Alquiler de carro
Renting a car is the practical way to see Puerto Rico beyond the metro area, because intercity public transport is limited. You drive on the right, signs are in Spanish and distances are posted in kilometers while gas is sold in liters. At pickup you have to decide on the toll tag, which avoids steep penalties for untagged crossings.
Example
Speed limits are posted in miles per hour even though distances are in kilometers, and that mix confuses everyone on day one.
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Related terms
Practical
AutoExpreso
The electronic tolling system on the island's highways, built on a sticker tag linked to a prepaid balance. The main...
Getting around
Autopistas principales
The island's fast network rests on two toll corridors: one running west from San Juan along the north coast and one...
Getting around
Tapón (atasco)
A traffic jam, in island Spanish. Metro San Juan gets heavy jams at rush hour and also on Sunday evenings coming back...
Nature
Ruta Panorámica
A linked chain of mountain roads crossing the island east to west along the central range, from Yabucoa to Mayagüez....
Frequently asked questions
Is my driving license valid?
A United States license works directly. With a license from another country carry an international permit too and check the company's policy.
Do I need a four wheel drive?
For almost everything, no. It only makes sense for farm tracks or very specific mountain areas.
