If your trip to Cusco is all organized but your travel itinerary is looking a little empty, let us give you a few hints and tips.Close to the center, Plaza de Armas is one sight you might like to add to your to-do list. If you still have room on that itinerary, Cusco Cathedral and San Pedro Market will keep you busy as well.

Located 18 miles away and offering a range of things to do, Calca attracts travelers year-round. Come and find out why they keep on coming back. Urubamba is another place you shouldn’t miss. It’s about 19 miles away. Step out of the car, shake out your legs and discover what this place offers.

Having your own wheels in Cusco will give you the freedom to squeeze in as many activities as possible. Maybe you’d like to leave the city behind, get out on the open road, and go wherever the wind takes you. If that’s the case, pick up one of our SUVs and have a look at the tablelands in the surrounding area. If you just want to soak up the bright city lights, take to the wheel of something small. Zooming around busy streets will be a whole lot easier in a compact or economy car.

There’s more than enough choice when it comes to renting a car in Cusco. From sporty models with all the mod cons to zippy compacts that make parking a cinch, you’ll find it all here. Choosing your ride depends on how much you’d like to spend and where you plan to go. Some road trips are just begging you to splurge on your dream ride, whereas others don’t need anything more than a bargain, no-frills type model.

In Cusco, motorists stick to the right-hand side. When exploring someplace new, it’s a good idea to rent an automatic vehicle. That way, you can concentrate on the road ahead and not stress about gear changes.

Finding a car space in Cusco isn’t too hard. Of course, it depends on where you are and when — you may have trouble parking in the very center during peak periods.

As the population of Cusco is around 312,100, you shouldn’t have too much trouble with traffic congestion. However, city center streets usually get busy in the rush hours before and after work, so you may want to avoid driving during these times.

Most residential areas in Cusco have a 50km/h speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits normally range between 30km/h and 100km/h.

Generally speaking, your car rental company will bill the amount stated on the fine to your credit card, including local taxes. Or they may provide your contact details to the relevant local authority, who’ll then issue a fine straight to you.

Provided you have Bluetooth or similar functions enabled, you are allowed to use your phone while driving in Cusco. But make sure you stay focused on the road.

In Cusco, it’s an offence to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) over 0.05%. If you’re planning to have a few drinks with lunch or dinner, it’d be wise to leave the rental car behind.

Seat belts are compulsory in Cusco Province. That being said, the rule may not apply for certain vehicles, such as those used by public transportation networks.