Rent a car in PR?
 

Please let me know the pros and cons to getting a rental car for a weeks stay in PR.

If you want to stay out on the island a car would come in handy.<BR>If you intend staying in the San Juan area a car is not necessary<BR>Provide some information on how you plan to spend the week and a more definitive <BR>answer can be provided.

When we stayed in the Isla Verde area we just walked or took a short taxi ride to any restaurant or sights close by. Then we rented a car for three days and took day trips to other parts of the island. You might not need the car for the entire week. When we stayed in the Loquillo section, we rented a car for our entire stay since we were further away from commercial areas.

If you plan on going places on the island--spend the $150. Taxis are not cheap!!

We are staying at the Caribe Hilton so that can give you a reference point.

A car is not needed when staying at the Hilton. Old San Juan is a short cab ride away or a relatively long walk if so inclined. The Condado is a 15 minute or so walk. If you want to visit the Rain Forest or the Caves you might find it cost effective to rent a car for the day. ACtually a walk to OSJ can be interesting. There is a nice park for part of the way. You go by some interesting government buildings and some smaller forts.

Ref: Renting a car in PR.<BR>If you want to get around to see a few sights rent a car. Be aware that, Puerto Ricans, (most) not all, drive like mad men/woman! They are very aggressive and don't adhear to traffic laws. Best thing to do is just let then go by.

I just returned from PR- we stayed at the Condado. We took taxis for almost the entire 5 days. It costs about 15$ to almost everywhere. However, day trips get pricey. We rented a minivan for about 80$ for the day. That is a total cost. It was worth it to go to the rainforest and then to a beach over there and then to dinner.

Michele, You state that it's $15 for a taxi to almost anywhere - does that include all passengers or it is per person?<BR><BR>We'll also be staying at the Condado.

Teresa - that's per cab ride not per person.

They say that NYC cab drivers go to San Juan to learn. You can use that as a reference point in how the locals drive.<BR><BR>I haven't attempted it myself, but have been fine using cabs to get around when staying in Isla Verde.

I am staying at the Hyatt Regency Del Mar in Dorado we are 2 single guys 32 and 31 yrs old. Never really stayed in Dorado but from what I hear its doesn't seem to be that lively at night as far as nightlife. Do you suggest we rent a car to go into san juan?