Driving in Peru

To inspire you, we’ve put together a sample itinerary using a rental car. This will give you an idea of the possibilities for exploring Peru by rental car. In a rental car, you’ll follow a fantastic route through small villages, past towering mountains and through breathtaking natural scenery.

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The routes through the Andes are fantastic! You’ll drive through stunning landscapes, pass through various mountain passes and drive through small, traditional mountain villages. Be sure to allow plenty of time so you can stop wherever you like to enjoy the panoramic views.

Travelling south from Lima along the coast, there is plenty to see. You’ll drive through a desert-like area and pass through the towns of Paracas, Nazca, Ica, Huacachina and Pisco along the way. This is a route you can easily cover yourself in a rental car.

The valley is fed by many rivers, which flow down through neighbouring valleys and gorges, and is home to countless archaeological remains and villages. The valley was highly prized by the Incas and was one of the most important centres for agriculture; it remains the best place in Peru for growing maize. Explore what remains of the Inca era by rental car.

One of the biggest advantages of a rental car is that it takes you to places you would otherwise never have visited. What’s more, you can stop wherever you like, which can sometimes lead to wonderful encounters. For example, in traditional mountain villages where travellers rarely, if ever, venture.