Calama car rentals

As the streets may be in poor condition and some roads are merely dirt tracks, a truck or SUV is highly recommended. With a city car, passengers could feel sick quickly due to the unsteady roads, and there could even be damages to less robust cars. With an SUV, you gain good road grip without having to maneuver a bulky car.

Within city limits, the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph) and there are some roads that permit 60 km/h (38 mph). Secondary rural roads allow up to 100 km/h (62 mph), but drivers should also take the road conditions into account. Freeways permit 120 km/h (75 mph) unless posted otherwise.

Many hotels in Calama have hotels with their own parking lot, so ask your accommodation whether a spot for your rental car is included, as this is the easiest and most convenient way to find a parking space for your car. There are also public parking lots, like the Estacionamiento Progreso Calama, the Estacionamiento Centro, or the Carpe Diem parking lot, that are good options when leaving the hotel for the city.

On average a rental car in Calama costs C$ 60 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Calama. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Calama is C$ 7.07 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 85 and C$ 113, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Calama.

Car rental companies onsite at El Loa airport include United and Street Rent a Car.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Calama costs C$ 150 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Calama costs C$ 55 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Calama costs C$ 33 per day, on average.

In Calama, cars are most frequently rented at Street Rent a Car Anibal Pinto 1632, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile (5 km from city centre ).

Chile has zero tolerance for drink-driving. To this end, it has enforced a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) of 0.05%. A violation of this regulation attracts a punitive fine, including possible imprisonment. The law enforces have the right to stop you anywhere, anytime, and conduct a breathalyzer test.

The Chilean traffic law requires all children aged 12 or younger to occupy the back seats and strap themselves in safety belts. Children under four must be secured in a car restraint system to travel in Calama car rentals legally.