Medellin Car RentalMedellin car rental will open up a lot of possibilities, especially for outings from the city. Personally, I have a car here and it makes life easier and a lot more fun. Driving License & Passport or IDMake sure you bring a valid drivers license with a photograph and your passport when renting the car. The only exception to bringing a passport is if you have a valid Colombian Cedula identity card.
Day TripsCar hire in Medellin does of course open up for day trips to Santa Fe de Antioquia, Santa Helena, El Peñol or Llano Grande in Rionegro. Driving from Medellin allows for spectacular views as you climb up and out of the city into the surrounding mountains that lead to the day trip destination.SafetyI see it as my responsibility to insist on a few precautions such as making sure you know where you are driving and that you do not set out on a long distance trip unless you are traveling with someone who knows the way during the holiday season when the national roads are heavily patrolled.Do not drive outside the city at night and do not drive into the poor neighborhoods of Medellin to explore unless you know what you are doing. They can be dangerous and a good sign that you're heading into one is when there are only yellow taxis and buses. When driving outside the city, TURN ON YOU LIGHTS, or you will be fined.
If you do opt for car hire in Medellin, always BRING YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE AND PASSPORT if the license does not have a clear photograph on it. I recommend bringing your passport whenever you drive outside the city. There are frequently check points when driving out of the city to check the car papers and that you have your lights turned on. It may seem a little strange at first but this is for safety reasons and ultimately a good thing. DO NOT BRIBE POLICE. It's just asking for problems. DO NOT DRINK AND DRIVE. They have become much stricter over the years. Phew! Sorry for being a bit strict but it's necessary. Just use your head and it's perfectly alright to drive here. Medellin car rental spices up the holiday so it´s definitely something worth considering.
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