Conducir en Argentina
Guía completa para turistas y expatriados. Aprende las normas de circulación y la información esencial antes de conducir en Argentina.
¿Puedes Conducir en Argentina?
Licencias Aceptadas De
Período de Validez: Foreign license with IDP valid for up to 1 year from entry
Nota Importante
Foreign driving licenses are accepted for tourists for up to 1 year. An IDP is recommended and may be required at police checkpoints and by rental agencies. An Inter-American Driving Permit is also accepted. Always carry your passport and original home license alongside the IDP.
Qué Llevar en el Coche
Obligatorio
- Warning triangles (2 required)
- Fire extinguisher (1 kg minimum)
- First aid kit
- Spare tire with jack and tools
- Tow rope
- Reflective vest
- Valid driving license
Recomendado
- Headlamp bulb kit
- Flashlight
- Extra water and provisions for remote Patagonia drives
Límites de Velocidad
Zonas Urbanas
km/h
Carreteras
km/h
Autopistas
km/h
Peajes
Métodos de Pago
Coste Medio
ARS 500–5,000 per toll plaza on major highways around Buenos Aires; much less in rural areas
Toll highways (autopistas) are concentrated around Buenos Aires and between major cities. The Panamericana and Autopista Buenos Aires–La Plata are among the busiest. TelePASE is the electronic toll system.
Aparcamiento
Colores de Línea
Consejos
- In Buenos Aires, use the ParkiMóvil or Blinkay app for metered parking payment
- Trapitos (informal parking attendants) are common — they expect a tip of ARS 500–1,000 but have no legal authority
- Always park in well-lit, busy areas — avoid leaving your car on dark side streets overnight
Coste Medio: ARS 500–2,000/hour in metered city zones; ARS 3,000–10,000/day in private parking garages in Buenos Aires
Errores Comunes de Turistas
- 1Not carrying all mandatory items — police checkpoints are frequent and missing items result in fines
- 2Forgetting that headlights must be on at all times on highways and rural roads (day and night)
- 3Underestimating distances in Patagonia — gas stations can be 200–300 km apart
- 4Not knowing the right-of-way rule — vehicles approaching from the right have priority at uncontrolled intersections
Multas de Tráfico
Exceso Velocidad
ARS 40,000–200,000+ depending on how much the limit is exceeded and province
Sin Cinturón
ARS 30,000–80,000 (varies by province)
Uso Móvil
ARS 30,000–100,000 (varies by province)
Semáforo Rojo
ARS 50,000–150,000 (varies by province)
Mal Aparcado
ARS 20,000–60,000 depending on violation and municipality
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Contactos de Emergencia
Policía
101
Ambulancia
107 (SAME)
Bomberos
100
Asistencia en Carretera
ACA (Automóvil Club Argentino): 0800-888-9888 — roadside assistance available 24/7 for members
Partner link – opens GetYourGuide.com
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