Car Hire Caracas Airport

Guide

Simon Bolivar International Airport in Maiquetia serves the town of Maiquetia as well as the capital city of Caracas in Venezuela. With its excellent international connections to the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and the Caribbean, the airport serves as a gateway to the Venezuelan regions of Caracas and Vargas. Car rentals are a popular choice of transport for many travellers wishing to explore this part of Venezuala. Car hire at Maiquetia Airport can be booked though us in advance. Be prepared for your holiday, and save both time and money on arrival to the airport.

Airport Facilities

There are great facilities at the airport, especially for business travellers with VIP lounges, meeting rooms, charging stations and WiFi services. There are also ATM's banks, post office, telephone booths and money exchange services. Disabled facilities are located throughout the airport with lifts, toilets, ramps and valid parking.

There are lovely delicious places to sit and eat including Church's Chicken, SubWay, La Piazza,  Super Coffee Maiquetia, Arepa Grill, Formula One, Coffee Cantata, Memphi's, Kichen Chiken, Papa John's, Nakatomi Sushi Bar, Burger King, Tony Romas, Full Pizza, Dominoes Pizza and the list goes on.

Shopping is endless with duty free, boutiques, magazine and book stores, confectionery shops, clothing, toy shops, and even more. It's a fabulous airport offering so much for its passengers.

Transport

Buses
These operate directly to Caracas or Maiquetia.

Taxis
Taxis including Taxi Tours, Taxi Cooperative Explorer Astrala, Taxi Explorer UTAC and Taxib which all operate from outside of the terminal building.

Car hire
If you're looking to book car hire at Maiquetia Airport then do so online in advance. Suppliers with desks at the airport in the main terminal building include; Budget Rent A Car, Friend Car Rental, Unirent, Hertz, Avis, Aco and Europcar, but the majority of travellers opting for vehicle hire book with us to get the best deals, a wider choice of vehicles and so they feel more prepared for their holiday.

Explore Maiquetia

A great location to visit are the historical seats of Vargas like the forts of San Carlos and El Vigia, as well as the La Guaira Colonial Zone and the Guipuzcoana house. Visitors may also immerse through the local traditions and festivities such as the Biblical Magi, Virgin of La Candelaria Day, Burial of the Sardine and Our Lady of Coromoto, among others. The events only occur at certain times of the year.

Opt for car hire at Maiquetia Airport and travel to Caracas, just a few kilometers from the airport. The city holds several interesting places such as the Federal Capitol where neoclassical pediments and golden domes dominate. Portraits and murals not only beautify the area, but also tell of the history of the city.

The Caracas East Park is also a must see site, containing a green paradise of flora and fauna. An interesting replica of the Leander is also on site, recreating the bravery of Fransisco de Miranda and his troops. Another notable site is the National Pantheon, a prominent building that was once a bustling church building turned into a dwelling place for important Venezuelans.