Amazon Rainforest car hire

Mini (Class Mini Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Amazon Rainforest.

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Yes. Amazon Rainforest car rentals are essential since the region is vast and has plenty of attractions to explore. Public transportation in Amazon Rainforest is not as reliable and cannot get you to other parts of the Rainforest since they only operate on specific routes. With a rental car, you can explore attractions that are hard to explore without a rental. For instance, you can go on two hours drive from Manaus to Presidente Figueiredo, a small settlement in the Amazon Rainforest with a mix of traditional and modern life.

You will operate on the right side of the road when driving car rentals in Amazon Rainforest. When you approach a junction, give way to vehicles at the junction. Distracted driving is strictly frowned upon, and you cannot text, make or receive calls while behind the wheel unless using a hands-free device. The law regarding driving under the influence of alcohol is also strict, as it is illegal to operate a vehicle with a BAC of more than 0.04%. The speed limit in Amazon Rainforest is variable. The speed limit on the highways and suburban areas is 68 mph, while that in the towns and cities is 40 km/h (25 mph). The speed is lower when you encounter winding roads.

The minimum age requirement to rent a car in Amazon Rainforest varies for each car hire agency. Some have 18 years as the minimum age, with others having 21 years. You must present a legal driver’s license and passport. Have a major credit card with names matching the license, that you will use as a mode of payment. Renters with a license printed in a different language, like Chinese or Arabic, will need an additional international driver’s permit or a certified English translation.