Which car rental company is considered to be the best in El Calafate?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10.0 rating), Hertz (10.0 rating) and Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in El Calafate.

What are gas prices like in El Calafate?

The average gas price in El Calafate is 22,300 ₫/liter over the past month, costing you anywhere between 1,003,521 ₫ and 1,449,530 ₫ to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How far in advance should I rent a car in El Calafate for the best price?

Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 38% in El Calafate - we recommend booking at least 51days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in El Calafate?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in El Calafate check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

What car do most people rent in El Calafate?

The most popular car chosen by those travelling to El Calafate is Special (Class Special Car) based on our Cheapflights data.

Cheap Car Rentals in El Calafate

El Calafate, Argentina

17 Jun — 24 Jun

Same drop-off

Driver's age:

Sat 17/6

Noon

Sat 24/6

Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in El Calafate?

January

2,981,220 ₫

February

2,887,323 ₫

March

2,511,737 ₫

April

2,394,366 ₫

May

2,042,253 ₫

June

2,065,727 ₫

July

2,089,201 ₫

August

2,018,779 ₫

September

2,206,572 ₫

October

2,464,788 ₫

November

2,488,262 ₫

December

2,746,478 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in El Calafate is August. The most expensive time to rent a car is January. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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Top rental agencies in El Calafate

Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving El Calafate, such as Hertz, Avis and Europcar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Hertz

10.0

Wonderful

4 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

EXCEPTIONALLY helpful and friendly staff!

10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2017

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.

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

Location in airport. V easy.

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

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

1 out of 2

Avis

10.0

Wonderful

1 review•1 location

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Europcar

1 location

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Alamo

9.2

Wonderful

3 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

9.2

Wonderful|Mar 2019

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

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

The car and the service

There were fees hidden that were only disclosed at pickup.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2018

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

Localiza

3 locations

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Budget

4 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

5.6

Fair|Apr 2016

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

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

Really nice staff to work with.

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

Great service and vehicle.

6.8

Okay|Dec 2015

Friendly and professional customer service.

Too expensive for the size of the car.

1 out of 2