Car hire Mendoza Airport

Locally known as El Plumerillo International Airport, Governor Francisco Gabrielli Airport is situated five miles north of Mendoza, an Argentine city near the Chilean border. Most daily flights run either to Buenos Aires or Santiago. With car hire in Francisco Gabrielli Airport, travelers can be in downtown Mendoza in less than 20 minutes.

Francisco Gabrielli Airport facilities

Nearly a million passengers fly into Francisco Gabrielli Airport every year. Its terminal is fairly small but it contains two restaurants, a tourist information desk, ATMs and currency exchange kiosks. There is wireless internet as well as transport by taxi, public bus or with car rental in Francisco Gabrielli Airport.

Francisco Gabrielli Airport excursions

Mendoza is situated right on the main highway which connects Santiago, Chile, and Buenos Aires, Argentina, so it sees a lot of long distance drivers. With car hire in Francisco Gabrielli Airport, it's easy to reach the alpine attractions of the central Andres or explore the growing winery scene in the valley, where dozens of vineyards are within easy striking distance of the city and each other.

Best time to visit

Despite being in the foothills of the Andes, Mendoza never gets brutally cold. June and July are the coldest months at 15?C on average, while summer often sees temperatures which top 30?C between November and February. There's not much rain in this semi-arid region, but the majority of it falls in the winter months. Shoulder months like April and September offer spectacular weather for outdoor pursuits.

Car rental in Francisco Gabrielli Airport

Since the main attractions in Mendoza are actually situated outside of the city, in the Andes Mountains, a rental car is useful for getting around. The roads are good here and most major car hire firms have offices at the airport. To help ensure you find the lowest rental rates, compare car hire options on the internet well in advance of your arrival.