Mendoza Car Rental Guide
On this page, you will find information about car rental in Mendoza as well as a short overview of the main car rental and driving restrictions valid in Argentina.
Rental Restrictions
To rent a car in Argentina, you have to be 21 years old and have held your driving license for at least 2 years.
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 must have your headlights on when driving, even at daytime. Driving with parking lights only is illegal.
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.
When a school bus stops and its red lights are flashing, it means that traffic travelling in both directions must stop.
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 Mendoza
Mendoza is the capital of the Mendoza province and the most important city of West-Argentina. It is located at the foot of the Andes and enjoys a beautiful countryside. The city attracts many visitors with its mild climate and various interesting activities available in the region. Mendoza is a beautiful sight with its streets, squares and parks. The city is centered around the Plaza Independencia. The pedestrian street Calle Sarmiento runs through the centre, offering many shops, cafes and restaurants.
In the surroundings of the city you can visit interesting places such as the Ruins of San Francisco Church, Villavicencio Thermal Resort and El Challao. The Route of the Wines provides a chance to visit ancient cellars and taste excellent wines.
Population: 1 million
Country: Argentina
Time Zone: GMT - 4
Telephone Area Code: 261
Monetary Unit: Argentinian Peso
