Venezuelan residents
- Laminated, valid national ID card (cédula).
- Valid medical certificate.
- Valid driving licence.
- Be over 21 years old.
- Leave the preventive hold.
CIUDAD CARS · MARACAIBO
Rental requirements
in Maracaibo.
Documents, minimum age, preventive hold and driving area in one place, before you book.
Documents, preventive hold and driving area
Foreign visitors
- Passport from your country of residence.
- Driving licence.
- Be over 21 years old.
- Leave the preventive hold.
PREVENTIVE HOLD
Preventive hold: a guarantee you get back.
It is a guarantee or deposit you leave when you pick up the vehicle. It backs the rental while you have the vehicle and is returned to you when the contract ends.
Returned when the contract ends
- Sedans400USD
- SUVs800USD
Accepted only in US dollar cash or via Zelle.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Four steps to rent in Maracaibo.
- Gather your documents. Check the list for your case: Venezuelan resident or foreign visitor.
- Choose your vehicle. Compare the four automatic vehicles and their daily rates.
- Send your request. Fill in your dates and details; confirmation is arranged on WhatsApp.
- Pick up and leave the hold. Delivery is arranged according to the plan you agree with your Ciudad Cars advisor.
Daily rates
- Mitsubishi Lancer
- 75 USD per day
- Chevrolet Cruze
- 85 USD per day
- Ford Explorer
- 120 USD per day
- JAC JS8 Savanna
- 150 USD per day
The total depends on the number of rental days. The preventive hold is separate and is returned when the contract ends.
Driving area
For now, vehicles may only be driven within Maracaibo and the Eastern Shore of Lake Maracaibo (Costa Oriental del Lago).
Hours and location
- Monday to Friday
- 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Saturdays
- 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
- Sundays
- Closed
Calle 70 between Av. 4 Bella Vista and Av. 8 Santa Rita, Maracaibo, Zulia State.
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What people ask us most.
We have been renting vehicles in Maracaibo since 1984. Have these documents ready before you pick up your vehicle.
See vehicles and rates in Maracaibo Contact and location in Maracaibo All frequently asked questions Ask us on WhatsApp (opens in a new tab)What do I need to rent a car in Maracaibo?
Venezuelan residents: a laminated, valid national ID card (cédula), a valid medical certificate and a valid driving licence. Foreign visitors: a passport from your country of residence and a driving licence. In both cases you must be over 21 and leave the preventive hold.
What is the minimum age to rent a vehicle?
You must be over 21 years old, whether you are a Venezuelan resident or a foreign visitor.
Do I need a medical certificate to rent?
If you are a Venezuelan resident, yes: a valid medical certificate is requested together with the laminated national ID card and a valid driving licence. Foreign visitors are asked for a passport from their country of residence and a driving licence.
How much is the preventive hold?
It is 400 USD for sedans and 800 USD for SUVs. It is a guarantee you leave when you pick up the vehicle and it is returned to you when the contract ends. It is accepted only in US dollar cash or via Zelle.
Where can I drive the rental vehicle?
For now, vehicles may only be driven within Maracaibo and the Eastern Shore of Lake Maracaibo (Costa Oriental del Lago).
What are your opening hours and where do I pick up the vehicle?
Our office is on Calle 70 between Av. 4 Bella Vista and Av. 8 Santa Rita, Maracaibo. We are open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 12 noon; closed on Sundays.
How is vehicle delivery arranged?
Delivery is arranged according to the plan you agree with your Ciudad Cars advisor. Message us on WhatsApp and we will organize it with you.