Bariloche Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Bariloche as well as some facts you should know about the car rental and driving restrictions in Argentina.
Rental Restrictions
Driving Restrictions
In Argentina, driving is on the right hand side of the road and passing on the left. The legal driving age is 16. All passengers must use seatbelts at all times. The legal blood alcohol limit is 0.5‰.
You should have your headlights on when driving, even at daytime. Driving with parking lights only is illegal.
When a school bus stops and its red lights are flashing, it means that traffic travelling in both directions must stop. A flashing red traffic light means you must come to a complete stop and check that the road is clear before proceeding. Traffic lights go from red to green with no intermediate amber light.
It is illegal to park on a pedestrian crossing, within an intersection or within 6 metres of these. Do not park within 6 metres of a Stop sign, a Yield sign or traffic light. Double-parking and parking along a red or yellow curb are illegal. Vehicles must always be parked in the direction of traffic.
Emergency Numbers
Police: 10
Fire: 100
Ambulance: 107
Road Tolls
There are road tolls on motorways in Argentina.
Some useful expressions for tourists visiting Argentina
Car – el alquiler de coches
Car rental – coche
Drive a car – conducir un coche
About Bariloche
Bariloche, located on the coast of Nahuel Huapi Lake, is one of the most important tourist centres in Argentina. It is known as the capital of the southern lakes area, a city that does not rest.
Bariloche is an ideal place for practising mountain climbing, rafting, trekking and fishing. In winter, Cerro Cathedral with its ski resort is one of the many great places where you can enjoy the snow in the mountains.
Many festivals are organised in the city all year round. The city also offers you great shopping facilities and a variety of gastronomic delights in its many restaurants and cafes.
Area:
Population: 77,600
Country: Argentina
Time Zone: GMT - 3
Telephone Area Code:
Monetary Unit: Argentinian Peso
