Rental cars in East Cape from $40

If your trip to East Cape is all booked but your travel itinerary is a little on the empty side, we can give you a few hints and tips.If you’re eager to see more, Cabo Pulmo Diving, Santiago Zoo and Tropic of Cancer Monument are popular among visitors and within a quick drive of the downtown area.

If you’re searching for a day-trip destination, we’ve got a couple of tips. Situated 35 miles away, Todos Santos is worth getting in the car for. Playa La Cachora should be at the top of your list here. Nuestra Senora del Pilar Church and Tortugueros Las Playitas Sea Turtle Conservation Project are awesome attractions too. Don’t forget about Cabo San Lucas either! Just 40 miles away, Marina Cabo San Lucas, Cabo Dolphins and Cabo San Lucas Country Club are must-sees here.

No matter the weather, you’ll be able to visit some of the incredible beaches near East Cape from the comfort and freedom of your own rental car. When you get near the ocean, keep an eye out for seabirds soaring over these glorious stretches of coastline:

• Los Arbolitos Beach (12 miles away).
• Punta Colorada Beach (13 miles away).
• La Ribera Beach (13 miles away).

A rental car allows you to get around the top sights with ease in East Cape. If you’re traveling on a shoestring and want to make your budget go further, a mini or a compact is a great choice. These smaller cars are affordable to run and a breeze to park. If you have the kids in tow, a full-size car or an SUV will give you plenty of space.

First of all, there’s a wide variety of both high-end and economy rental vehicles available in East Cape. What you end up going for is largely dependent on how much you want to spend and the activities you’ve got planned. Prestige vehicles are hard to beat if you’re all about mod cons and comfort. If you’re splashing out, why not pick a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps a cushy medium-sized sedan? Alternatively, if you’re just after a car to whiz around town in at the cheapest price possible, we can help you out with an economy compact vehicle (or something else that won’t blow your budget).

You’ll be driving on the right-hand side of the road in East Cape. Even though the rules may be similar to home, we recommend driving a little more carefully in places you’ve never been.

Scoring a parking space in East Cape should be relatively easy. Of course, it can depend on where you are and when — it could be tricky parking in the very center during busier periods.

The residential areas in East Cape have a 60km/h speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits typically range between 60km/h and 110km/h.

Generally, one of two things will happen. Your rental company may charge the fined amount to your credit card. This is the most common approach. Otherwise, it may pass on your contact information to the relevant local agency so the fine is sent straight to you.

As is the case in many places, standard cell phone usage is prohibited while driving around East Cape. There is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just be sure to maintain focus on the road.

In East Cape, it’s illegal to operate a vehicle with a BAC (blood alcohol content) of more than 0.08%. If you’re in the mood for a couple of glasses of wine with dinner, you’d be wise to leave your rental car at your hotel.

Turning on a red light is a big no-no in East Cape. Be on the lookout for traffic lights and signs so that you don’t break any traffic laws.

They sure are. However, there are some exceptions for certain vehicles used by public transportation systems.