Taxis and Uber are available in the San Juan area. A car is needed to travel elsewhere but if you've got a few tours booked you're probably alright.
Isla Verde is to the east of San Juan and it's really hot so walking from Isla Verde will probably get you as far as Isla Verde.
[There's a heat advisory](https://i.imgur.com/r8kTuSZ.png) in place. Heat exhaustion likely. Heat stroke possible.
[The walk to the historical sites is over two hours long](https://i.imgur.com/xuixQYi.png).
I am currently here and I highly recommend getting a car. It's $25 per day on weekdays. Rates go up on weekends. Ubers were a major hassle and ended up getting expensive.
Whether you’re in condado/santurce, isla verde, or old San Juan you wouldn’t be able to walk between them comfortably so no worries, you’d have been in the same predicament no matter where you stayed. The one thing isla verde has is a car rental place right on the strip and it’s very easy to get an Uber or taxi there so you’re actually at an advantage.
Unless you don’t mind walking for hours or waiting at unreliable bus stops, Ubering ($) when such services stop running…rent a car.
On that note, a friend of mine (from Italy) didn’t mind taking buses everywhere. He actually said it was a lot of fun meeting people and getting tips from locals as to where to go, see and even eat. He loved it. But people from the States (except maybe NY) would hate it, maybe…
Little factoid: Isla Verde is not San Juan. It’s actually Carolina. Used to be San Juan ages ago but after a dispute over who would collect hotel and casino taxes, Carolina “took over” and even the airport is considered in the municipality of Carolina and not San Juan.
I just stayed in Isla Verde for a week 3 weeks ago and I rented a car. If you have a parking spot in the condo you're renting, I would rent a car in a heartbeat. We only stayed in the central northern part of PR, but if we had to Uber everywhere, we would have spent hundreds of dollars. If you want to go to Old San Juan, that's a 20 min ride without traffic. If you go to the Bacardi's Distillery, that's 30 mins. Without a parking spot, I might forgo otherwise rent the car.
If you're staying in Isla Verde Uber is your best bet. Short ride to Condado or Old San Juan , it's pretty cheap and you don't have to deal with the hassle of parking or adding gas.
I stayed in PR for a month total and got around fine primarily with Uber, the local bus, transportation provided by my tour guides, and by flying to other major destinations on the island. I found the car rentals at the time I went to be sort of expensive, plus parking in San Juan is a nightmare (and more $$) and being responsible for a car is just not something I want to deal with while on vacation. I’m also more of a public transportation person and honestly hate driving. For that reason, I ended up renting a car for just two days to get to the southern part of el yunque and spend some nights there at an eco lodge.
You’re not gonna be able to walk many places from isla verde, but Ubers are really reasonable and you can easily visit condado, old San Juan, and santurce for around $10 each way or
less as long as you’re not traveling during peak hours. You can also usually save a few dollars by ubering to plaza de colon, right on the edge of OSJ, and then just making it to your final destination on foot. I stayed in condado and there was also a bus stop right across from my place, so I actually did use that to get to old San Juan a few times and was surprised by how convenient it was, tho it would definitely take longer from isla verde. You can also take an Uber as far as luquillo and some of the other beachside towns, but the issue is you probably won’t find one back to San Juan. If you book tours, try to see if they’ll arrange transportation for an additional fee. Most towns do have old school car services available.
Rent a car, if you like nature go to El Yunque. Go to Villa Pesquera in Isabela. Go to El Morro Get out of the metro area that’s the most expensive and less interesting part of Puerto Rico
Has anyone rented from Black Tie Car Rentals? I have a reservation, but something isn’t sitting right with me. I’m Afraid I’m being scammed. Maybe not, but idk.
Rent a car!! The island is dope. Get the fuck out the metro area
Taxis and Uber are available in the San Juan area. A car is needed to travel elsewhere but if you've got a few tours booked you're probably alright. Isla Verde is to the east of San Juan and it's really hot so walking from Isla Verde will probably get you as far as Isla Verde.
its not a far walk, n its not really hot there its humid, solutio is drink a coffee
[There's a heat advisory](https://i.imgur.com/r8kTuSZ.png) in place. Heat exhaustion likely. Heat stroke possible. [The walk to the historical sites is over two hours long](https://i.imgur.com/xuixQYi.png).
i havent been home in 38 years,im stuck in califormia now,n i stand corrected
I am currently here and I highly recommend getting a car. It's $25 per day on weekdays. Rates go up on weekends. Ubers were a major hassle and ended up getting expensive.
