Cheapflights insights for El Calafate car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in El Calafate, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in El Calafate?
For the best savings on car hire in El Calafate, make your reservation 75 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 321/day – about 305% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in El Calafate?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in El Calafate is Avis (rated 10.0/10). National (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in El Calafate?
Planning to hire a car in El Calafate? August is the cheapest month, costing about RM 207 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 426. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
RM 426
February
RM 413
March
RM 405
April
RM 375
May
RM 266
June
RM 253
July
RM 262
August
RM 207
September
RM 249
October
RM 316
November
RM 409
December
RM 422
What car do most people hire in El Calafate?
The most popular types of cars to hire in El Calafate are the following: Standard cars (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar), Intermediate cars (Nissan Frontier or similar), and Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in El Calafate?
In El Calafate, Hertz, Localiza, and National have 3 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
Top rental agencies in El Calafate
Explore the leading car rental agencies in El Calafate known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in El Calafate. Reviews were last updated on 12 September 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in El Calafate, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in El Calafate?
Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For El Calafate however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.