$40-65 per day for a 4-wheel drive vehicle (for the not-so-budget-concerned traveler who likes to be fully equipped and ready for any adventure that presents itself).There are some places where a 2-wheel drive car simply won’t cut it). $15-25 per day for an economy 2-wheel drive car (for the budget-conscious adventurous type seeking the thrill of potentially getting stuck somewhere.The cost of renting a car is roughly the following: Aaaanyhow, if you plan on driving down dirt things that barely resemble roads, we highly recommend going with a 4×4. We made it through some rough areas in such a car rental, but we nearly got stuck in some deep mud and might have damaged the front bumper a tad. If you like the challenge of off-roading a 2-wheel drive sedan, it can be done, but not without potential consequences. It’s ideal to rent a 4-wheel drive with some clearance if you want to explore more off-the-beaten path spots like Wilderness in the Aguadilla area (which requires some off-roading through pretty deep puddles at certain times of year). There aren’t a lot of options for transportation in Puerto Rico and especially not with a surfboard in tow, so renting a car is essential. You’ll likely find fewer crowds, more human-sized surf, and a quieter small-town vibe as opposed to the bustling peak season months. The shoulder seasons of the fall and spring in Puerto Rico are where it’s at, in my opinion.

The downside is that you run the risk of getting skunked. Sure, the surf is likely to be bigger during the peak swell season of winter, but during the shoulder season months, you can still potentially score some really fun waves with not as many people out. You might be able to score a discounted rate at a hotel, but you’re not so likely to be scoring any surf in the area this time of year unless you get lucky with an out-of-season swell.įrom the months of September to November and April to May are when you can really score in Puerto Rico. June to September is considered the low season which coincides with their rainy hurricane season. TOURISM SEASONS: December through April is considered the high season in Puerto Rico. Many east coasters are looking to escape the frigid winter and Puerto Rico is only a cheap and short flight away. So even if there’s rain in the forecast, there’s a good chance you can have a nice sunny morning and just a few showers later in the day. The rainy season in Puerto Rico is from April to November, but as with many tropical climates, rain showers are typically scattered in the afternoons and don’t last very long.

WEATHER: Puerto Rico is a tropical climate, so the temperature stays around a balmy 80☏ – 85☏ the whole year (26☌ – 29 ☌).

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