Travel in Ecuador

The most cost-effective and convenient way to travel in Ecuador is that of renting a car in Quito. Ecuador is a small country when compared to all the other destinations of South America. Quito is the capital city of Ecuador is a perfect point to start a road trip across the country.

Blessed with natural environs, Ruta del Sol (Sun Route) meanders along the coastline of the Pacific Ocean. All the major scenic attractions of Ecuador such as the Amazon Rainforest, adventure hub of Baños and snowy peaks of Cochabamba are placed at a few hours' drive from Quito.

Some points to ponder on when driving your vehicle in Quito city are that the traffic conditions and rules maybe a little different from the ones practiced in your country and you may have to face a hectic traffic near the historic center of the city. Also, remember that the roads running along the north-south direction of the city have right of way.

The downtown region of Quito is traversed with slopes and cobble-stoned paths. To make sure that you enjoy a venturesome travel in Ecuador, it would be better if you practice maneuvering the vehicle along some special routes of the city. You can practice a test drive in the spacious lanes and less traffic region of Miraflores first.

The price of renting a car in Quito is equal to that of renting a car in the United States. For instance, if you rent a standard four-door Japanese car it would cost you around US$50 per day. These charges are inclusive of an insurance cover. If you prefer a full-fledged, comprehensive insurance cover, you would be required to pay more on top of the normal coverage.

You can strike a bargain on the rental fee by pondering on some points like longer rental period means lower rates which would mean that it would better if you rent a car once for long hours instead of renting a car again and again over short intervals of time. Some of the reputed car rental companies of this region are Avis, Hertz and Budget.

Purchase the combo of car rental and airfare: before you set off for a trip to Ecuador you can book the car rental deal that is available with a discounted airfare. I opted for such a combo deal over the net and saved a lot of bucks on my trip's expenses.

Rent a petrol-efficient car: be it a heavy 4WD car model or a small vehicle, make sure that the mileage of the vehicle is good and the engine is good condition. The aforementioned factors affect your travel expenditures in a big way.

To conclude, you can really save a lot of bucks by opting for a Quito car rental service, if you ponder on all the aforementioned tips before making reservations.