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CABO SAN LUCAS CAR RENTALS
Most visitors to Cabo San Lucas in need of a car rent at
the Los Cabos International Airport. This works out good for Baja travelers
who want a little more freedom to explore the cape areas at the drop of
a hat. Others, who have pre-arranged package transfers and transportation
with their hotel package, often choose to rent a car for a day or two from
the lobby of the hotel they are staying at, for a quick look-see of the
area. By and large most of the larger hotels have a car rental desk near
the reception desk.
All rental agencies in Los Cabos require that a DEPOSIT be placed on a major credit card. They will not usually accept the increasingly common debit cards, as these types of cards can not be processed through any of the banks in Los Cabos. If you do not have a credit card, it is possible that Budget Rent-A-Car at the airport might rent to you if you pay in advance, and leave your return flight ticket with them for collateral.
Almost all of the car rentals in Cabo San Lucas include UNLIMITED MILEAGE. A careful walk around of the vehicle you intend to rent is important, if you don't want to be donged for a ding caused by the person who rented the car before you. If you are planning any off road adventures, checking the spare tire and jack is also a good idea.
ABOUT CAR RENTAL PRICES...If you have reserved your car before heading to Los Cabos, you are probably locked into a price for your car, so don't worry about this issue. If you are going to rent a car from the counter with no reservations, this is for you! There are usually more cars to rent at the airport than there are customers who want to rent them, so prices can get pretty soft. Do not agree to rent the car you want after they give you your first price quote. This is a game they play, and it's a game you can win if you know that you're playing! When they quote you the price, repeat the price out loud, like it's a question. "Fifty dollars a day?" Then look at the car rental booth next door for any interesting remarks. The odds are good that one of the other rental agencies will whip out a calculator and quote you a price well below the one you were quoted from the original vendor (who will then lower his price to beat his competiton). This madness can be carried on back and forth in a friendly manner to an insane degree, depending upon how busy things are. Even if you don't care about the rental price, this can be great entertainment! And don't worry...it's no skin off of the counter-person's back, they are getting paid to rent cars, no matter what the price is!
LET'S TALK ABOUT COWS. More people are killed in Baja each year by running into cattle on the highway than any other event. The road between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose Del Cabo has improved with respect to lounging livestock, but driving the corridor can still be dangerous. The roads north from Cabo San Lucas, up Highway 19 to Todos Santos, and up Highway 1 to La Paz, are two of the worst roads on the entire peninsula. The problem increases significantly at night, when many Baja travelers are driving faster than they can safely see ahead. Once Bessy's big brown eyes are staring at you from the hood of your car, it's too late. The best time to prepare for a safe journey is as soon as you get behind the wheel of the car. Drive defensively. Safety is no accident.
With a car in Cabo your options open up considerably. TODOS SANTOS for breakfast? It's only about an hour away. Curious about the historic fishing resorts on the East Cape? It's only an hour to the quaint seaside town of BUENA VISTA!
Looking for a road trip adventure? All those rumors you heard about the desolate beaches of the EAST CAPE are true! Go check it out!
Getting automobile insurance for car rentals in Cabo is a must. Several companies offer competitive rates, and obtaining a policy before you leave home is easy! Check out AMERICAN MEXICAN INSURANCE SERVICES, A.S.A. MEXICAN INSURANCE, BAJA BOUND INSURANCE, and DRIVE MEXICO INSURANCE.
If you are considering renting a car to drive to Cabo (either one way or round trip) there is a U.S. car rental company that specializes in renting cars to go to Baja. CALIFORNIA BAJA RENT-A-CAR has a variety of programs to make your Peninsula driving adventure a reality! Drop by their web site for more information.
And if you want more information on driving an R.V. to Cabo there are two R.V. rental companies taht allow their rigs to be taken into Baja. CRUISE AMERICA R.V. and EL MONTE R.V. both offer a good selection of R.V.'s to choose from.
For more Cabo transportation options visit the web site of CABO SHUTTLE.COM.
Telephone toll free (800) 848-4922.
DOLLAR RENT-A-CAR
San Jose del Cabo 011-52 (624) 142-0100.
Fax 011-52 (114) 142-1098.
Airport 011-52 (624) 146-5060.
Cabo San Lucas 011-52 (624) 143-1250.
E-mail: reservations@dollarloscabos.com.
Web site: www.dollarloscabos.com.
Rental offices at Los Cabos Airport, San Jose del Cabo, and in Cabo San Lucas.
Unlimited milage available.
Many types of cars to choose from.
ADVANTAGE RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 143-0909.
Rental office in Cabo San Lucas.
Web site: www.arac.com.
AMCA RENT-A-CAR
Telephone (800) 832-9529.
Rental office in Cabo san Lucas.
Competitive rates.
AVIS RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 145-8000.
011-52 (624) 143-4607.
Toll free (800) 331-1084.
Web site: www.avis.com.
Rental offices at the Los Cabos Airport and in Cabo San Lucas.
BUDGET RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 143-4190.
Airport 011-52 (624) 142-3468.
Toll free (800) 472-3325.
E-mail: budgetbcs@prodigy.net.mx.
Boulevard Lazaro Cardenas at 20 de Noviembre, Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Sur, Mexico, 23410.
Rental offices at Los Cabos Airport and in Cabo San Lucas.
Web site: www.budgetrentacar.com.
Unlimited mileage.
Don't be afraid to ask for a discount!
HERTZ RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-0930.
Toll free (800) 654-3001.
Rental offices at Los Cabos Airport and in Cabo San Lucas.
Web site: www.hertz.com.
NATIONAL RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 143-1818.
Toll free (800) 227-7368.
Rental offices at Los Cabos Airport and in Cabo San Lucas.
Web site: www.nationalcar.com.
PAYLESS CAR RENTAL
Telephone San Jose del Cabo 011-52 (624) 142-5500.
Airport 011-52 (624) 146-5290.
Cabo San Lucas 011-52 (624) 143-5222.
Web site: www.paylessloscabos.com.
The rental car underdogs in Cabo offering great rates and service.
Great rates and friendly service!
THRIFTY RENT-A-CAR
Telephone 011-52 (624) 142-3344 (airport).
011-52 (624) 143-1666 (Cabo).
Toll free (800) 367-2277.
Rental offices at Los Cabos Airport and in Cabo San Lucas.
Web site: www.thrifty.com.mx.