Puerto Rico is not only home to beautiful people, it also houses a number of breathtaking sceneries. Although a tropical island, visitors are not only confined within the premise of its beautiful beaches to have fun. It has a number of rain forest and scenic mountains. You are also in for a surprise because of the unexpected exotic locations this country can offer.
To experience Puerto Rico at its best, the only way to go is to hit the road and drive by yourself. Hiring a car in Puerto Rico could not be easier. Simply book with Car Hire 3000 before you leave the UK and your car will be ready for you to pick up when you arrive.
You may read some things about how Puerto Ricans are tagged as reckless drivers. Well, just to be on the safe side, better believe and just look out for yourself on the road.
For the first he first 4 months of your stay, you can drive in Puerto Rico with your UK licence. After this you should apply for a local licence.
You must be 18 years old to drive in Puerto Rico. If you are 16 or over you can drive, but your partner must sign a consent form in order for you to do so, (however you won't be able to hire a car).
Speed limit in Puerto Rico should be no more than 55 mph. In some highways, you can go as fast as 65 mph. Slow down when you head for school zones and residential villas. Drink driving is never tolerated and is punishable by law.
Always observe traffic light rules. You can make a turn on red stoplight unless instructed not to do so. According to Puerto Rican law, you can disregard red stoplights from 12:00 midnight to 6:00 in the morning, however you should always proceed with caution at intersections.
Seatbelts are mandatory for public, rented and private vehicles. Children below four years old should be safely bucked up in child car seats and kids under 12 should use the rear seat.
All information on this page is provided as a guide for our customers. It is intended as an overview of different driving rules, customs and points of interest in each country. It is not a comprehensive guide. Although we try to keep information on this page as accurate and up to date as possible, we cannot be held responsible for any inaccuracies. If you find any errors or there is anything you would like us to add, please contact us.
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