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Colombia Car Rental Mini Guide

Hiring a car in Colombia offers access to parts of the country that public transport simply cannot reach, from sandy beaches to rain forest trails the true Colombia is within reach with a rental car.  Colombia is a fascinating country that boasts over 50 protected areas and numerous sights of natural beauty. It is also rich in history, culture and tradition making it an interesting place to visit. Book cheap car hire in Colombia and you can explore fully what it has to offer and go where you want, when you want.

Colombia is a country of great and varied natural beauty. It has tropical flora and fauna, mountains and coastlines with the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean. Many customers who hire a car in Colombia opt for an off road vehicle in order to explore the more mountainous terrain in comfort and safety.
 

Cheapest car hire in Colombia

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 26.53 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 185.77 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 26.53 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 185.77 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.68 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 193.80 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.68 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 193.80 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Spark

4 Adults, 5 Doors

From 27.68 EUR/day
Chevrolet Spark

7 Days rental at 193.80 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.91 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 195.41 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 27.91 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 195.41 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 28.60 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 200.21 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Picanto

4 Adults, 3 Doors

From 28.60 EUR/day
Kia Picanto

7 Days rental at 200.21 EUR from 23/10/2023

  1 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 29.56 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 206.96 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 29.56 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 206.96 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.07 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 217.54 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.07 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 217.54 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.62 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 221.40 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Rio

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 31.62 EUR/day
Kia Rio

7 Days rental at 221.40 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Chevrolet Sail

5 Adults, 3 Doors

From 32.80 EUR/day
Chevrolet Sail

7 Days rental at 229.62 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Logan

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.80 EUR/day
Renault Logan

7 Days rental at 229.62 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Logan

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.80 EUR/day
Renault Logan

7 Days rental at 229.62 EUR from 23/10/2023

  3 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan March

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.98 EUR/day
Nissan March

7 Days rental at 153.91 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan March

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 21.98 EUR/day
Nissan March

7 Days rental at 153.91 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan March

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.28 EUR/day
Nissan March

7 Days rental at 169.97 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan March

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 24.28 EUR/day
Nissan March

7 Days rental at 169.97 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Nissan March

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.54 EUR/day
Nissan March

7 Days rental at 220.83 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan March

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.54 EUR/day
Nissan March

7 Days rental at 220.83 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Nissan March

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 31.54 EUR/day
Nissan March

7 Days rental at 220.83 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.59 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 228.14 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Chevrolet Aveo

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 32.59 EUR/day
Chevrolet Aveo

7 Days rental at 228.14 EUR from 23/10/2023

  2 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Mazda BT50

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 67.41 EUR/day
Mazda BT50

7 Days rental at 471.90 EUR from 20/07/2020

  0 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Kia Cerato

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 41.66 EUR/day
Kia Cerato

7 Days rental at 291.67 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Cerato

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 41.66 EUR/day
Kia Cerato

7 Days rental at 291.67 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Cerato

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 47.85 EUR/day
Kia Cerato

7 Days rental at 334.99 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Cerato

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 47.85 EUR/day
Kia Cerato

7 Days rental at 334.99 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Cerato

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 47.85 EUR/day
Kia Cerato

7 Days rental at 334.99 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Cerato

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 47.85 EUR/day
Kia Cerato

7 Days rental at 334.99 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Kia Cerato

5 Adults, 4 Doors

From 47.85 EUR/day
Kia Cerato

7 Days rental at 334.98 EUR from 23/10/2023

  5 |
  Automatic |
  Yes

Renault Duster

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 61.47 EUR/day
Renault Duster

7 Days rental at 430.30 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Renault Duster

5 Adults, 5 Doors

From 61.47 EUR/day
Renault Duster

7 Days rental at 430.30 EUR from 23/10/2023

  4 |
  Manual |
  Yes

Top tips when hiring a car in Colombia

  • Drive on the right side of the road in Colombia, the steering wheel will always be on the left
  • Colombian drivers are renowned for aggressive driving, particularly in cities and during rush hour, defensive driving is recommended
  • Avoid driving at night where possible, wildlife and cattle often cross roads and present a real hazard
  • Learn some basic Spanish phrases that will come in handy if you need help when driving
  • Keep all car rental documents, driving license and passport in the car as you may need at checkpoints
 

