Rental cars in Puebla from $57

If your trip to Puebla is all sorted out but your itinerary is a little on the empty side, let us give you a few hints and tips.Not far from the heart of the city, Puebla Cathedral is one spot you might like to add to your to-do list. If you still have room on your travel schedule, Angelopolis Commercial Center and Zocalo Square will keep you occupied too.

Of course, Puebla is wonderful. But you won’t want to miss Atlixco. Located 17 miles away, it offers a fantastic range of things to do.

If you’re going to Puebla for work-related reasons, you’ll probably be visiting some convention and business centers. With your own rental car, you’re sure to arrive on time. Here are some of the most well known:

• Metropolitan Auditorium (1 mile away).
• Puebla Convention Center (2 miles away).
• Centro Expositor (3 miles away).

Sure, you can explore Puebla without renting a vehicle. But with loads to see and experience here, having one would certainly make life easier. If you want to get out of town and into some nature, book a car with some power. A full-size or mid-size SUV will take you to the area’s rolling hills in roomy comfort. Prefer to spend most of your escape in the city center? A smaller car like a compact or mini is a good choice. Driving through narrow streets and squeezing into tight parking spots will be easy in one of these.

You’ll be pleased to hear that there’s a huge variety of both high-end and economy vehicles to rent in Puebla. What you go with is largely dependent on your funds and what you’re hoping to do. Specialty vehicles offer unparalleled mod cons and comfort. If you want to treat yourself, why not pick a fully kitted-out SUV, or perhaps a fancy medium-sized sedan? Otherwise, if you just need a car to whiz around town in as economically as possible, stick with an economy vehicle (or something else that won’t burn a hole in your pocket).

In Puebla, you’ll have to stick to the right side. When exploring someplace new, it’s always a good idea to book an automatic vehicle. That way, you can focus on the road ahead and not stress about gear changes.

Scoring a parking space in Puebla isn’t too difficult. Of course, it can depend on the time and place — you may find it tricky parking in the very center during peak periods.

Puebla has a population of about 1,434,100, so prepare for some traffic congestion. The roads are busy in the morning and afternoon peak hours, especially in the downtown area.

Most residential zones in the city of Puebla have a 60km/h speed limit. Outside these built-up areas, the speed limits generally range between 60km/h and 110km/h.

One of two things will happen. Your rental company may bill the fined amount to your credit card. This is the usual practice. Alternatively, it may supply your contact information to the relevant local authority so the fine is issued straight to you.

As with many places, standard cell phone usage is not permitted while driving in Puebla. However, there is an exception for hands-free or Bluetooth capabilities. Just remember to maintain focus on the road.

When driving in Puebla, it’s a criminal offence to have a BAC (blood alcohol content) greater than 0.08%. Planning to have a drink or two with lunch or dinner? Consider using a ride-sharing service or taking a taxi.

You aren’t permitted to turn at a red light in Puebla. If you come across one, enjoy a mindful moment until the signal switches back to green.

They sure are. However, there may be exceptions for vehicles used by public transportation networks.