Car Rental at El Alto International Airport

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El Alto International Airport, La Paz, Bolivia
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Mini
Suzuki Alto or similar
Suzuki Alto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$126.52 per day
Economy Elite
Suzuki Celerio or similar
Suzuki Celerio
  • 5
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$139.15 per day
Intermediate
Hyundai Accent or similar
Hyundai Accent
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$157.33 per day
Compact
VW Gol or similar
VW Gol
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$181.82 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Economy
Suzuki Jimny or similar
Suzuki Jimny
  • 4
  • 1
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$188.13 / per day
Compact Elite
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Europcar
$189.65 / per day
Intermediate Elite
Suzuki Grand Vitara or similar
Suzuki Grand Vitara
  • 4
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$221.47 / per day
Minivan
Suzuki APV Van or similar
Suzuki APV Van
  • 8
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Europcar
$260.87 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 19:57 on 2023-03-29. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
Spanish,
Quechua,
Aymara
Currency
BOB
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
591
Average car rental price
$183.12 / per day
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
El Alto International Airport Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

La Paz Airport is also known as El Alto International Airport (LPB) and Aeropuerto Internacional El Alto. Until 1999, the airport’s official name was John F. Kennedy.

Top international routes

  • Lima
  • Bogota
  • Buenos Aires
  • Santiago
  • Cusco
  • Guayaquil

Main airlines

Top domestic routes: Sucre, Uyuni, Santa Cruz, Cobija, Trinidad, Cochabamba

Top arilines: Boliviana de Aviación, TAM – Transporte Aéreo Militar, Amaszonas, EcoJet, Peruvian Airlines, and Avianca Ecuador

Terminals

The single airport terminal, divided into international and domestic areas, serves all departures and arrivals.

Arriving at La Paz International Airport

Before booking your tickets to La Paz, Bolivia, check the visa requirements for your country. While most European citizens can enter Bolivia without a visa, all American citizens are required to have a visa to enter the country.

You can get a Bolivian visa at the Bolivian consulate in the United States before your trip, or at the airport on arrival. The Bolivian visa costs $160 USD and has to be paid in cash. It allows holders to stay in the country for up to 90 days per year

Location

La Paz Airport is in the city of El Alto, a suburb of La Paz, and about 8 km (13 mi) west of the city. Av. 6 de Marzo/Route 1, Autopista Héroes de la Guerra del Chaco/Route 3, Ingreso Calle Potosí, Av. Saavedra, and Calle Paraguay are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from $240 per day
  • Medium cars - from $194 per day
  • Small cars - from $155 per day
  • SUVs - from $275 per day

Car rental desks

Most are outside the arrivals hall. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find coffee shops, restaurants serving both international and Bolivian cuisine, as well as a convenience store, a newsstand, a gift shop selling local crafts, and duty-free outlets that are in the international pre-boarding area. There are also ATMs, a currency exchange in the international arrivals area, a first aid center, a pharmacy, pay sleeping cabins, power outlets for mobile device charging, and travel agencies. Unfortunately, the luggage storage service was closed in 2018. Most facilities at the airport are equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. Special help is also available, but you should contact your airline in advance if you’d like assistance, or ask at your airline’s desk at the airport if you’d like a wheelchair.

Nearest gas station

ES San Pablo Villa Bolivar gas station on Avenida Julio Cesar Valdez, near the intersection with Route 1, can be reached in about ten minutes. There are other gas stations near La Paz Airport and on the way to the city.

If you plan to explore areas around La Paz, Bolivia, always keep your gas tank full, and carry plenty of water, as remote areas in the mountains have no gas stations or convenience stores.

La Paz is one of the highest cities in the world, located at an altitude of more than 12,000 feet above sea level. Take a few days to get used to the altitude before continuing your adventures in the country.

Popular one-way rentals

  • Santa Cruz de la Sierra (848 km / 527 mi)
  • Cochabamba (374 km / 232 mi)
  • Cusco (638 km / 396 mi)
  • Iquique (693 km / 430 mi)
  • Lima (1,497 km / 930 mi)
  • Antofagasta (1,103 km / 685 mi)
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Top Locations near El Alto International Airport

  1. 546.1 km / 339.3 miles away

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When are car rental prices cheapest at El Alto International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at El Alto International Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at El Alto International Airport
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
$134.02
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October
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December
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at El Alto International Airport is September when prices for an Economy class start from $134.02. You can see that this is < 1% cheaper than the yearly average and < 1% cheaper than renting a car in September (when rental prices start at $134.02 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent rental length at El Alto International Airport?

Travel length differs from one month to another: in September the average rental period is 31 days, while in September, the average rental period is only 31 days.
Average Rental Length
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
31
September
October
November
December

Which is the busiest month for car rental at El Alto International Airport?

Travelers are most likely to rent a car at El Alto International Airport in September, while they are least likely to to rent in in September.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
100%
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December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers
Popular car categories
Lowest price $127 per day
Cheapest supplier Europcar

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Europcar Hyundai Accent 5 2 Large cars

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Hertz
8.55 / 10
Lowest rated company
SAAV RENT A CAR
7.92 / 10
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
$183.12
Lowest daily price
$126.52
Total cars available
20

Top 4 Suppliers at El Alto International Airport in 2023

Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.6
59178981982
Aeropuerto El Alto
Working hours
Mon:08:30-19:00
Tue:08:30-19:00
Wed:08:30-19:00
Thu:08:30-19:00
Fri:08:30-19:00
Sat:09:00-13:00
Sun:09:00-13:00
Europcar
Europcar
Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews
+59122821817
El Alto International Airport, Huascar 204, El Alto
$127 - $411
Working hours
Mon:08:30-12:30; 14:30-19:00
Tue:08:30-12:30; 14:30-19:00
Wed:08:30-12:30; 14:30-19:00
Thu:08:30-12:30; 14:30-19:00
Fri:08:30-12:30; 14:30-19:00
Sat:09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
Keddy
Keddy
Excellent 8.4
+59122821817
Heroes Km7 Office Outside Int Arrivals
Working hours
Mon:08:30-12:30; 14:30-19:00
Tue:08:30-12:30; 14:30-19:00
Wed:08:30-12:30; 14:30-19:00
Thu:08:30-12:30; 14:30-19:00
Fri:08:30-12:30; 14:30-19:00
Sat:09:00-13:00; 14:00-18:00
SAAV RENT A CAR
SAAV RENT A CAR
Very good 7.9 / 6 reviews
+59170567635
Heroes Km. 7, El Alto, Bolivia
Working hours
Mon:09:00-19:00
Tue:09:00-19:00
Wed:09:00-19:00
Thu:09:00-19:00
Fri:09:00-19:00
Sat:10:00-12:30
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