The sprawling, high-octane Colombian capital of Bogota can be a daunting place to navigate, and with plenty to see and do outside of the city too, a rental car can make all the difference to your trip.
Planes on the tarmac at Bogota Airport (Photo: Eli Duke via Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)
There are a total of 11 car rental agencies located at Bogota Airport, all of which can be found in the Public Hall at Terminal 1. Passengers arriving on international flights will come into Terminal 1, which also handles most domestic flights, but for those who do arrive into Terminal 2 (which handles any domestic flight overflow) then the you can reach Terminal 1 via a 20-minute shuttle bus service. Here’s our pick of the best companies for renting a car at Bogota Airport.
Alamo
Alamo are our number one pick for car rentals at Bogota Airport, in part due to their large fleet of almost 20 different car types on offer. Among them are something to suit every taste and budget, from small hatchbacks such as a Kia Picanto through to larger models like a Nissan Versa or a Volvo XC40 SUV. For the former, prices start at around $316 per week. The Alamo offices at the airport can be found in the Public Hall at Terminal 1 and are open 8am-5pm on weekdays, 8am to 1pm on Saturdays and closed Mondays.
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Rental Facil
If you’re happy to book through a local provider, Rental Facil come with a strong reputation for their fleet of cars and customer service. At Bogota Airport, they had some enticing deals available during our online search, including a 4-seater Chevrolet Spark on offer for a reasonable $261 per week. For something a little bigger, there was also a 5-door Renault Cleo for $290 per week. Rental Facil’s offices can be reached via an airport shuttle and are open 24/7 for maximum convenience.