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Here you can compare prices on car rental in Ecuador. Try our search engine where you can book a rental car in 3 simple steps. When you rent a car from us, no surprise awaits when you pick up the car on your arrival. All prices include free mileage, airport fees and obligatory insurances, taxes and fees. The best price on luxury, economy and family cars. We help you find a rental car in the whole of Ecuador. If you only want to rent from a specific company, you can choose that when you do your search.

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Advice and tips when looking for a rental car in Ecuador

Here we have put together some tips on what to consider when looking for a rental car in Ecuador and regions/states such as .

Are there several of you who will drive the car? Where are you going?

Extra driver? If more than one person is driving the car, this must be stated at the time of booking or at the company upon arrival. Remember that there may be restrictions on driving the car to other countries and taking the car from or to islands such as .

Review the contract & terms carefully

Review and read the rental conditions before booking the rental car. Autoprio.com offers rental cars from several different rental car companies and the conditions differ between the different companies. Smaller companies may have administrative fees to be paid on site that relate to refueling after return. Any fees are stated during the booking. Review and read the contract when you pick up your rental car. Autoprio.com offers cheap rental cars from several different rental car companies in Ecuador and the contract differs between the different companies. If there is something you do not understand in the contract, ask someone from the company on site or contact us directly.

Compare prices from several companies and book the rental car on the Internet

Rent a car cheap in EcuadorSearching and booking car rental on the Internet becomes cheaper and it is easier and takes less time. Compare many companies and sites to find the best price. Autoprio.com compares several companies at the same time in a single search via Cartrawler. We do not own any cars but only compare prices from different companies such as e.g. Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Enterprise, Alamo and Goldcar, etc.

Is free mileage / free miles included?

Check that free mileage is included in the rent. If free mileage is not included, check that the number of kilometers in the contract is sufficient. All major companies have unlimited mileage, but less expensive companies may have a maximum mileage per day.

Do a quick inspection upon pickup

Inspect and examine the rental car when you pick it up. Check that all damages, scratches and dents are included in the condition report. Check how big the deductible is! What often differentiates between smaller, cheaper companies in Ecuador and larger global companies is the amount of the deductible. Also read the conditions carefully when it comes to how the car is to be returned. Smaller local companies may have an administrative fee if the car is to be returned with an empty tank. Any fee is stated in our terms and conditions when you apply.

Book as early as possible

Book as early as possible, it will usually be more expensive if you wait. In large cities such as , prices often rise the later you book. It can also be difficult to find cars at major airports such as , if you wait too long.

Refuel the car before returning it

Different companies have different fuel conditions. If the car is to be refueled before return, do so to avoid extra fees from the rental car company. Some smaller companies have an administrative fee for refueling the car if it is to be left empty, which is stated in the conditions but not always in the total price. Look extra carefully at the refueling regulations! If the company has 'Pick up full, drop off empty' then there may be an administrative fee for refueling. Any fee is stated during the booking. It is often the cheaper companies that have 'Pick up full, drop off empty'.

Frequently asked questions about car rental & renting a car in Ecuador

What is the cheapest car rental company in Ecuador?

In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars were found on Autoprio.com at Thrifty, National, Goldcar, Nazcar, Localiza, Sixt, Enterprise and Alamo in cities like , etc and at airports like , etc.

What is the best rental car company in Ecuador?

Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Ecuador are Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Budget, National, Hertz and Thrifty. You can find these car hire companies in cities like .

Can I book without a credit card in Ecuador?

Yes. You can make a booking without a credit card with Autoprio.com in Ecuador. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.

How can I find car rentals near me in Ecuador?

Do a search for the city, island or airport closest to you in Ecuador. A search for country or e.g. island in Ecuador lists the largest airports like . Then take a look at our map of cheap car hire companies to find the best rental cars near you.

What are the most popular car rental locations in Ecuador?

Based on searches on autoprio.com, the most popular cities to rent a car in Ecuador are . The most popular airports are .

How much do you charge for excess in Ecuador?

The excess amount depends on the car hire company and the rented vehicle and it will be refunded within 10-28 days after the rental if there has been no damage. Cartrawler offer damage refund insurance in association with Autoprio.com insurance partners, which will allow you to claim for reimbursement in the event that you have been charged for collision damage or theft. This damage refund insurance can be purchased at the time of booking.

Do I need an international driver’s licence in Ecuador?

If your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet (i.e. Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you will need to bring an international driving licence and your domestic licence in Ecuador. If you are renting abroad (outside your country of residence, or outside where your license was issued), an international drivers licence is usually required regardless of the alphabet. International driver’s licences must be accompanied by the original domestic licence of the driver.

Are there any cross-border charges if you want to leave Ecuador?

The car rental agents like Sixt, Europcar, Avis, Budget, National, Hertz and Thrifty may choose to charge you for cross-border travel. Any fees will need to be paid at the rental desk in Ecuador in local currency. We will state whether cross-border travel is allowed and in which countries at the time of booking under rental conditions at Autoprio.com.

Which costs are included in the rental price in Ecuador?

