Car rental at the El Dorado International Airport

Discover Bogotá by rental car

Driveboo enables you to choose your individual perfectly fitting rental car in Bogotá, Colombia. You can choose between picking up your car either at the El Dorado International Airport (BOG) or in one of the City Stations we collected for you. With a rental car you can explore the capital of Colombia in its full beauty and explore the sights, which the Spanish speaking country offers. The country Colombia was previously colonialized by the Spaniards, so while you explore the city with your rental car, you will see many influences in the architecture of the buildings. For the Latin American country, we show you offers from different selected premium partners, to assure you to find your best fit for your journey to Colombia. For South America, you can choose from a variety of different car types, which are directly available. Many of them are even available without paying any excess. Beside choosing between the vehicle class mini, economy, compact, family car, intermediate, upper class, and premium class, you can filter in between different vehicle types, number of seats, included services, which are important to you, insurance benefit for your car, and vehicle characteristics. What are important services in a rental car? Best fuel option (full/full) and full comprehensive insurance & theft protection are what we suggest in our basic service package to choose at least when it comes to booking a rental car. Even better is adding without excess and unlimited mileage, with our service package plus to your search, and best is to add even glass & tire protection which is included in our All-around carefree package. 

Things and places to explore in Bogotá, Colombia

Bogotá, is not a typical South American large city, its red brick buildings are unique in Latin America. While Colombia has a dark history, more and more people are traveling each year to Colombia, as it already became, and are expecting to become much more safer throughout this century. Especially in the wealthier north part of Bogota you will feel very safe during day and night, as it is well protected. It is highly recommended to choose an accommodation in the North of Bogotá. When you arrive in Bogotá, you will notice a lot of westerners, from which are many working as expatriates. While the official language in Colombia is Spanish, you can get in touristy regions along with English. As the local people are very friendly and humble, please be aware that some of them never learned English, but somehow still will try to communicate with you. A basic Spanish knowledge or the usage of a translation application is highly recommended for traveling Bogotá and Colombia. 

Sights in Bogota:

Plaza de Bolívar

The Plaza de Bolívar in the heart of Bogotá describes the history of the country and is a very safe, very well protected place to visit for tourists. When visiting the Plaza, you can also check out the Palacio Liévano, Capitolio Nacional and Catedral Primada, as they are all close-by. 

Bogotá Monserrate

On the 3152 m high mountain Monserrate, you have an amazing view over Bogota. You can simply use the cable car, which is an amazing activity itself. The Monserrate is within the National park Enrique Olaya Herrera. 

Bogotá downtown

Explore Bogotá's downtown, where you can see beautiful colonial buildings, and even see one of the most beautiful street art of the world.

Important things for driving a car in Bogotá, Colombia

What are the speed limits in Colombia? 

• in Urban 60 kp/h
• in Rural 80kp/h
• in Highway 100kp/h 

How much does gas costs in Colombia?

What is the minimum age in Colombia to drive a car?

• Driving 16 years 
• Renting 23 years

On which side people drive in Colombia? 

People in Colombia drive on the right side

What are the emergency numbers in Colombia? 

112/123