Price Range
$25 - $70/day
Destination
Puebla, Mexico
Puebla is compact and walkable; many visitors don't need a car. Renting one makes sense for day trips to Cholula, the volcanoes viewpoint, or Cacaxtla. The airport and city have rental offices.
When to Rent
Cholula (pyramid and town) is 15-20 minutes by car. Viewpoints for Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl are a longer drive. For Puebla city only, taxis and walking are sufficient.
Rental Options
PBC airport and downtown have agencies. Compacts start at $25-40/day. Roads to Cholula and the surrounding area are good. Traffic in Puebla can be heavy at peak times.
Driving Tips
Parking in the historic center is limited; use a guarded lot. Toll roads connect Puebla to Mexico City and other cities. Keep pesos for tolls.
Driving Tips
- Rent only if you plan day trips out of the city
- Cholula is a must — easy and close
- Park in estacionamientos in the center
- Check volcano visibility before driving to viewpoints