The recently rebuilt Central Highway connects Lima with La Oroya and Huancayo in the Mantaro Valley. From La Oroya there is a road connecting Cerro de Pasco, Huanuco, Tingo Maria and Pucallpa on the Ucayali River. And as mentioned above, the Panamerican Highway runs along the coast. Hertz, Avis, National, Budget, Dollar Rent a Car, First Rent a Car, Lady's Car, Inkas and limousine services have rental agencies in Lima and principal cities. An international driving license is required.
Taxis are available at main hotels and airports and can be contacted by phone.
Taxis do not have meters and fares should be agreed upon before departure. Fares are relatively inexpensive. Lima has the largest choice of hotels in Peru with hotels of international standards. Hotels in Lima are considerably more expensive than in the provinces. Throughout Lima and in most major towns, there are many economical pensiones.