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Renting a car is the best way to see the island. International
car rental agencies are well represented on the island, and there
are plenty of local operators. Your home driving license is valid.
Note that local driving habits are erratic (to be kind) though
relatively aggression-free (to be fair). Also watch out for the
speed limit signs, which are in miles per hour, even though distances
are in kilometers. Drive on the right-hand side of the road.
If driving doesn't appeal, you can stock up on
patience and take public transport. Minivans known as públicos
link all decent-sized towns on the island. They have no set schedule
and usually operate on short hops, so be prepared for several
changes if you're traveling a long distance and it's not between
two major cities. Públicos are cheap, sociable and recognizable
by the 'P' or 'PD' on their license plate. You can flag one down
anywhere. Metered taxis are plentiful in San Juan and other major
tourist centers.
San Juan's Luis Muñnz Marín International
Airport is on the eastern fringe of the city. There are car rental
agencies at the airport and plenty of taxis and buses for the
short jaunt into San Juan. There's a baggage check in Terminal
C, which is handy if you're island hopping and want to travel
light.
Cheap government-operated ferries do the run
from Fajardo to the islands of Culebra and Vieques. At least four
ferries a day ply either route and the journey to either island
is around one hour. It's possible to take a car, including rental
cars, on the ferry to Culebra but it's necessary to book well
in advance.
Please note
that additional info (prices, activities, etc) are found to the
right of this pages. 
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