug 2019
Pros: N/A because they didn’t have my car upon arrivalCons: Budget didn’t have my car available upon arrival to the Cartagena airport so we had to find another rental company that cost $300 US dollars instead of the $130 we were expecting to pay. It was a horrible experience.
2.0 Mediocre14 Aug 2019
Pros: NothingCons: They gave us the most beat up worst car they had. It broke down on us and we had to call Budget to get car towed. No replacement car given nor they refund us the two days not used. As per their agent, the car broke down at noon so it’s considered a rental day if past 12pm. Never rent from them!!!
4.0 Okay1 Aug 2019
Cons: When at the car pickup counter in the early morning (7 was the pickup time), the guy wouldn’t show up until 8 AM. Returning was easy tho. 2 week’s after my credit card was charged with an additional 150 bucks and I still don’t know what for because they don’t reply to my emails. Tourist ripoff
3.2 Mediocre18 May 2019
Cons: Car with no gas, lots of dents, took way too long check in and check out. overall one of the worst car rental experiences I have ever had.
2.0 Mediocre22 Feb 2017
Cons: There were no cars available without circulation restrictions during the return date
Enterprise![Enterprise]()
3.6 Mediocre (1 review)
2 locations in Cartagena
Enterprise
Locations in Cartagena
Oficina Aeropuerto+57 315 751 4050
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Oficina Ciudad Carrerra 2+57 315 751 4050
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Confort Rent A Car![Confort Rent A Car]()
3 locations in Cartagena
Confort Rent A Car
Locations in Cartagena
Calle 70 N 4 75
Cartagena Downtown
Cartagena Rafael Nunez airport+57 321 415 3291
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3 locations in Cartagena
Universal Rent A Car
Locations in Cartagena
Bocagrande Avenida San Martin # 10-60+57 300 463 6407
Cartagena Airport
Cartagena Downtown
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National![National]()
2 locations in Cartagena
National
Locations in Cartagena
Oficina Aeropuerto+57 315 751 4050
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 12:00 |
Oficina Ciudad, Carrerra 2+57 315 751 4050
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| Friday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
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2 locations in Cartagena
Royal Rent A Car
Locations in Cartagena
4-69, Carrera 3
Muelle Nacional Local 101
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Royal Rent-A-Car![Royal Rent-A-Car]()
2 locations in Cartagena
Royal Rent-A-Car
Locations in Cartagena
67-145, Carrera 5
Cartagena Rafael Nunez airport+57 5691 1874
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2 locations in Cartagena
Sunnycars
Locations in Cartagena
Bocagrande-avenida San Martin
Rafael Nunes International Airport
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1 location in Cartagena
Europcar
Locations in Cartagena
Rafael Nunes Airport Cra. 3 70-122+57 322 304 5674
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1 location in Cartagena
Hertz
Locations in Cartagena
Carrera 3 #70-122+57 5643 1894
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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Localiza
Locations in Cartagena
Carrera 3, #70-122, , Crespo+57 5643 1877
| Monday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
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MEXRENTACAR ![MEXRENTACAR]()
1 location in Cartagena
MEXRENTACAR
Locations in Cartagena
Cartagena International Airport+57 334 170 8243
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1 location in Cartagena
Renta facil
Locations in Cartagena
Aeropuerto Rafael Núñez
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| Tuesday | Invalid date - 23:59 |
| Wednesday | Invalid date - 23:59 |
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39 travellers who hired a car in Cartagena gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.5
Car hire locations in or near Cartagena
Good to know
Most popular agency | Avis |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Premium |
Average price | £58/day |
Good deal | £36/day |
When to book a car hire in Cartagena
Average daily price per month
Car hire prices as pick-up date approaches
Top tips for hiring a car in Cartagena
- Perhaps the best reason to rent a car during your time in Cartagena is the fact that they offer the most efficient means of getting from place to place. This is particularly the case if you want to enjoy some time at the beach. For example, Playa Blanca is just 28.7 km (17.8 miles) away from Cartagena and is a quick and simple trip via car.
- Planning to rent a vehicle during your time in Cartagena? For travelers whose flights are landing at Rafael Núñez International Airport, the hire car desks are located in the National Arrivals Hall.
- It is very common for pedestrians to jaywalk in Cartagena, especially on smaller urban streets and in residential areas. Drivers should make sure to keep their eyes open for jaywalkers, particularly when traffic is moving slowly or when you are in a popular section of town with many pedestrians around. This applies doubly to the old colonial area, as it is one of the tourism hubs in the city.
- Rush hour in Cartagena is moderately serious, especially in central areas of the city. Typically, drivers can expect the morning rush hour to go from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. most mornings, and for the afternoon rush hour to start up shortly after 4:00 p.m. and cool down by around 6:00 or 7:00 p.m. 90A is one of the main roads to dodge during rush hour, especially around Chino, as it can become quite congested and backed up with traffic.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Cartagena for £36 or less
- Book your car hire in Cartagena at least 3 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Mini car hires in Cartagena are around 60% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Cartagena
Some car hire companies in Cartagena which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Avis and Alamo
On average a car hire in Cartagena costs £58 per day.
The average price of fuel in Cartagena is £0.34 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £4 and £5, depending on the car size.
Premium (Volkswagen Golf or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cartagena.
Car hire companies onsite at Rafael Nunez airport include Avis, Localiza and Alamo.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Rafael Nunez airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Localiza and Alamo.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Premium car hire in Cartagena costs £33 per day, on average.
A Economy car hire in Cartagena costs £43 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Cartagena costs £23 per day, on average.
In Cartagena, cars are most frequently hired at Localiza Carrera 3, #70-122, , Crespo (4 miles from city centre).
On average hiring a car in Cartagena costs £406 per week (£58 per day).
On average a car hire in Cartagena costs £1,739 per month (£58 per day).
Medium to small cars such as SUVs, sedans, and hatchbacks are all great choices for hire 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, petrol 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.
The average price of petrol in Cartagena is around COL$2,361 ($0.71 USD) per liter, which is roughly equivalent to COL$8936 ($2.75 USD) per gallon.
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.