Car rental in Argentina

Tips for driving your rental car in Argentina

If you're travelling to Argentina, a rental car is the best way to reach all the spots this country has to offer. Argentina is a very interesting country to explore and its capital city Buenos Aires counts 2891082 inhabitants. In Buenos Aires hosts 6.8% of the entire country's population, which counts over 42610000 inhabitants. In Argentina the language spoken most widespread is Spanish but people also speak other minor languages. The time zone in Argentina is GMT-03:00 so make sure you adjust your watch at landing. We suggest adjusting your watch before take-off to help conquer jetlag! The electric plug type in Argentina is I and the electric voltage is 220 V, so it could be a good idea to bring an adapter with you to protect your devices' lifetime. The calling code in Argentina is +54, make sure you note this down as it can come useful at times.

More travel information about Argentina

With a fuel cost in Argentina averaging at 1.46 USD, driving around the country won't break the bank. Argentina shares its land borders with Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Paraguay and Uruguay, which mean there are plenty of road trip options for travellers wishing to explore a little further. Before crossing any border, please make sure that this is in line with the terms and conditions of your car rental as these might vary according to the supplier you rent your car from. The roads stretch for 231374, 734 of which motorways, which ranks Argentina as the 22nd country in the world with the longest road system. This amount of road will let you drive across the country and discover its wonders, secret spots and the delicious local tastes. Please note that in Argentina there is a Right-hand traffic law - it's important to know that the currency is the Argentine peso (ARS). Speed limits in town are 40-70 km/h and on motorways they are 120-130 km/h. Bear in mind that in Argentina, speaking on the phone while driving isn't allowed therefore we recommend caution at any time.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Argentina

Argentina boasts ten UNESCO sites which confirm this country's important heritage. Those who visit this country for leisure certainly can't miss these spots. The top UNESCO sites are: Los Glaciares National Park (natural) and Iguazu National Park (natural).