Car rental at the Aeroparque Jorge Newbery

At AEP, you'll find several reputable car hire companies, including Hertz, Avis and Europcar, providing you with a wide range of options from compact city cars, suitable for navigating the city streets, to larger family cars and SUVs for longer jaunts.

Fuel Stations Near AEP

Filling up your tank after landing won't be a problem, with numerous petrol stations dotting the area around the airport complex. Shell, YPF and Axion are prominent fuel stations in the vicinity.

Climate and Currency

Unlike the UK, Argentina is located in the Southern Hemisphere, causing a reversal of seasons. When it's winter in the UK, it's summer in Buenos Aires. The Argentine Peso (ARS) is the official currency. Credit cards are widely accepted, while ATMs are easily accessible.

Driving in Buenos Aires

Remember, traffic moves on the right-hand side of the road in Argentina, which is the opposite of the UK. With bustling city life, expect heavy traffic during peak hours in Buenos Aires. Paid street parking exists within the city and is usually monitored by parking meters.

Notable Nearby Cities

• La Plata: Known as "the city of diagonals", it is an hour-drive from Buenos Aires.
• Tigre: Famous for its rivers and streams, it's a 30-minute drive from AEP.
• Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay: Only a short ferry trip away from Buenos Aires.

Culture and Leisure

Buenos Aires carries a rich cultural heritage mixed with European influences. Discover fabulous architecture, lively music and dance (particularly tango), varied cuisine and a love for football. Don't miss out on visiting prominent sites like the Teatro Colon, the MALBA and the El Ateneo Grand Splendid.