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El Calafate car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in El Calafate. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 23 July 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

RM 5.64

Average price per day

RM 420

Cheapest price per day

RM 244
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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 88 days before pickup. The average price then is just RM 278/day – about 284% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in El Calafate?

Street Rent a Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in El Calafate with deals as low as RM 47.28/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as RM 59.70/day.

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.

Avis
Avis
10.0
National
National
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Budget
Budget
9.3

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 204 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of RM 388. 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 388

February

RM 368

March

RM 343

April

RM 286

May

RM 253

June

RM 245

July

RM 237

August

RM 204

September

RM 229

October

RM 274

November

RM 327

December

RM 380

What car do most people hire in El Calafate?

The most popular types of cars to hire in El Calafate are the following: Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar), Intermediate cars (Nissan Frontier or similar), and SUV cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar).

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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 23 July 2026.

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

National

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Budget

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Cactus Rent A Car

1 location
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Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Hertz

6.0
Okay
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Thrifty

2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

3.0

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 23 July 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in El Calafate?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under RM 420/day when booking a car hire in El Calafate. The absolute best deal a user found was for RM 244/day from Hertz, booked on Jul. 18.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in El Calafate for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in El Calafate. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about RM 2,938 per week.

  • 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.

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

    Generally, a month-long car rental in El Calafate can be found for about RM 12,590, with the average price for a rental being around RM 420 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 42% less compared to the average price of car rentals in El Calafate.

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