I am considering renting a car to drive along the coast while looking for my new home by the sea. I am single female with limited spoken Spanish and reasonable ability to read basic Spanish and have always used drivers in the past. Does anyone have any thoughts on agency to use and safety issues?
You can rent a car at the airport in Guayaquil or Manta. You can use Kayak.com or Expedia.com to see companies and rates. You should be fine if you only drive during the day. As an alternative, many people take the buses. Very affordable and convenient.