El Calafate car rentals

On average a rental car in El Calafate costs C$ 49 per day.

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.

The average gas price in El Calafate is C$ 6.06 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 73 and C$ 97, depending on the car size.

Compact (Renault Duster or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in El Calafate.

The only car rental company onsite at El Calafate airport is Hertz.

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

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

A Compact car rental in El Calafate costs C$ 303 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in El Calafate costs C$ 143 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in El Calafate costs C$ 321 per day, on average.

In El Calafate, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz Ruta 11 (17 km from city centre ).

The needs, planned activities, and preferences affect the type of car you will need in El Calafate. When visiting places like El Chalten, which has rough roads, it's recommended to use SUVs or 4x4 vehicles as they are suitable for off-road trips. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles are suitable during the winter seasons of June to August, as they have better traction and control on slippery surfaces. Sedans offer easy navigation on city streets like Avenida Jorge Newbery and well-maintained roads as they are fuel-efficient, making them ideal for long drives.

El Calafate speed limits are regulated by provincial laws set by the province of Santa Cruz and may vary depending on the type of roads and specific area. Urban areas within the town of El Calafate have a speed limit of 40 km/h (approximately 25 mph) to ensure the safety of all road users. The speed limit of roads connecting to rural areas like Ruta Provincial 15 (RP15) is 60 km/h (approximately 37 mph). The speed limit is subject to change depending on specific road conditions like construction zones or maintenance.

El Calafate offers parking options for easy access to shops, the town center, and restaurants. The train station public parking lot on Bow Avenue offers a free parking, with charges applicable after 9 hours. Street parking in the town center is provided for short-term parking, which operates on a pay–and–display system with charges of approximately 40 ARS (0.15 USD) per hour. The most popular payment method is using coins for the parking meters or kiosks that accept cash; some parking meters offer card payments.