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Cheap Car Rentals in Santiago from $38

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Santiago with a pick-up date of 6/9 and drop-off date of 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Santiago

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Santiago and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 31 August 2025.
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There are currently 118 hire locations operating in Santiago spread across 36 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Santiago is small car at $38 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

$38+

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Compact

Compact

$44+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$50+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$74+

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Mini

Mini

$41+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$52+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$52+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$53+

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Compare car rental deals in Santiago by type

Here are the best Santiago small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Santiago medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Santiago SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Prius c$38/day
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Mercedes-Benz EQA$44/day
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
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Best car rental deals found in Santiago

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Santiago. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Santiago with an average daily rate of $55. Data was last updated on 31 August 2025.
Toyota Prius c$38/day
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Toyota Prius c
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Mercedes-Benz EQA$44/day
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Mercedes-Benz EQA
Found 08/30/25
Mazda Mazda3$47/day
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Mazda Mazda3
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Cheapflights insights for Santiago car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santiago, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Santiago?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Santiago, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $49, which is about 49% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Santiago?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santiago is Europcar (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review). keddy by Europcar (rated 9.1/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Europcar
Europcar
10.0
keddy by Europcar
keddy by Europcar
9.1
Sixt
Sixt
6.9
Alamo
Alamo
6.2

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santiago?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Santiago is October, when you can expect to pay $53/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Santiago is July ($61/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

$56

February

$54

March

$54

April

$56

May

$54

June

$56

July

$61

August

$59

September

$56

October

$53

November

$53

December

$56

What car do most people hire in Santiago?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Santiago are the following: Intermediate cars (Hyundai Accent or similar), Full-size cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), and Mini cars (Citroen Berlingo or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Santiago?

keddy by Europcar has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Chilean Rent A Car has the second-highest number of locations in Santiago at 8.

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Top rental agencies in Santiago

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Santiago known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Santiago. Reviews were last updated on 31 August 2025.

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•5 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

9 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.6

Sixt

6.9
Okay
4 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.7

Alamo

6.2
Okay
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Econorent

5 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Avis

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Chilean Rent A Car

5.5
Fair
1 review•8 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

5.5

United Auto Rental

5.0
Fair
1 review•7 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

7.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santiago, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 August 2025.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santiago for a week from United?

    United is one of the top picks in Santiago. They can have you in a hire car for about $371 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Santiago?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Santiago it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much is a car hire in Santiago for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Santiago is $45. Hiring a Economy is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Santiago. For the month of September, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Santiago for as low as $0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Santiago

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Santiago. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Santiago. Deals were last updated on 31 August 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santiago. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($27+).

Electric

Electric

$61+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$48+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$27+

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