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El Calafate car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

$2.54

Average price per day

$123

Cheapest price per day

$82
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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?

To get the best deal on a rental car in El Calafate, book about 78 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $118, which is about 63% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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 hire a car in El Calafate?

The cheapest month to hire a car in El Calafate is September, when you can expect to pay $98/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in El Calafate is January ($169/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$169

February

$157

March

$148

April

$123

May

$109

June

$107

July

$109

August

$100

September

$98

October

$116

November

$143

December

$159

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), SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar).

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Top rental agencies in El Calafate

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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Overview

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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Overview

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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Overview

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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Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

3.0

Car rental FAQs

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

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $123/day when booking a car hire in El Calafate. The absolute best deal a user found was for $82/day from Hertz, booked on Oct. 10.

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

    Hertz is one of the most popular car hire companies in El Calafate, offering car hire for around $835 per week on average.

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

    Yes, renting a vehicle in El Calafate for a month is certainly possible.

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

    The average cost of a car rental in El Calafate for a month is $3,578. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car rentals by fuel type in El Calafate

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Petrol/Diesel

$173+

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