Popular car hire destinations in Colombia

Laws and rules of the road when driving in Colombia

  •  

    R

    Road Driving Side

  •  

    60kph

    Urban speed Limit

  •  

    80kph

    Rural Speed Limit

  •  

    100kph

    Motorway Speed Limit

  •  

    COP  3109.68/Ltr

    Current Petrol Price

  •  

    40mg

    Drink Drive Limit

  •  

    COP

    Currency

  •  

    YES

    Tolls

  •  

    23

    Min Rental Age

    16

    Min Driving Age

  •  

    Front and Rear

    Seatbelts

  •  

    Fixed and Mobile

    Speed Cameras

  •  

    Hands Free Only

    Mobile Phones

Compare car rental agents in Colombia

Rental Agent
Locations
Rating (/10)
Customer Reviews
Mini (€/day)
Compact (€/day)
Intermediate (€/day)
Standard (€/day)
 Alamo
12
7.5/10
666
€ 26.53
€ 29.56
€ 61.47
€ 59.85

Car rental agent statistics in Colombia

  • 8.1/10
    Highest rated agent:
    ALAMO
  • 7.2/10
    Lowest rated agent:
    ALAMO
  • 333
    Total number of reviews in
    Colombia
  • 11
    Most Locations in Colombia:
    ALAMO
  • 16
    Average wait time
    (Min.)
  • 13
    Total rental companies
     

Average prices per day for car hire in Colombia

ItemPercent
January€ 76
February€ 71
March€ 65
April€ 66
May€ 56
June€ 59
July€ 66
August€ 74
September€ 72
October€ 62
November€ 74
December€ 79
ItemPercent
January€ 41
February€ 39
March€ 43
April€ 38
May€ 40
June€ 46
July€ 43
August€ 45
September€ 44
October€ 40
November€ 52
December€ 57
ItemPercent
January€ 102
February€ 97
March€ 105
April€ 105
May€ 103
June€ 97
July€ 70
August€ 102
September€ 102
October€ 102
November€ 99
December€ 118
ItemPercent
January€ 85
February€ 82
March€ 96
April€ 88
May€ 83
June€ 81
July€ 80
August€ 101
September€ 95
October€ 89
November€ 104
December€ 110
ItemPercent
January€ 133
February€ 126
March€ 127
April€ 133
May€ 164
June€ 166
July€ 183
August€ 178
September€ 164
October€ 137
November€ 153
December€ 170
ItemPercent
January€ 62
February€ 58
March€ 31
April€ 38
May€ 30
June€ 27
July€ 38
August€ 44
September€ 45
October€ 37
November€ 47
December€ 48
ItemPercent
January€ 105
February€ 103
March€ 127
April€ 106
May€ 104
June€ 109
July€ 112
August€ 142
September€ 130
October€ 114
November€ 139
December€ 148
ItemPercent
January€ 100
February€ 99
March€ 79
April€ 103
May€ 83
June€ 83
July€ 94
August€ 103
September€ 98
October€ 87
November€ 95
December€ 103

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*average daily rates based on 7 day rental, search for today's best prices.

Fuel prices in Colombia

DieselUnleaded
Oct , 2022

€ 0.53

€ 0.55

Nov , 2022

€ 0.47

€ 0.50

Dec , 2022

€ 0.47

€ 0.50

Jan , 2023

€ 0.46

€ 0.52

Feb , 2023

€ 0.47

€ 0.54

Mar , 2023

€ 0.48

€ 0.57

Apr , 2023

€ 0.48

€ 0.59

May , 2023

€ 0.49

€ 0.63

Jun , 2023

€ 0.52

€ 0.70

Jul , 2023

€ 0.52

€ 0.75

Aug , 2023

€ 0.54

€ 0.81

Sep , 2023

€ 0.57

€ 0.89

Month, YearDiesel €/ltrUnleaded €/ltr
Sep , 2023 0.57 0.89
Aug , 2023 0.54 0.81
Jul , 2023 0.52 0.75
Jun , 2023 0.52 0.70
May , 2023 0.49 0.63
Apr , 2023 0.48 0.59
Mar , 2023 0.48 0.57
Feb , 2023 0.47 0.54
Jan , 2023 0.46 0.52
Dec , 2022 0.47 0.50
Nov , 2022 0.47 0.50
Oct , 2022 0.53 0.55

Car rental price statistics in Colombia

  • € 153.86
    Average price:
    (per week)
  • € 168.22
    Highest daily price:
    Kia Sorento
  • 678
    Total cars available
     
  • 136
    Most popular model:
    Kia Picanto
  • 110
    Location with most cars:
    Bogota - El Dorado Intl. Airport
  • € 22.0 per day
    Cheapest daily price:
    EUROPCAR - Cartagena - Rafael Nunez Intl. Airport
FAQs - How can we help?

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Car Hire Bogota
€30.8
 
 
Mini 5 4 1 from €40.0 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €37.7 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €30.8 per day
Car Hire El Dorado Airport
€30.8
 
 
Mini 5 4 1 from €40.0 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €37.7 per day
Economy 5 5 2 from €30.8 per day
Car Hire Medellin
€34.0
 
 
Economy 5 5 2 from €34.0 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €40.8 per day
Compact 5 5 3 from €40.8 per day