Car rental in Ecuador

Specifics of car rental in Ecuador

Low prices. OrangeSmile.com offers car hire service in Ecuador on the lowest-rate-guarantee basis, since we work with car suppliers directly. For your search criteria in Ecuador, we always select and show the best rental offers.

The car reservation process consists of 3 simple steps: (1) search for available cars for your dates in Ecuador; (2) select your car type; and (3) fill in the booking forms. Once the reservation is completed, you will receive a confirmation voucher to your email address. During the booking process, please check your rental conditions.

To pick up your car at the rental point in Ecuador, you need to provide our confirmation voucher, your driving license and a valid credit card.

The final payment is normally carried out at the pick-up point. Our car hire points in Ecuador accept VISA, MasterCard, etc - please check your rental conditions.

At the pick-up point, please read the handling manual and check the car for present defects. OrangeSmile.com wishes you a pleasant journey to Ecuador!

Frequently asked questions on the rental process

The car hire reservation system OrangeSmile.com allows renting a vehicle in Ecuador within 10 minutes. Our largest database of car suppliers enables us to provide you a rental car in Ecuador at the cheapest rate ever possible. At rental locations in Ecuador we offer the following car sizes: mini, compact, economy, standard, premium and luxury. The following car types are available in Ecuador: Sedan, Hatchback, Jeep, Cabriolet, Coupe, Minivan and Minibus.

Exploring Ecuador with a rented car

Many years Ecuador has been a popular destination with tourists from different countries. Colourful cities and relaxing atmosphere make this country truly appealing and unique. The capital of Ecuador, Quito, is the most popular tourist destination in the country. Quito was formed under influence of several cultures, and this fact couldn’t have failed to reflect in local architecture and art.

Among multiple landmarks of the city, it’s important to mention the President Palace, the Independence Square, San Diego Monastery, San Francisco and La Compania Churches. The Museum of Colonial Art exhibits large collections of works of famous Latin American artists. Many interesting artefacts can be found in the Museum of Natural History and Archaeological Museum. They throw light upon the history of Ecuador and let visitors know more about culture of ancient tribes. This is a true journey to the past. The best way to get acquainted with traditions of local people and try national dishes is to visit the newer part of the city. There are many small restaurants that serve local food there, and squares often become the scene for numerous theatre and music performances.

It is also important to mention the city of Cuenca, which is well-known because of the Tomebamba River. There are many historic buildings and squares located on the banks of the river. Travellers often visit El Cajas National Park. The territory of the park includes several hundred lakes and lagoons, as well as the internationally famous Ingapirka religious centre.

The villages of Horteleg and Gualaseo can be your next step in exploration of Ecuador. These villages have many awesome souvenir shops and art galleries. Textiles and ceramics are traditionally the most popular crafts that tourists prefer to take back home.

Chimborazo Volcano remains one of the most famous nature landmarks of the country. There is a railroad on one of slopes of the volcano, but it takes almost 8 hours for a train to reach the top, so it’s faster to make a car ride. Finally, the Galapagos Islands are the last but not the least important tourist destination in Ecuador. The islands have quite different nature. Some islands are covered with mango groves, while others look like a desert with cacti being the only plant. However, every island has beautiful beaches with crystal clean water.

Read further: Cities and sights of Ecuador