El Calafate car rentals

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Cheap car rentals in El Calafate

EconomyC$ 120/day
CompactC$ 115/day
IntermediateC$ 115/day
StandardC$ 161/day
Full-sizeC$ 167/day
Pick-up truckC$ 329/day
Compact SUVC$ 120/day
Intermediate SUVC$ 272/day
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Top tips for renting a car in El Calafate

  • 25% of our users found rental cars in El Calafate for C$ 99 or less
  • Book your rental car in El Calafate at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in El Calafate are around 36% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Standard rental cars in El Calafate are around 15% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in El Calafate

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in El Calafate?

    On average a rental car in El Calafate costs C$ 120 per day.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in El Calafate?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at FlexWays (C$ 115/day), Alamo (C$ 120/day) and Cactus Rent A Car (C$ 121/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at FlexWays Avenida del Libertador Nº 1174 (1 kilometers from city center).

  • Can I rent an automatic car in El Calafate?

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

  • How much is gas price in El Calafate?

    The average gas price in El Calafate is C$ 4.29 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 51 and C$ 68, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in El Calafate?

    Standard (Class Standard Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in El Calafate.

  • Which car rental companies are at El Calafate airport (FTE)?

    Car rental companies onsite at El Calafate airport include Hertz, FlexWays, Rentacar and Europcar.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at El Calafate airport (FTE)?

    The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from El Calafate airport to off-airport locations is Hertz.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in El Calafate?

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

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in El Calafate?

    A Standard car rental in El Calafate costs C$ 100 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in El Calafate?

    A Mini car rental in El Calafate costs C$ 121 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car rental cost in El Calafate?

    A Compact car rental in El Calafate costs C$ 136 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in El Calafate?

    In El Calafate, cars are most frequently rented at Budget Intl Comandante Armando Tola (17 km from city centre ).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in El Calafate?

    On average a rental car in El Calafate costs C$ 841 per week (C$ 120 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in El Calafate?

    On average a rental car in El Calafate costs C$ 3,603 per month (C$ 120 per day).

  • Which car rental companies in El Calafate have updated their vehicle cleaning and safety policies because of Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

    Some car rental companies in El Calafate which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz and Europcar

El Calafate car rental reviews and directory

Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

4 reviews
Best rated
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

3 locations in El Calafate

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from C$ 86/day

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Adrian Bahamonde 150

+54 2902 49 3033

Monday09:00 - 17:00
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Av. Libertador

+54 2902 49 3033

Monday09:00 - 17:00
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Ruta 11

+54 2902 49 2525

Monday08:00 - 20:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Apr. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff were very helpful and friendly. Midsize car was big enough for 5 people with 5 backpacking bags in the trunk. Driving to Chile was not a problem.

Cons:

Car pick up took longer than expected (~45 min total) because there was only one employee. There was only one person ahead of us in line when we got there.

4.4 Mediocre

Apr. 2017

KAYAK

Pros:

Location in airport. V easy.

Cons:

I was told the car was new and to be v careful. When we got out I saw the car hasd two cracks in the windshield but was told not to worry about it and some minor scrapes in front and the back. Did not feel like a Hertz rental. Also the Chevy really was a piece of junk.

2.0 Poor

Feb. 2017

KAYAK

Cons:

I'll be taking this complaint to the US embassy. I will hire a local attorney. I will file a chargeback.

10.0 Wonderful

Apr. 2023

KAYAK
EXCEPTIONALLY helpful and friendly staff!

1 out of 2

Avis

10.0

Wonderful

2 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in El Calafate

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Intl Comandante Armando Tola

+54 9 2966 50 6020

Monday08:00 - 20:00
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3.2 Poor

Jun. 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

Was given a Chevy spin and told it was the same as a Jeep...it was out of alignment.

1 out of 1

Alamo

9.2

Wonderful

3 reviews

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in El Calafate

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Av Libertador Pb Local 1

+54 290 249 5330

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Ruta 11

+54 290 249 5330

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9.2 Wonderful

Mar. 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very nice and friendly and showed us everything we needed to know.

