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Cuenca car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Cuenca

  • For anyone looking to travel to the southern Ecuadorian city of Cuenca, a car rental is arguably one of the best assets you will have. Getting car rentals in Cuenca can go a long way in ensuring that you have an easy time navigating the city and visiting some of the top attractions in the area, such as the Pumapungo Museum, Calderon Park and the famous Cuenca Canopy. With your car rental, you won’t incur expensive taxi fares any time you need to go somewhere, and you will also not have to deal with the inconvenience and limitations of using public transport. If that isn’t enough, you can conveniently visit neighboring cities such as Canar and Azuay.
  • When flying into Cuenca, you will most likely land at Aeropuerto Mariscal La Mar (CUE), the main airport serving Cuenca and the surrounding cities. While at the airport, you can pick up your Cuenca car rental instead of taking a taxi or airport shuttle to the city center. This airport is served by close to ten rental agencies. This provides you with a range of options to choose from, thus improving the chances of getting the rental car you’re looking for. Each agency has a dedicated desk in the Arrivals Hall where you can inquire about the availability of rentals and proceed to reserve a rental car that will serve you best. Once you’ve signed the agreement, the staff will lead you to the parking lot, where you can pick up your rental and drive off.
  • When driving your car rentals in Cuenca, beware of the pedestrians and motorcyclists who share the road with other motorists. Most have little to no regard for traffic rules, and it would be in your best interests to let them be while on the road instead of hassling for the same stretch of tarmac.
  • Traffic is only a problem in Cuenca during rush hours. This is usually around 7 am to 9 am and 4 pm to 6 pm. For your sake, you should try and leave early to beat the rush hour traffic, or you could easily end up spending an extra hour on the road due to traffic.
  • Book your car hire in Cuenca at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Mini hire cars in Cuenca are around 57% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Cuenca

  • What is the most popular car hire in Cuenca?

    Mini (Chevrolet Spark or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Cuenca.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Cuenca?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Cuenca?

    A Mini car hire in Cuenca costs R427 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Cuenca?

    A Full Size car hire in Cuenca costs R1 190 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Cuenca?

    A Standard car hire in Cuenca costs R895 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Cuenca?

    Depending on the places you plan to visit while in Cuenca, there are a few cars worth considering. If you plan on going for long drives past the rural areas of the city and its surrounding, an SUV is arguably the best option since they allow you to drive comfortably over long distances. An SUV will also be able to handle the rough terrain found on certain routes and has a large capacity for passengers and luggage, making it ideal for family trips.

  • What’s the speed limit in Cuenca?

    The city has different speed limits applied to different roads depending on how frequently the roads are used and which speeds are deemed safe for drivers, pedestrians and other road users. For instance, when driving your car rentals on Cuenca city roads, you are required to maintain a maximumof 50 km/h (31 mph). However, if you’re driving on suburban roads and highways, you can drive to speeds as high as 110 km/h (68 mph). Please note that in areas where the speed limit has been posted on signs, that limit takes precedence over any other speed limit.

  • Where are the best places to park in Cuenca?

    Parking your car rentals in Cuenca is anything but a walk in the park. Finding a parking spot in the city center can be a real pain since parking spaces are limited. Keep an eye out for parking attendants in blue jackets who will guide you on where to park and give you a ticket. Consider using parking garages instead of street parking, as they are more secure when parking overnight. 

Cuenca car rental reviews and directory 
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Europcar

4,1

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

4.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.7

Value for money

4.5

2 locations in Cuenca

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Locations in Cuenca

Aeropuerto Mariscal La Mar

+593 7 286 5748

Opening times not available

Av Espana 5 64 Y Barcelona

+593 7 286 0780

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Extra costs made the total much higher than the quote from kayak. Plus very high extra km charges made the total ridiculous for a 2 day rental

2,0 Poor

Sherwin, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Despite the language barrier they tried to communicate with us. When we ran into an issue we were able to reach customer service at night and they were able to send someone out to look at the car within 15 minutes. Once the mechanic determined that the car was unsafe to drive customer service was able to procure us a new car the next morning.

Cons:

The issue with the car was that the brake pads had completely worn out to the point that the car was unsafe to drive. We should've never been rented a car where the brakes were worn out to that extent. That's a safety issue as we could've potentially fallen off a mountain since we were driving through mountainous roads in the Andes mountains. Instead of apologizing for the issue and offering us say an upgrade for a car or doing anything to apologize all they did was offer the exact same make and model (Chevy Spark) the next morning. On top of all that when we returned the car we were over the mileage limit. After some discussion they only knocked $30 off the total mileage overage charge. Given how poorly their cars are maintained I won't recommend using them despite their low cost unless you do a full inspection on their cars since if they're willing to rent you a car without inspecting something as important as brakes then you never know what else might go wrong with the car.

2,0 Poor

Marsha, Apr 2022

KAYAK
The worst experience, I arrived a few minutes after 12pm time of my reservation, because my flight was delayed, those people canceled me, they did not give me the car, the woman who attended me was rude, I had to rent somewhere else budged rent a car, on it airport, the man who attended me was super kind and helpful . I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND EUROPCAR, TOTAL SCAM.

