What could be better than traveling to someone else's state, which is primarily rich in natural attractions ? Only a comfortable journey through the country, the nature of which fascinates.
In the modern age of high technology, we can cross continents and oceans in a matter of hours, and a plastic credit card in your pocket gives you access to your finances. And, of course, personal transport as a great benefit makes it possible to visit with comfort almost in all corners of the world. And if in the near future you are going to find out the endless expanses of Patagonia , then this article will help you to know about all aspects of renting a car in Argentina.
What do you need to rent a car in Argentina?
The huge territory, amazing color of provincial towns and the absolutely unimaginable nature of the country are the best arguments for taking a car during the trip through Argentina . The state of the roads here is quite acceptable, and state roads are in excellent condition. But in rural areas, after heavy rains, it is better not to go.
The procedure for renting a car in Argentina is no different from the world practice. To get the car in personal possession, put forward such basic requirements :
- age: you must be over 21 years old, but at the same time your age can not exceed 70 years.
- rights: mandatory required driver's license of international standard.
- pledge.
The last point, as a rule, causes most problems. The required amount for the deposit must be on your bank account. When you rent a car, it is automatically reserved by the bank, and upon the return of the car the money is again available. There are several "pits" here:
- Although most sites on the Internet offering their assistance in car rental indicate a deposit amount for Argentina of no more than $ 300, the experience of seasoned travelers shows otherwise. In practice, the size of the collateral often reaches a mark of $ 1000, while you need to pay it for each rented car (if you need more than one car).
- An unpleasant moment is the fact that the collateral does not return immediately. No, the money will be returned to you in full, but in a month. For tourists this sometimes becomes a serious problem.
- No self-respecting car rental company in Argentina takes a cash deposit. If you are offered the opposite - carefully, maybe it's scammers.
As for the price, renting a car in Argentina is quite expensive. If in Europe you are asked about 30-40 dollars per day, then in this country the average price fluctuates around $ 100. Conclude a lease and pick up a car you can both at the airport and directly in the city. However, it should be noted that in the hot season without prior booking you risk staying without the "wheels".
Features of the road in Argentina
Of course, when renting a car in Argentina and going on the road, you need to know about the peculiarities of traffic in this country. So, what you need to pay attention to:
- according to official rules, outside the city, the seat belt and the lights on are a mandatory attribute of the trip. In fact, this rule is seldom executed, and it is not often penalized for it;
- Urban streets often have a one-way traffic, which is not always indicated by road signs. Focus on how cars are parked;
- road signs are often placed very chaotically. Having seen the beginning of any restriction, very often you can and do not wait for a sign about its end;
- overtaking local residents (including police officers) where they want and when they want, not paying attention to the double solid;
- For most Argentine drivers, the turn signal is the same as the double solid. They do not react to it, accordingly, they do not include it.
Drivers in Argentina rarely exceed the speed. The only thing to which it is worth adjusting is here to a peculiar manner of driving.