Colombia Car Rental

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Find Colombia car rental deals you can modify or cancel if your plans change

Colombia car rental at a glance

Most popular rental companyLocaliza
Most popular carSmall
Pick-up points23, Bogota is most popular
Cheapest price foundC$52 per day, Santa Marta
Cheapest monthAugust
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Colombia could cost, we've pulled prices from Santa Marta.

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Find the cheapest time to rent a car in Colombia

A cheaper month to rent a car in Colombia is August, when the average cost per day is C$74. If that doesn’t work for you, try searching for another month you’d like to travel in and compare deals today.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Colombia could cost, we've pulled prices from Santa Marta.

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Car rental in Colombia: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Colombia, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Colombia, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travelers' best-rated car rental company in Colombia is Localiza. You can rent a car with them for C$131 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Localiza, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Colombia depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Colombia, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to rent a car in Colombia. First, you need to decide where in Colombia you want to pick up your car.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Colombia. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.
It depends where in Colombia you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Bogota. On average, it costs C$104 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is C$72 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Colombia

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by "seats" and "transmission," and even choose only to see "electric" or "hybrid" vehicles. You can also filter by "car type," so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Colombia is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Colombia are Localiza, Renta Facil, and Alamo. The cheapest company we've found is NextCar. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car rentals to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is one week before. The cheapest prices we've found are C$52 a day and C$42 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Colombia you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Colombia. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Colombia is Bogota. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Santa Marta.

Rent a car long-term in Colombia

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Try it today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in Colombia with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.