Chile

Cheap Car Rentals in Chile

Santiago, Chile
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Santiago, Chile
Fri 5/4
Noon
Fri 12/4
Noon

Chile car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Chile. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

UNITED RENT A CAR

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$176

Cheapest price per day

$144

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Chile?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Chile and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

January

$65

February

$63

March

$61

April

$63

May

$63

June

$61

July

$68

August

$66

September

$63

October

$61

November

$63

December

$68

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chile is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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.

Compare available car types for rental in Chile

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Chile to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Small cars

$45 - $97

All Car Types

$60 - $137

To hire a small car in Chile, you would pay an average price of $44/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Chile (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$97/day). In fact, April is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Chile. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chile, hiring a small car saves you 37% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Chile, you would pay an average price of $67/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Chile (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$134/day). In fact, February is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Chile. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chile, hiring a medium car saves you 5% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Chile, you would pay an average price of $72/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Chile (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$229/day). In fact, January is about 9% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Chile. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chile, hiring a SUV is 2% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Chile

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Chile known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Chile. Reviews were last updated on 29 March 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Chile, including pickup locations serving Santiago, Temuco and Puerto Montt. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

keddy by Europcar

51 locations

Mitta Rent a Car

42 locations

Europcar

41 locations

Econorent

36 locations

Hertz

31 locations

Rosselot

26 locations

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

26 locations

Avis

24 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Chile, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Chile?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, NU Car (8.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (7.9 rating) and Hertz (7.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Chile.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Chile?

    When hiring a car in Chile, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Europcar, and with prices around $114/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is SUV, which starts as low as $65/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Chile?

    When visiting Chile, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Puerto Montt where rental cars typically will cost around $176/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in Chile was found in Puerto Montt for just $111/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Chile?

    Cars in Chile are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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Car rentals by fuel type in Chile

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Chile. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Chile. Deals were last updated on 29 March 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Chile. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($31+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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