Cheap Car Rental Concepcion

Explore the Chilian city of Concepcion

Concepcion is one of Chile’s oldest towns, about 300 miles south of Santiago on the River Rio Bio Bio. Renting a car is a good idea in Concepcion, since the local public transport network is very rudimentary. Together with the neighboring harbor town of Talcahuano Concepcion forms one of the most important industrial centers in the country.

The town center is modern and relatively small, despite the overall size of the city. The Plaza Independencia offers plenty of shade to rest under one of the trees encircling the water fountain in the middle of the square. The name gives away the squares history: in 1818 Chile’s independence was proudly proclaimed right here. Choose the rental car in Concepcion option for memorable holidays and complete freedom. Be an independent traveler in Concepcion thanks to your rental car.

The Catedral de la Santissima Concepcion on the edge of the square is worth a visit, not just because of the adjoining museum displaying sacral art and clothing.

The historical aspects of the city are a must see

The streets leading away from the square in the characteristic grid pattern will take you to Aniba Pinto and Barros Arana, two pedestrian streets. The former will take you to Parque Ecuador, a tranquil garden complex. If you are historically curious, cross the park to its south-western edge where you will find the Galeria de la Historia. The town’s and region’s history is vividly reconstructed here, starting with the native Mapuche people and telling the story of the Spanish colonization of the area. In order to save you from any worries on-site, make sure you book your rental car in Concepcion well in advance. Get your rental car to experience memorable vacation.

Enjoy a great view of the city

For the best view of Concepcion ascend the Cerro Caracol hill south of Ecuador Park. A rental car will take you further north-east to Plaza Peru, the entrance to the university district. While there do not miss the Pinacoteca de Concepcion, the largest collection of Chilean art, comprising of all eras and the most significant artists. Do not forget to rent your rental car in Concepcion before leaving on vacation. Drive with your car rental and discover the landscape.

North-west of Plaza Peru the indoor market offers anything from fresh produce and fish to local crafts. At some of the vendor’s stands you get some of the best food in town. Should you leave the market empty-handed you will find a souvenir or two in the surrounding alleys.

There are a number of good museums in the university districts which are worth setting the time aside for, amongst them the Casa del Arte and the Hualpen Museum, displaying the art collection of writer and entrepreneur Pedro del Rio. Enjoy this gorgeous landscape while driving your car rental in Concepcion. With your car rental, enjoy your freedom.

Discover the surrounding areas outside of the city

Once you have seen the city, you should set out for a day trip into the countryside. Crossing the Bio Bio river you get to San Pedro, a suburban town. Continuing south from here you will reach Lota, a coastal town and home to a national park, as well as Lebu, another small town by the sea that features some gorgeous beaches. With a rental car in Concepcion, enjoy your newly found freedom. Book your rental car and discover the area.
 
Further inland, close to the town of Canete, the Tucapel Fortification and the Museo Mapuche are definitely worth the ride.

Since shipping is a major industrial factor in the area, ships are an ever recurring element in the cityscape. In Alcahuano you can have a closer look at all kinds and shapes of modern ships, whereas neighboring Talcahuano has a historic ship marina. Here you can admire the Huascar, amongst others, a mighty battleship that gained fame in the battle of Iquique in 1879. Rent your rental car in Concepcion and discover this beautiful region.

Be enchanted by the view while driving your rental car.