My boyfriend and I are going to San Juan and have never been there before. Is it a good idea to rent a car and is there parking in the city? I read that it is somewhat expensive to take a car everywhere you go. Anyone have any thoughts??
2007-03-21 14:22:28 · 5 answers · asked by nksangha 2 in Travel ➔ Caribbean ➔ Puerto Rico
That is the best way to get around in PR, otherwise you will spend too much in taxis. Rent the car at the airport, or reserve it online, so you can get the lowest rates available. It is very easy to drive in PR once you get use to the scenic view (mountains, lots of buildings, cars). There are signs everywhere in both languages. And mapquest works with with PR addresses.
Regarding the parking, hotels charge for it, around $10 per night self parking. If you go clubbing... you'll see that people park everywhere. You will find a spot. But if you plan to drink...just grab a cab and you will ensure your fun! There is plenty of parking o tourist attractions, not in Old SanJuan. You have to park in La Puntilla or Dona Fela parking lots and pay per hour. But that is the only place where it would be like that. And everything in Old San Juan is within walking distance.
Let me know if I can help with anything else!
2007-03-21 14:29:30 · answer #1 · answered by scorpionitty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As the others have said. renting a car is the best way to see the island. If you are here for just a few days, then you will be OK with no car. But if you want to see any of the areas away from San Juan, a car is the best way.
Check online and compare prices for the various rental companies as their prices can vary for the same type of vehicle.
Example (prices are estimates). Tour for two from Hotel to El Yunque is about $80-90. Car rental for 1 day about $35 + gas (gas is about the same price over here)
Driving is a bit of a challenge at first (I've been here for 4 months, so have first hand experience). Local drives are not considerate and will change lanes and push in at any oppertunity (even when there is no gap). Just take it easy and you will be fine.
If you are heading out of San Juan the driving gets easier on the major roads. Head inland and the roads become twisty and narrow, but drive carefully and you will be OK.
For ideas of what to see check out frommers.com, roughguide.com, visit-the-coqui,com
2007-03-22 01:19:54 · answer #2 · answered by B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We got a really cheap rental car from SJU - on hotwire, like under $20/day. But then we left San Juan. One time we stayed in San Juan, the hotel area (Isla Verde) is long, and it helps to have a car, and there's some places to park. The old San Juan area (sounds like where you're going) really doesn't require one, but there are a few places to park - 3 lots, if I recall. I didn't think it was too expensive to park though. You walk more than you expect to in the old town, and it's the way to see it anyway. Driving in Puerto Rico in general is f*ing terrifying. Lanes are more suggestions than actual laws, the lanes in the city are tiny (barely accomodate one car) and people are all over the road.
2007-03-21 14:31:37 · answer #3 · answered by flamingopink 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-27 20:57:22 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, we rented a car and didnt know where to go. It was expensive and the roads are crowded and their driving is bad. Cabs on the other hand is probably more expensive if you plan to get around alot over there.
2007-03-24 05:56:35 · answer #5 · answered by InquisitiveMind 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