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By Car

Heavy traffic, a lack of parking, and the city's baffling layout combine to render Caracas a driving challenge for residents, let alone visitors. If you can avoid it, do not rent a car to explore the city.

Car Rental

Should you decide to rent a car, major rental chains are located in the airport and downtown.

Local Agencies

Avis (Central Comercial Ciudad Tamanaco, Calle la Estancia. 0212/959-5822. Aeropuerto Internacional Simón Bolívar. 0212/355-1190). Budget (Calle Lourdes and Av. Nueva Granada. 0212/603-1300. Aeropuerto Internacional Simón Bolívar. 0212/355-2799). Hertz (Hotel Tamanaco Intercontinental, Av. Principal de Las Mercedes. 0212/905-0430. Aeropuerto Internacional Simón Bolívar. 0212/614-5623).