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Car Hire Cusco Airport - Mini guide to Cusco Airport

Flying into Cusco? Aeropuerto Velasco Astete is one of southern Peru’s two main air hubs. It provides access to charming Cusco, the Andes and the pre-Columbian Inca site, Macchu Pichu.

Aeropuerto Velasco Astete, or Velasco Astete Airport, offers flights to Alfredo Rodriguez Ballon Airport (Arequipa), Puerto Maldonado, and Jorge Chavez International Airport (Lima). It is served by Lan Peru, Aero-Condor Peru, Star Up and Taca International. There are 135 flights which depart from the airport each week and it provides non-stop connections to 4 cities.

While this flight only deals with domestic flights, it does have some bilingual staff within its main terminal at customer services which is ideal for those who do not speak Spanish. Several kiosks are located in the main hall, including car hire service.

Aeropuerto Velasco Astete is a short drive from Cusco. It is worth noting that there are no hotels located at the airport. The closest accommodation will be found in the town centre.

While there are many taxis outside of the arrivals hall, use caution as cab drivers in Peru have a reputation for taking advantage of gullible travellers. If you don’t have accommodation arranged, or even if you do, some taxi drivers may take you to the ‘wrong’ hotel as they will make a commission for bringing a customer there

Many of the larger hotels in the city offer free shuttle buses. It is worth finding out if your hotel offers this service. Public transport in Peru tends to be inexpensive, however it can be infrequent and time-consuming.

Car hire can be found at the airport and it is relatively inexpensive. Driving Peruvian-style can be challenging, although if you have a working knowledge of Spanish and a good map, you will have the freedom to explore the area to your heart’s content.

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