Peru car rentals

On average a rental car in Peru costs $38 per day.

Economy (Kia Picanto or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Peru.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty ($16/day), Dollar ($16/day) and Sixt ($17/day).

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Peru are Lima (73% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Peru), Cusco (14%) and Arequipa (7%).

On average a rental car in Peru costs $263 per week ($38 per day).

On average a rental car in Peru costs $1,128 per month ($38 per day).

Driving in Peru varies greatly based on where you are in the country. In big cities like Lima, traffic can be congested, while you can travel for several miles on the road in the countryside without seeing another vehicle. You’ll drive on the right side of the road in Peru, and horns are a common way to communicate with other drivers.

The minimum age to rent a car in Peru ranges from 21 to 25, depending on the agency you choose. Budget and a handful of other larger, multi-national rental car agencies allow people 21 years and up to rent a car, while others will rent only to drivers at least 23 or 25 years old. You’ll need your passport to rent a car in Peru, but you won’t need an international driving permit.

Filling up your gas tank in Peru will cost you a bit more than filling up in the US, as gas is nearly twice as expensive. A gallon of gas will cost you an average of 14.72 PEN (4.39 USD).

The speed limits in Peru are similar to the limits in Europe and the US, but perhaps a bit slower. In school and hospital zones, the speed limit is 30 km/h (19 mph). If you’re traveling on smaller roads in cities and towns, the limit will be around 40 km/h (25 mph). Speed limits in urban areas go up to 60 km/h (37 mph), and the speed limits on the expressway go up to 100 km/h (62 mph).