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Minivan rental in Buenos Aires

Typical models of the minivan/minibus class in Buenos Aires are: Peugeot 807 7 seater, VW Kombi 8 Seater, Chevrolet Suburban 8 Seater, Chrysler Voyager, Dodge Caravan, GMC Envoy 7 passenger and others.

Standard capacity of a minivan in Argentina is up to 9 people (8+1 formula), traditionally providing seven or eight passenger seats. The capacity of a minibus may vary from 9 to 15 people.

Please note, that in order to rent in Argentina a vehicle with capacity which exceeds 8 passengers, you would need a driving license of the corresponding category.

Minivan dimensions are quite unusual for an ordinary driver, which sometimes leads to appearance of scratches and dents during unsuccessful manoeuvring or parking. Therefore, we encourage you to order full coverage of insurance franchise during your booking, or directly at the rental office in Buenos Aires.

Before leaving the parking garage in Buenos Aires, inspect the minivan for exteriour defects and other signs of damage together with the office representative and mark the found defects found in your rental documents.

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Popular questions on rental process

Driving Advices for Argentina – Traffic Regulations and Road Usage Peculiarities

On such roads there are many «controles policiales» checkpoints. When approaching them, all drivers are required to slow down. The police have the right to stop any vehicle to check documents, and drivers must follow all orders of the police with understanding.

The police also have the right to check any car for contraband, so the requirement to open the boot should be treated with understanding. Local police can also offer to “disinfect” the car. Such a service usually costs about 2 pesos. During this procedure police officers spray a liquid inside the car. However, in most cases this “disinfecting liquid” is nothing but water.

There are many special police checkpoints in the vicinity of Buenos Aires that offer “paid car check”. Experienced travellers usually advise not to argue with the police and pay the required amount for the car inspection. The amount is usually small.

Rental, parking and other info on Buenos Aires Newberry - Airport

A few major international companies provide their vehicle rental services at Jorge Newbery Airfield. These are Alamo, Hertz, Budget, and Avis. Besides the above-mentioned companies, the regional company Localiza operates at the airport. The representative offices of the companies are found in Sector A2, in the public area of the Terminal. You can contact the representatives of the companies beforehand by phone numbers indicated on the website of the airport or by using the proposed advance booking services. In order to get to the car rental offices in Sector A, you should go down to the lower floor in the domestic arrival area. The car rental offices and taxi services are located on the lower level. Rental vehicles are collected from and returned to the South parking garage of the airport.

In addition to the companies placed in the terminal, several international agencies, the employees of which meet their customers beside the passenger terminal and take them to the rental car pick-up location, cooperate with the airport. They are Sixt, Europcar and Enterprise. The given companies offer advance booking of necessary vehicles through online services.

All the companies offer unlimited daily mileage to their clients. Fuel policy depends on a certain car rental company. The driver must be aged 21 or over (if the driver is younger, the rental rate may be higher).

The airport has the following parking facilities: an open-air parking area (the North parking), a covered parking garage (the South parking), as well as a separate parking area for such categories of people as official authorities, disabled people and pregnant women. Parking is free of charge for the first 15 minutes.

The number of hotels is nestled not far from the airport, within a 2-3 kilometre radius. These are the Maitre Hotel Boutique, the Pampa Plaza, the Cristoforo Colombo, the Awwa Suites & Spa, the 248 Finisterra, the Dazzler by Wyndham Buenos Aires Polo, the Aeroparque Inn & Suites, and the Pacifico. Read all...

Travelling in minivan through Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires: topics

The capital of Argentina has the full right to be called the liveliest city in South America. Life here does not stop even for a second. Corrientes Avenue is the place where tourists will find numerous cafes, kiosks, theatres, and shops. All of them are opened from morning till night. Even buses go there without a night pause. Buenos Aires certainly has European charm – this city combines the spirit of Paris, Rome, and Madrid. However, there is nothing surprising in this fact - the majority of portenos (native people use this word to call themselves) originate from 'the Old World'. Buenos Aires has a population of almost 3 million people, but if we take into account the population of the city’s suburbs, then the figure will grow to more than 12 million.

Buenos Aires is rich in various sights and places of interest, which will attract travellers of every age and taste. Visitors, who are fond of art, will be glad to attend various museums, galleries, theatres and architectural places of interest. Travellers, who cannot imagine their lives without night parties, will be pleased with fabulous clubs and discos. Fun and entertainment never stops in them. Buenos Aires is also the location of numerous cozy parks, where one can hide from noise and stress of the big city. You will certainly get real pleasure from visiting numerous museums, restaurants, marvellous monuments and, of course, fantastic tango-shows.
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