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Car & Scooter Rentals in Vieques
Island Car Rental
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Vieques Car Rental
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The Car Rental Companies above are just some of the agents on the island. The remainder can be found listed in the Vieques Information Page on the website by phone.

About Car Rentals:

The cars available at the different agencies range from older 2 and 4 wheel Drive jeeps, Suzukis, Geo Trackers and Troopers to new Jeep Wranglers and Liberties. All are kept running and licensed, regulated agencies stand behind their vehicles and services. If you choose to rent from unregulated, illegal, or fly-by-night individuals, it is buyer beware. All of the agencies listed in either page of Enchanted-Isle.Com are licensed and regulated by the Puerto Rican Government, have to meet certain standards  and business practices. They can be fined or lose their licenses, if complaints are filed against them. This is not the case with unlicensed rentals.

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When to Rent:

It is recommended that you rent your vehicles as far in advance as possible. If you are coming to Vieques during the period of mid-December through the end of April at least, you should make your reservations 6 - 8 months in advance as this is the high season. The rest of the year, you should probably try to rent at least 2 months in advance to reserve the car you want. There are times when you still don't need to rent much before you arrive, but this is a gray area, which seems to be getting harder to discern every year. It's only a short call to be sure you can go to your favorite secluded beach. Don't be disappointed.

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Traveler Tips and the Laws:

  • When driving please watch for horses, cows, dogs, and goats crossing the roads, one of the charms of Vieques. The roads in Vieques are narrow, they may seem as if they are a one lane road, especially the roads on the hillsides on interior of the island, THEY ARE NOT! So please drive slow, take your time, enjoy your surroundings and breath the fresh air.

  • Wear your seatbelt, fines are $50 per person (driver is responsible for passengers).

  • Cows, horses and Bulls at night are still an extreme hazard as many blend with the darkness.  They are large enough to "Total" a car and seriously injure the occupants.

  • Be Aware that the Policia do occasionally set up road side checks and administer breathalyzer tests, if you seem to have had to much to drink.

  • Drinking and Driving IS against the law, no matter what you may see someone else doing. It's not an acceptable excuse that so and so  was doing it.

  • Always wear your seatbelt - it's the law!

  • Speed Limit is 35mph on the main roads, 25 in Barrios unless posted.

  • Speed limit is 10-15mph in town and beach roads

  • NO ESTACIONE means NO PARKING

  • Yellow and blue curbs are NO PARKING ZONES

  • A Curb with a broken whit line is 15 minute parking and solid white curb is full term parking.

  • Always stop at every intersection, many do not have signs.

  • If you are involved in an accident, call the police (787) 741-2020, call the rental company and get a report for them.

  • It is Illegal to drive on the beach. You will be fined.

  • DO NOT LOCK YOUR CAR AT THE BEACH - leave a window open, and do not leave valuables in the car or unattended at the beach

  • DO LOCK YOUR CAR - in town, at restaurants, at your lodging

  • Respect the locals. Ask us if we speak English first. Most of us do and will if you are polite.

  • Never throw trash in the water and avoid bringing glass to the beach

    Respect the environment, DO NOT LITTER! Besides, it's against the law, and it is a very LARGE fine!

     

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