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SIXT Car Rental in Puerto Rico
Enjoying warm, sunny days throughout the year, Puerto Rico is an island paradise—one you deserve to explore your way in a SIXT premium rental car. Find the ideal vehicle for your tropical trip, whether you are with a partner, group, family, or solo. Choose from sedans, SUVs, and multi-seaters with the convenience of flexible rental periods. Also, you can customize your rental with bookable extras.
Visit our branches at San Juan Airport and Aguadilla Airport.
Driving Tips for Puerto Rico
Maximize your driving enjoyment in your SIXT rental car in Puerto Rico with these island driving tips:
- On the right: As in America, you’ll be driving on the right when you rent a car in Puerto Rico.
- Take time to understand: In Puerto Rico, road signs are in Spanish, speeds are in kilometers, and gas prices are measured per liter.
- Speed limits: The general speed limits in Puerto Rico are 40 km/h (25 mph) in cities, 70 km/h (43 mph) in rural areas, 100 km/h (62 mph) on highways, and 25 km/h (15 mph) in school zones.
- Speed bumps: Speed bumps are placed randomly throughout the island, so be vigilant. You will also encounter potholes—another good reason to drive your car rental in Puerto Rico cautiously.
- Police cars: Don’t worry if you see a police car behind you with its lights on—police in Puerto Rico drive with their lights constantly flashing.
- Animals in the road: On the island, animals will wander into the road with relative frequency, especially at night, so be vigilant and ready to stop.
Best places to visit in Puerto Rico
With car rentals in Puerto Rico from SIXT, you get to set your own agenda as you drive through magnificent scenery and head to some unforgettable places:
- Luquillo: From San Juan, drive through villages and lush greenery to reach this coastal town where you can sun and surf at the beach, hike on rainforest trails, shop, and enjoy local cuisine.
- El Yunque National Forest: Drive into this forested national park before 10 am to enjoy the waterfalls and scenic overlooks in primeval, undisturbed quiet.
- Ponce: Climb behind the wheel of your car rental in Puerto Rico to drive to the “Pearl of the South.” There are well-paved, scenic roads to get there as you circle the island.
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Good to know when renting in Puerto Rico
You must be at least 21 with a license held for 1 year or more to rent a car with SIXT in Puerto Rico. Some car categories have a higher minimum age, and an underage driver fee applies to those under 25.
You will need a valid driver’s license held for at least 1 year, plus an ID or passport. Foreign renters with a license using a non-Roman alphabet like Arabic also need an international driving permit.
We accept all major credit cards, plus debit cards. Some car categories require the renter to present 2 credit cards.
Don’t worry if your travel plans might change. Choose the “Pay Later” option when booking and cancel your reservation free of charge.
There are six toll roads in Puerto Rico. You can pay the tolls in cash or add Express Toll to your rental and save time by paying electronically.
It is possible to book one-way rentals between SIXT stations in Puerto Rico, depending on the tariff.
