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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 75 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $125, which is about 55% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 hire a car in El Calafate?

The cheapest month to hire a car in El Calafate is August, when you can expect to pay $87/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in El Calafate is January ($166/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

$166

February

$162

March

$159

April

$146

May

$103

June

$107

July

$100

August

$87

September

$100

October

$123

November

$159

December

$164

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), Full-size cars (Renault Duster 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 hire agencies in El Calafate known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in El Calafate. Reviews were last updated on 2 July 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the El Calafate area such as National, Alamo and Rentacar. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

National

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Rentacar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Hertz

6.0
Okay
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Cactus Rent A Car

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in El Calafate, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in El Calafate for a week from Street Rent a Car?

    Street Rent a Car is one of the most popular car hire companies in El Calafate, offering car hire for around $870 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.

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