BGAUpdated July 28, 2026

Car rental at Bucaramanga - Palonegro airport

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Rental companies at the airport

Car rental companies operating at Bucaramanga - Palonegro International airport (BGA) and where to find them. The airport is 25 km from Bucaramanga. See also the airport guide for general information.

Palonegro International Airport features car rental counters located on the first level of the terminal, in the public arrivals area. It is recommended to book your vehicle in advance to ensure availability and speed up the pickup process.

Car Rental Companies

  • Alamo - Offers a wide range of vehicles and generally operates during daytime hours from Monday through Friday, with reduced hours on weekends.
  • Aki Auto Rental - Local provider offering vehicle pickup and return assistance, with availability subject to advance reservation.
  • Localiza - One of the main rental agencies at the terminal, operating extended hours to cover most commercial flight arrivals.

To compare offers from multiple rental companies and find the option that best suits your needs, you can use integrated booking platforms such as DiscoverCars.

Requirements for Renting a Vehicle

To rent a car in Bucaramanga, you will generally need to meet the following requirements:

  • Driver's license: It must be valid and current. Foreign visitors may drive with a valid driver's license issued in their home country, provided it is for tourism purposes and within the legally permitted period.
  • Identification: Colombian citizens must present a national ID card, while foreign visitors must provide a valid original passport.
  • Credit card: A credit card is required for the security deposit (authorization hold). The cardholder must be the same person listed on the reservation.
  • Minimum age: Most rental agencies require drivers to be at least 21 years old. Drivers under the age of 25 may be subject to a young driver surcharge.

Companies, opening hours and desk locations can change. Check with the rental company before booking.

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Tips for renting a car in Colombia

  1. Check that your driver's license is valid in Colombia. Some countries also ask for an International Driving Permit (IDP), which is only valid together with your national license.
  2. Review what the rental includes: collision damage waiver, third-party liability and the deductible. Most companies also hold a deposit on a credit card in the driver's name.
  3. Learn the local rules before you drive: speed limits, right of way, alcohol limits and tolls.
  4. Check which side of the road traffic drives on and where the steering wheel is.
  5. At pickup, photograph the car (inside and out) and the fuel level, and keep the photos until the deposit is returned.
  6. Know what to do in an accident: who to call, what to document and how to report it to the rental company.

Find the rental desks and parking on the BGA airport map.

Not driving? See other ways to get to and from BGA. Returning the car or picking someone up: parking at BGA.

German Giudici

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