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 85 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 329/day – about 313% 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 National (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) 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 224 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 414
March
RM 410
April
RM 376
May
RM 266
June
RM 274
July
RM 249
August
RM 224
September
RM 258
October
RM 317
November
RM 405
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), SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar), and Compact cars (Class Compact 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 13 juin 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving El Calafate, such as National, Alamo and Rentacar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.
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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 13 juin 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.