Car Rental in San Jose del Cabo

Hotel Palmas de Cortez is located in Los Barriles on the Cortez Sea, about 65 km northeast of San José del Cabo – a completely different Los Cabos from the tourist corridor. With 1 rental company on site, you can explore the wilder east coast of Baja California Sur. The area is known for world-class sport fishing and kitesurfing.

Hotel Palmas de Cortez is located in Los Barriles, about 65 km northeast of San José del Cabo center via MEX-1, roughly 1 hour's drive. Cabo Pulmo National Park, a UNESCO biosphere reserve, is about 35 km to the south along the coast. Los Cabos airport (SJD) can be reached in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Advance booking is absolutely necessary with only 1 rental company in this remote area. The roads south toward Cabo Pulmo are partly unpaved – ask the rental company if the vehicle is suitable for those roads. Always refuel in Los Barriles or La Ribera; gas stations are sparse along the east coast.

How remote is Hotel Palmas de Cortez from San José del Cabo? It is about 65 km northeast of San José del Cabo center via MEX-1, roughly 1 hour's drive along the east coast. Can I drive to Cabo Pulmo National Park from the hotel?

Yes, Cabo Pulmo is about 35 km to the south. Parts of the road are unpaved, so check that the rental car allows off-road driving. Why is there only 1 rental company at Hotel Palmas de Cortez?

Los Barriles is a small fishing village far from the tourist corridor. The limited selection makes advance booking especially important.

We compare prices from all major providers at San José del Cabo Hotel Palmas De Cortez so you can see the total cost upfront — including insurance, fuel terms and any extras. Most bookings include free cancellation up to 48 hours before pickup, giving you flexibility if your plans change.