2,0 Poor

Marsha, Apr 2022

KAYAK
The worst experience, I arrived a few minutes after 12pm time of my reservation, because my flight was delayed, those people canceled me, they did not give me the car, the woman who attended me was rude, I had to rent somewhere else went to budged rent a car, on it airport, the man who attended me was super kind and helpful . I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND EUROPCAR, TOTAL SCAM.

1 out of 2

Fox

4,0

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Cuenca

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Goldcar, Aeropuerto Mariscal La Mar

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6,0 Okay

Paul, Jul 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
Car was ok, not what I expected for what I paid

1 out of 1

Budget

5,2

Fair

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.2

Value for money

4.8

One location in Cuenca

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Av Espana 10-85 Entre Sevilla

+593 2 382 2340

Monday06:30 - 20:30
Tuesday06:30 - 20:30
Wednesday06:30 - 20:30
Thursday06:30 - 20:30
Friday06:30 - 20:30
Saturday17:00 - 20:3007:00 - 11:30
Sunday07:30 - 12:0018:00 - 20:30

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Sixt

3,0

Poor

Cleanliness

3.0

Comfort

3.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

3.0

Value for money

3.0

One location in Cuenca

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Av. España y Elia Liut

+593 99 206 5887

Monday07:00 - 11:30
Tuesday07:00 - 11:30
Wednesday07:00 - 11:30
Thursday07:00 - 11:30
Friday07:00 - 11:30
Saturday07:00 - 11:30
Sunday07:00 - 11:30

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Goldcar Rental SP

3,5

Poor

One location in Cuenca

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Aeropuerto Mariscal La Mar, PB (Next to Information/Información)

+593 7 286 5748

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Localiza

7,9

Good

Best rated

2 locations in Cuenca

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Cuenca City Office

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Mariscal La Mar, Av, España

+593 2 600 0333

Monday06:30 - 20:30
Tuesday06:30 - 20:30
Wednesday06:30 - 20:30
Thursday06:30 - 20:30
Friday06:30 - 20:30
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00

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keddy by Europcar

6,3

Okay

2 locations in Cuenca

Locations in Cuenca

Av. Espana 5-64 Y Barcelona

+593 7 286 0780

Monday06:30 - 20:30
Tuesday06:30 - 20:30
Wednesday06:30 - 20:30
Thursday06:30 - 20:30
Friday06:30 - 20:30
Saturday07:00 - 11:30
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

Cuenca Airport - Aeropuerto Mariscal La Mar

+593 7 286 5748

Monday06:30 - 20:30
Tuesday06:30 - 20:30
Wednesday06:30 - 20:30
Thursday06:30 - 20:30
Friday06:30 - 20:30
Saturday07:00 - 11:30
Sunday07:00 - 11:30

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Avis

No score available yet

2 locations in Cuenca

Locations in Cuenca

Av Espana 10-85 Entre Sevilla

+593 2 382 2340

Monday06:30 - 20:30
Tuesday06:30 - 20:30
Wednesday06:30 - 20:30
Thursday06:30 - 20:30
Friday06:30 - 20:30
Saturday07:00 - 11:30
Sunday07:30 - 12:00

Av Espana 10-87

+593 7 286 3902

Monday07:00 - 11:30
Tuesday07:00 - 11:30
Wednesday07:00 - 11:30
Thursday07:00 - 11:30
Friday07:00 - 11:30
Saturday08:00 - 17:00

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Sunnycars

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2 locations in Cuenca

Locations in Cuenca

Avenue Espana 5-64 Y Barcelona

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Mariscal la mar Airport

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Hertz

No score available yet

One location in Cuenca

Locations in Cuenca

Espana Av At Elia Liut Corner

+593 7 408 4632

Monday07:00 - 11:30
Tuesday07:00 - 11:30
Wednesday07:00 - 11:30
Thursday07:00 - 11:30
Friday07:00 - 11:30
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 17:00

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Rhodium

No score available yet

One location in Cuenca

Locations in Cuenca

Cuenca Airport. On-Airport. Aeropuerto Mariscal La Mar

+593 7 286 5748

Monday00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 23:59
Thursday00:00 - 23:59
Friday00:00 - 23:59
Saturday00:00 - 23:59
Sunday00:00 - 23:59

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Shouqi

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One location in Cuenca

Locations in Cuenca

Aeropuerto Mariscal La Mar

+86 10 6064 1387

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Thrifty

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One location in Cuenca

Locations in Cuenca

Mariscal La Mar Airport

+593 7286 5748

Monday06:30 - 20:30
Tuesday06:30 - 20:30
Wednesday06:30 - 20:30
Thursday06:30 - 20:30
Friday06:30 - 20:30
Saturday07:00 - 11:30
Sunday09:00 - 21:00

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7 travellers who hired a car in Cuenca gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.6

Car hire locations in or near Cuenca

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Most popular car type

Mini

When to book a car hire in Cuenca

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Cuenca car hire information

Pick-up locationCuenca
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Hire locations18
Airport locations13