Some cities adopt vehicle circulation restrictions to reduce traffic, improve urban mobility, or lower pollution levels.
These restrictions vary depending on the destination and may consider different criteria, such as the last digit of the license plate, vehicle emission levels, city areas, days of the week, permitted driving times, or other rules established by local authorities.
If you plan to drive in a city with this type of restriction during your rental period, we recommend checking the current regulations before picking up the vehicle.
How can this affect my rental?
Circulation restrictions vary from one city to another and may be changed by local authorities at any time.
Therefore, before starting your trip, we recommend that you:
Check whether your destination has circulation restrictions;
Review the affected days, times, and areas;
Plan your trips throughout the entire rental period;
Confirm whether any exceptions apply to the vehicle you will rent.
What can or cannot the rental company guarantee?
Traffic circulation rules are established by local authorities, not by rental companies.
For this reason:
It is not possible to reserve a vehicle with a specific license plate;
The license plate number is usually only provided when the vehicle is picked up;
The rental company cannot guarantee that the vehicle is exempt from current circulation restrictions;
Any permits, exceptions, or exemptions depend exclusively on the legislation applicable at the destination.
Vehicle availability and the application of circulation restrictions may vary depending on the destination and the partner rental company.
What happens if circulation restrictions are not followed?
Failure to comply with local regulations may result in fines or other penalties established by the destination’s legislation.
When a violation occurs during the rental period, the notice may initially be received by the rental company and later forwarded to the renter, together with any administrative fees provided for in the rental agreement.
Recommendation:
To avoid unexpected situations during your trip, always check the circulation rules applicable to your destination before driving and follow any updates published by local authorities.