Campervan Hire Argentina
When you are looking for Motorhome Hire in Argentina, there are generally only two points you can start from for most RV rental agencies. There is Buenos Aires on the northeast coast and Ushuaia at the southern tip of the country. The types of RV available in this South American country include all types from class A to class C along with trailers and vans.
Motorhome Time and Mis Angelitos Motorhomes have depots in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Salta and Ushuaia in the south for your convenience. Between these 2 suppliers a range of campervans are available from Budget to luxury 4×4 campervans.
We offer the best deals on RV holidays in Argentina. We offer motorhome hire from all the major tourist points in the country including Buenos Aires, Ushuaia and Salta. RV models such as Renault Master and Ford Ranger are available.
Campervan Pickup Locations, Argentina
The most popular location for pickup up a campervan rental is Buenos Aires, but we can provide campervan rental on other ley locations with Argentina
- Buenos Aires
- Mendoza
- Bariloche
- Salta
- El Calafate
- Ushuaia ( southern tip)
Who provides Campervan Hire in Argentina?
Argentina have 2 brands offer a wide selection of Motorhomes and Campervans for hire. Choose and compare the vans and deals offered by Motorhome Time Argentina and Mis Angelitos Motorhomes.
Motorhome Time Argentina
Motorhome Time have depots in Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Salta and Ushuaia in the south for your convenience.
Campervan Hire Argentina : Places to visit
Iguazu Falls is considered one of the 7 wonders of the world and a must visit for most tourists to this nation. The falls are in the Iguazu National Park north of Buenos Aires. The main fall covers 80 meters, and there are a total of 270 falls in the park to see and enjoy.
In Patagonia is the Fitz Roy Mountain, which is part of the Andes Mountain chain in the western portion of Argentina. There are glacial lakes all around, surrounded by many peaks of the Andes. People visits here to take pictures and climb the mountains along with enjoying hikes in this natural wilderness setting.
Also in the south western section of the country is the Perito Moreno Glacier. This glacier is still growing at a rate of up to 2 meters a day. It is located in the Los Glaciares National Park that borders just outside of El Calafate. The edge of the glacier is 60 meters high, and a small portion of it breaks off and crashes into the water below on a daily basis.
For those that want to take a ferry ride in their RV, you can visit the Lighthouse at the End of the World. This lighthouse was built in 1884 and is the southernmost province of Tierra del Fuego. The original lighthouse had to be replaced with a replica built to the same architectural design in 1998. This is the location that inspired Jules Verne to write one of his best novels.
What are the roads like in Argentina?
The roads are mainly well kept in the urban areas, with 2 lane highways connecting many of the urban areas with each other. In some places gravel roads are very common so if you want to take the scenic route it is advisable to be in a 4×4.
Driving is on the right side, opposite of the UK, with the speed limits in urban areas being 40 to 60 kph and in the rural areas 110 kph. The main highways have speed limits of 120 to 130 kph. For those renting an RV the minimum age to drive is 21. Seatbelts are required to on at all times. Cell phones can be used by the driver, but must be in a hands free mode only.
A few of the mountain passes are paved, but most of them are just dirt roads. While the scenery is breathtaking, driving some of these roads can be dangerous, so take precautions and drive slowly. Rocks and potholes in the road are common.
All road signs are in Spanish, so knowing the international pictograms of road signs is a must.
What is required to be on the road in Argentina?
You must have at least one fire extinguisher, 2 road hazard triangles, first aid kit, a rigid tow-bar and a working hand brake on your RV.
It is also advised when in a Motorhome for hire in Argentina to only drive in the rural areas during the day. The urban areas have street lights, but not the roads in the rural areas.
Argentina Driving Road Tips
Road network:
Argentina has an adequate, mostly surfaced road network that gives access to most destinations. Petrol stations are scarce in the more out-of-the-way places, and motorists should try to keep their tanks full.
Speed limits:
Urban roads: 40kph on smaller roads, 60kph on main highways
Provincial roads: 100kph
National roads and motorways: 130kph
Alcohol limits:
0.5 per cent. Police run occasional checks.
Safety:
Driving is on the right-hand side. City roads are okay, but cross-country routes are narrow and drivers need to take care. Argentinean drivers do not always obey stop signs. Using a mobile phone while driving is illegal.
Cost of fuel:
Less costly than in Northern Europe or the UK.