Santa Fe Car Rental Guide
This page gives you information about car rental in the city of Santa Fe and also about the general car rental and driving restrictions valid 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‰.
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.
You should have your headlights on when driving, even at daytime. Driving with parking lights only is illegal.
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 Santa Fe
Santa Fe, a river port near the Parana River, is a city that links the past with the present. Together with the beauty of the landscapes and the various attractions the region attracts many tourists. You can visit the museums and parks and walk on the banks of the river surrounded by beautiful flora and interesting fauna. There are also several notable churches in the city.
The University of Santa Fe is one of the leading universities in the country. You will find many great shopping areas, bars and clubs in the city. You will also find plenty of opportunities to take a few tango lessons and taste the famous Argentinian wines.
Area:
Population: 368,369
Country: Argentina
Time Zone: GMT - 3
Telephone Area Code: 42
Monetary Unit: Argentinian Peso
