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Find cheap car rental deals in Laredo, Texas
Follow the Texan border with Mexico and you’ll encounter the charming city of Laredo. This frontier destination played a role in the complex relationship between Texas and Mexico. The Museum of the Republic of Rio Grande charts the story of a short-lived nation that set up its capitol here. Today, Laredo is a quiet border city, where locals relax by the shores of Lake Casa Blanca and feast on Tex-Mex cuisine. Visitors should start their exploration of Laredo in its atmospheric historic district, before renting a car to drive out along the Rio Grande to see the southern reaches of Texas. Let Orbitz help you find the best rental deal.
Laredo is part of the near-mythic frontier land of Texas, where America meets Mexico. Use your rental car to explore this borderland and its cities.
Contact your rental car company in advance and you may be able to cross the border and the Rio Grande into Mexico. The first destination you’ll reach is Nuevo Laredo, where the culture changes instantly. Stay here to visit the market before driving to the exciting city of Monterrey, where you’ll find Baroque palaces and contemporary art museums.
Journey time: Around 20 minutes
Distance: Approximately five miles
Modern San Antonio is a thrilling destination, with family attractions such as SeaWorld and Six Flags offering days of entertainment. The river walk in the city center features a number of acclaimed restaurants, too. Yet look past the modern buildings to see the history that lies within the city. San Antonio is most famous as the home of the Alamo, where a famous last stand took place.
Journey time: Around 2 hours 30 minutes
Distance: Approximately 160 miles
Experience tropical beaches and fun-filled days in the coastal city of Corpus Christi. Padre Island offers a wild beachfront and exhilarating watersports, while central Corpus Christi promises amusement parks, golf courses and museums. Don’t miss the Texas State Aquarium, a popular attraction with coral reefs, dolphin shows, and interactive spaces for kids.
Journey time: Around 2 hours 30 minutes
Distance: Approximately 150 miles