No, according to Peruvian law you can drive with the driver's license of your country of origin for up to 6 months from your entry into the country. But it must be considered that when entering the country a Migration agent can restrict your maximum stay in Peru for a period of less than said 6 months, if so, the maximum validity time of the license from your country of origin is equivalent to the maximum stay time assigned by the Migration agent.
There are a few small exceptions but yes you can. By renting a car or SUV from Budget, you become the temporary owner of the vehicle and can travel freely. Of course, if you are going to travel to an area where the road is not paved, then you must rent a 4x4 truck.
Important: vehicles of Groups M / A (Kia Picanto) are only for use within Lima City since these vehicles have a small engine not recommended for road trips.
Unfortunately it is not possible to travel outside of Peru with a rented car.
For the updated chart, please see the Guarantee section at the Terms & Conditions page.
To rent a car you will need:
The "Vehicles" section is not including variables such as location and pick-up date, so it only shows the cheapest car rental price that the system has found for the following days. When proceeding to make a booking, the selection of location and pick-up date may be generating a differentiated rate according to supply and demand for that date.
When you rent a car in Budget Peru, you must have the guarantee that both you and the rented vehicle meet all the requirements to drive it in Peru and therefore there is no reason for a police officer to stop you for an alleged infraction. If a police officer stops you, present your documents and those of the vehicle and consider the following:
Unless another value is indicated in your reservation, reservations at bugetperu.com grant 260 free kilometers per day (about 161 miles), which is usually more than enough for almost all trips. If you consider that you may exceed the total free mileage provided in your rental, you could choose to hire the Unlimited Mileage option.
The Unlimited Mileage option can be selected in step 3 of your reservation. This service is not available with Groups M and A (Kia Picanto or similar).
The current value of the extra kilometer can be seen in step 4 of your reservation, just below the image of the selected vehicle.
All cars and SUVs that are for rent in Budget Peru use gasoline. In the case of pick-ups trucks, the fuel they use is diesel.
We do not have gas vehicles, either CNG or LPG, since the idea is that our vehicles can be used to travel throughout the country (if their use is allowed) and unfortunately not all travel routes offer the same level of service stations as there are with common fuels such as gasoline or diesel.
The best trips are with the family and pets are part of the family. At Budget Peru we are Pet Friendly, so your dog, cat, parrot, hamster, etc. can travel with you in the car or SUV you decided to rent. Of course, please consider: the car you rent will be later assigned to another client, so we ask you to take the necessary measures so that the vehicle is returned in good condition, and do not generate delays or cleaning fees for returning the vehicle excessively dirty.
First of all, the correct terms are protection or coverage; and in our case, the protections are not mandatory, they are optional and although they are recommended, it is the client's decision to contract them or not.
Peru has signed international agreements that exempt citizens of several sister countries to present a passport and can enter Peru by presenting their Identity Card, in these cases, you can also use the same document to rent a car with Budget. These countries are:
Forget about international driving permits! We don't accept them. In fact, anyone can buy one online without even checking if your original license is valid. For your rental, all you need is your original driver's license. International permits are just translations and must be used with your official license. But don't worry, our team can easily translate your license even from none Latin script, right from their phones. So, skip the hassle and extra cost of an international permit!
Unfortunately, we can't accept digital driver's licenses from other countries. If you're planning on renting a car in Peru, you'll need to get a physical driver's license. Please make sure to have a physical copy on hand, especially for potential traffic stops.
Unfortunately, your Peruvian digital driver's license won't work for renting or driving a car outside of Peru. You'll need to get a physical copy of your license.
While we welcome pets, it's important to return the vehicle in a clean condition. If your pet sheds or drools, please use a seat cover to protect the upholstery. We understand that pets are part of the family, but excessive cleaning fees may apply.
Smoking is strictly prohibited in our rental vehicles. Cigarette smoke can easily seep into the upholstery, filters, and air conditioning system, even with the windows open. If we smell smoke when you return the car, there will be a $100 cleaning fee.