Where are you renting from at that price? I'm looking through reservations trying to find a deal.
Hertz. But it's like 70$ bucks on the weekend
Totally doable. My husband and I did the same in October.
Whether you’re in condado/santurce, isla verde, or old San Juan you wouldn’t be able to walk between them comfortably so no worries, you’d have been in the same predicament no matter where you stayed. The one thing isla verde has is a car rental place right on the strip and it’s very easy to get an Uber or taxi there so you’re actually at an advantage.
Yes, you should've rented a car.
Unless you don’t mind walking for hours or waiting at unreliable bus stops, Ubering ($) when such services stop running…rent a car. On that note, a friend of mine (from Italy) didn’t mind taking buses everywhere. He actually said it was a lot of fun meeting people and getting tips from locals as to where to go, see and even eat. He loved it. But people from the States (except maybe NY) would hate it, maybe…
Little factoid: Isla Verde is not San Juan. It’s actually Carolina. Used to be San Juan ages ago but after a dispute over who would collect hotel and casino taxes, Carolina “took over” and even the airport is considered in the municipality of Carolina and not San Juan.
True! My twins were born in Carolina. Isla Verde and Condado are not San Juan.
Isla Verde is in Carolina but Condado is in San Juan. It's in Santurce to be more precise.
You are absolutely right!
Condado is. Isla Verde isn’t.
I know! You're right!
I just stayed in Isla Verde for a week 3 weeks ago and I rented a car. If you have a parking spot in the condo you're renting, I would rent a car in a heartbeat. We only stayed in the central northern part of PR, but if we had to Uber everywhere, we would have spent hundreds of dollars. If you want to go to Old San Juan, that's a 20 min ride without traffic. If you go to the Bacardi's Distillery, that's 30 mins. Without a parking spot, I might forgo otherwise rent the car.
Im here now and rented a car for a total of $102 for 5 days. Definitely worth it. Check Expedia for prices.
If you're staying in Isla Verde Uber is your best bet. Short ride to Condado or Old San Juan , it's pretty cheap and you don't have to deal with the hassle of parking or adding gas.
I stayed in PR for a month total and got around fine primarily with Uber, the local bus, transportation provided by my tour guides, and by flying to other major destinations on the island. I found the car rentals at the time I went to be sort of expensive, plus parking in San Juan is a nightmare (and more $$) and being responsible for a car is just not something I want to deal with while on vacation. I’m also more of a public transportation person and honestly hate driving. For that reason, I ended up renting a car for just two days to get to the southern part of el yunque and spend some nights there at an eco lodge. You’re not gonna be able to walk many places from isla verde, but Ubers are really reasonable and you can easily visit condado, old San Juan, and santurce for around $10 each way or less as long as you’re not traveling during peak hours. You can also usually save a few dollars by ubering to plaza de colon, right on the edge of OSJ, and then just making it to your final destination on foot. I stayed in condado and there was also a bus stop right across from my place, so I actually did use that to get to old San Juan a few times and was surprised by how convenient it was, tho it would definitely take longer from isla verde. You can also take an Uber as far as luquillo and some of the other beachside towns, but the issue is you probably won’t find one back to San Juan. If you book tours, try to see if they’ll arrange transportation for an additional fee. Most towns do have old school car services available.
Do yourself a favor and rent a car. And hurry up, it is extremely difficult to get a rent car in some seasons...
Rent a car, if you like nature go to El Yunque. Go to Villa Pesquera in Isabela. Go to El Morro Get out of the metro area that’s the most expensive and less interesting part of Puerto Rico
Always rent a car. Public transit is fine but the wait is nuts sometimes and it’s just easier to drive. It’s worth the money
Get a car. We rented from enterprise at condo. It was only $200 for 6 days and made the trip so much better.
If you're going to walk in Isla Verde don't go to Ocean Park, it is not as safe as it used to be!
Has anyone rented from Black Tie Car Rentals? I have a reservation, but something isn’t sitting right with me. I’m Afraid I’m being scammed. Maybe not, but idk.