Cons:

The location of the car rental was a bit hard to find - there was a very small sign with "Alamo" on it. Adding a bigger sign would help a lot. Also adding a photo of the front of the rental place in Google maps.

7.6 Good

Mar. 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

The car and the service

Cons:

There were fees hidden that were only disclosed at pickup.

2.0 Poor

Jan. 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

By the time we made it off our plane in El Calafate and got all our baggage, the company had given our rental away because we were an hour late. Nowhere on the rental agreement did it say that after an hour they would cancel our rental. Thankfully, we were not charged and were able to find a car somewhere else.

1 out of 1

Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

No reviews available

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in El Calafate

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from C$ 134/day

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Ruta 11 Sn Aeropuerto Internacional

+54 9 11 4427 1657

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Cactus Rent A Car

10.0

Wonderful

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One location in El Calafate

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Gdor. Gregores

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Localiza

8.8

Very good

No reviews available

3 locations in El Calafate

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Aeropuerto W8w+cg El Calafate,, N/a

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Avenida Del Libertador, 687

+54 2902 49 1398

Monday09:00 - 17:00
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El Calafate Downtown

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National

7.1

Good

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2 locations in El Calafate

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Av Libertador 1319 Pb Local 1

+54 290 249 5330

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Ruta 11

+54 290 249 5330

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Thrifty

2.0

Poor

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2 locations in El Calafate

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Av Del Libertador 1822

+54 290 249 3033

Monday09:00 - 17:00
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Ruta 11

+54 290 249 2525

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Fox

2.0

Poor

No reviews available

One location in El Calafate

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Europcar, Ruta 11 , Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Arman

+54 9 11 4427 1657

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Rent@Car

7.3

Good

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One location in El Calafate

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El Calafate Airport Office

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keddy by Europcar

6.0

Okay

No reviews available

One location in El Calafate

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Astor Piazzolla International Airport, Autovia 2 Km 398. 5

+54 114 316 6570

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Budget

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Calle 9 De Julio N 190

+54 290 249 6200

Monday09:00 - 17:00
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Intl Comandante Armando Tola

+54 9 2966 50 6020

Monday08:00 - 20:00
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5.6 Fair

Apr. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff at the counter was excellent, very helpful and friendly. The pickup process was quick and easy.

Cons:

The car had some issues. It was unclean, with candy wrappers in the back seat and a chocolate stain on the upholstery. The windshield washer didn't work which was a problem due to all the dirt roads in this part of the country. There were also hidden fees everywhere for extra kilometers drive (limit is 200k per day, are you kidding me!!??!?) and a big extra fee to "prepare a document" to allow entry into chile (they just printed a customs form).

9.2 Wonderful

Jan. 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Really nice staff to work with.

Cons:

The car was a VW UP! and there was no obvious mechanism for locking it. This should be clarified on day of rental.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec. 2015

KAYAK

Pros:

Great service and vehicle.

6.8 Okay

Dec. 2015

KAYAK

Pros:

Friendly and professional customer service.

Cons:

Too expensive for the size of the car.

1 out of 2

Dubrovnik

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2 locations in El Calafate

Locations in El Calafate

, Ruta 11

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147, Avenida padre Agostini

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FlexWays

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2 locations in El Calafate

from C$ 105/day

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Avenida del Libertador Nº

+54 9 294 495 5886

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El Calafate Airport

+54 9 294 495 5886

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Rentacar

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2 locations in El Calafate

from C$ 119/day

Locations in El Calafate

Centro

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Ruta 11 , Santa Cruz

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Sixt

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Ruta 11

+54 9 2966 70 9666

Monday07:00 - 20:00
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Sunnycars

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One location in El Calafate

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Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola

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14 travellers who rented a car in El Calafate gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.2

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Good to know

Most popular agency

Hertz

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

C$ 120/day

Good deal

C$ 99/day

When to book a rental car in El Calafate

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