In the majority of cases the rental price includes breakdown assistance, airport fee, tax, third party liability protection, unlimited mileage and collision damage waiver. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination. The car hire company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk in Ecuador. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

How old do you have to be to rent a car in Ecuador?

Most car hire companies have a minimum age limit of 21 years for rentals. However, requirements may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. Please note that there may be additional charges if the main driver is under 25 or over 75 years old to cover the extra insurance cost. Any additional fee will be mentioned at the time of booking under summary of charges before you confirm the reservation at Autoprio.com.

Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location in Ecuador?

Yes, in most cases the car rental agents like Europcar, Budget, Avis, Hertz and Sixt will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location in Ecuador. We will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

Compare Rental Cars in Ecuador - Search, Compare & Save

Here you can compare rental cars and hiring of vehicles from several companies in cities in Ecuador. Look for and find the best prices on car rental. Search for and book directly in cities such as, Guayaquil, Quito, Cuenca, Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Machala, Manta, Portoviejo, Durán, Esmeraldas, Ambato, Tutamandahostel, Milagro, Ibarra, Riobamba. We list prices from companies that are safe and quality assured so that there will not be any problems when you want to pick up your car.

We can offer car rental where every cost is included, no hidden fees and free cancellations or amendments up to 24-48 hours before you are supposed to pick up the car. An easy and safe booking of rental cars online. Autoprio.com can offer rental cars in the most cities, train stations and communities as well as airports in Ecuador.

Ecuador information

Ecuador (Republic of Ecuador) has approximately 14,791,000 inhabitants and is located in South America. The capital is Quito where about 1,399,800 people live. Total surface/area 283,560 km² / 109,483 mi². The 7th largest country when it comes to inhabitants and the 9th largest regarding the surface in South America. The largest regions/states/counties are Provincia del Guayas, Provincia de Pichincha, Provincia de Los Ríos, Provincia del Azuay, Provincia de El Oro, Provincia del Tungurahua, Provincia de Esmeraldas, Provincia del Chimborazo, Provincia de Cotopaxi, Provincia de Imbabura, Provincia de Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Provincia de Santa Elena, Provincia de Bolívar, Provincia de Sucumbíos, Provincia del Carchi, Provincia de Morona-Santiago, Provincia de Francisco de Orellana, Provincia de Napo, Provincia de Zamora-Chinchipe, Provincia del Pastaza, Provincia del Cañar, Provincia de Galápagos, Provincia de Manabí and Provincia de Loja from a total of 24. Ecuador is the 65th largest country when it comes to inhabitants and the 74th largest regarding the surface in the world. Alternative names are Republic of Ecuador, República del Ecuador. Do you need to make a call? To make a call with a phone you use the country code +593. The five largest cities are Guayaquil (c. 1952000 pop), Quito (c. 1399800 pop), Cuenca (c. 277000 pop), Santo Domingo de los Colorados (c. 200400 pop), Machala (c. 198100 pop). Peru, Colombia are countries with close borders. Is it included in the price to cross national borders? Usually not, the car rental company may charge a fee to cross national borders to Peru, Colombia. All additional costs are paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency, Dollar (USD). It is stated in the rental terms and during the booking whether it is allowed to cross national borders and to which countries. Suggestions on places, attractions, museums that could be worth a visit during your trip to Ecuador. Weather and maps of the country, cities etc. Iliniza (5248 m / 17,218 ft), Carihuairazo (5018 m / 16,463 ft), Cotacachi (4944 m / 16,220 ft), Corazón (4790 m / 15,715 ft) and Rumiñahui (4721 m / 15,489 ft) are the five highest mountains of the country. The official currency is Dollar (USD) and is used for your payments. Websites on the internet often have the domain .ec. Different languages that are used are e.g. Spanish.

Tourist attractions & activities in Ecuador

Wine tour and tasting in Ecuador? Vineyards and wine producers in Ecuador are for example Bodega de Colas, Bodega Gatita and Venta de Bloques. On some vineyards you can also stay for a longer time. Aquarium, tropical houses, zoos, tropicarium, animal parks and terrarium are for example Amaru, Parque Histórico de Guayaquil and Zoo el Pantanal. Spend a day looking on animals? Looking for activities and experiences with the kids? Water parks, amusement parks or theme parks you can go to are for example Complejo Turistico la Chorrera, Parque San José del Tambo, Parque Sin Nombre, Cascada Milagrosa, Parque Acuatico Balsapamba, Club del Valle Loma Quil, Garza Roja Parque Club, Parque Balsapamba, Complejo Turístico Rey Park, Parque, Complejo Turistico Vizna, Plaza Caluma Viejo, Parque de Diversiones River Park, Complejo los Farallones, Visaltur, Parque entrada al Puente and Piscina.

Cheap car rental with unlimited mileage in Ecuador

There are many different models and sizes of cars to choose from. Fleet list in Ecuador: 7 seater minivan (7 seat minivan), 9 seater minivan / Minibus (9 seat minivan), Intermediate elite, Small SUV, SUV / Jeep (SUV), Special cars (Special), Economy cars (Economy), Large truck-lorry (Large truck), Compact cars (Compact), Minivan, Cargo van, Estate, Luxury elite, Exotic cars (Exotic), 5 seater minivan (5 seat minivan), Electric cars, Economy elite, Fullsize elite, Fullsize cars (Fullsize), Standard cars (Standard), Compact elite, Mini cars (Mini), Small-medium truck-lorry (Small-medium truck), Medium SUV, Mini elite, Intermediate, Convertible, Moped, Hybrid cars, Luxury cars (Luxury), Premium cars (Premium). Big cities and popular destinations have more car types to choose from. If you want to rent a luxury car then search at the major airports and the most popular destinations in the major regions such as Provincia del Guayas, Provincia de Pichincha, Provincia de Los Ríos, Provincia del Azuay, Provincia de El Oro, Provincia del Tungurahua, Provincia de Esmeraldas, Provincia del Chimborazo, Provincia de Cotopaxi, Provincia de Imbabura, Provincia de Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, Provincia de Santa Elena, Provincia de Bolívar, Provincia de Sucumbíos, Provincia del Carchi, Provincia de Morona-Santiago, Provincia de Francisco de Orellana, Provincia de Napo, Provincia de Zamora-Chinchipe, Provincia del Pastaza, Provincia del Cañar, Provincia de Galápagos, Provincia de Manabí and Provincia de Loja etc. It can also be harder to find and book special cars during peak season, if you do not search well in advance, before you need your rental car.

Cars you can rent in Ecuador are e.g. Convertible, Medium SUV, etc. Mini cars: e.g. Chevrolet Sonic, Kia Picanto, Compact elite, Fullsize elite, etc. Compact cars: e.g. Nissan Almera, Ford Focus, Nissan Versa, Small SUV, Standard cars, 9 seater minivan / Minibus, Special cars, Moped, Economy elite, Electric cars, etc. Minivan: e.g. Suzuki APV, etc. Economy cars: e.g. Peugeot 2008, Opel Corsa, Toyota Yaris, 5 seater minivan, etc. Luxury cars: e.g. Toyota Fortuner, etc. SUV / Jeep: e.g. Suzuki Jimny, Ford Expedition, Ford Escape, Intermediate elite, etc. Intermediate: e.g. Chevrolet Cobalt, Mini elite, Large truck-lorry, Hybrid cars, Exotic cars, etc. 7 seater minivan: e.g. Suzuki APV, Chrysler Voyager, Opel Zafira, Peugeot 807, Premium cars, Small-medium truck-lorry, Luxury elite, Fullsize cars, Estate, etc. Cargo van: e.g. Chevrolet D-Max, Nissan Pickup, etc. However, in smaller cities and on islands like Isla Zapotal, Isla Zapatero, Wolf Island, Isla Watson, Isla Verde, Isla Vacas, Brattle Island, Isla Tiburón, Isla Tembleque, Isla de la Tasa, Isla Sombrero, Isla Sin Nombre, Isla Silva, North Seymour Island, Isla de La Seca, Isla Santay, Isla Santa Rosa, Isla Santa María, Isla Santa Fe, Isla Santa Cruz, Santa Clara Island, Isla Santa Ana, Saint James Island, Isla San Ignacio and San Cristóbal Island etc, the range is smaller.

Tips and advice when looking for a rental car in Ecuador

If you already have decided to rent a car in Ecuador before you leave and want to part as little as possible, you ought to book a car before you leave. First of all, you should try booking your car online. It is often the cheapest, easiest way to look for and compare, and it saves you time. If your car is supposed to be collected at an airport such as José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport, Mariscal Sucre International Airport, Cuenca / Mariscal Lamar, Machala Airport, Eloy Alfaro Air Base, Reales Tamarindos Airport, Esmeraldas Airport and Ambato / Chachoan, you should book before you leave. One search shows many options. Alamo, Nazcar, Localiza, Enterprise, Sixt, Budget, Thrifty, Avis, Hertz are the companies that autoprio.com compares in Ecuador.

Parking regulations and traffic regulations

Renting and driving a car is usually easy and effortless, but as in all countries there are many traffic regulations in Ecuador you must follow. If you are going to visit and drive in large cities such as Guayaquil, Quito, Cuenca, Santo Domingo de los Colorados, Machala, Manta, Portoviejo, Durán, Esmeraldas, Ambato, Tutamandahostel, Milagro, Ibarra, Riobamba, prepare yourself for a lot of traffic, especially in rush hour and that it is sometimes difficult to find parking. Try to memorize the most common parking and traffic regulations before you leave to ensure that your car trip is safe, and to avoid trouble with the police.

Destinations in Ecuador

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Car rental companies we compare in Ecuador

When you are looking for a rental car in Ecuador, autoprio.com compares, for example, these companies: Budget, Localiza, Thrifty, Avis, National, Goldcar, Hertz, Nazcar, Sixt, Enterprise, Europcar and Alamo.

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