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Santiago car rentals in 2026

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

Most popular company

SIXT

Price of petrol per litre

$2.32

Average price per day

$59

Cheapest price per day

$55

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 $51, which is about 50% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Santiago?

Looking to hire a car in Santiago? NU Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $37.44/day. Chilean Rent A Car also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $40.02/day.

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.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Santiago is March, when you can expect to pay $54/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

$57

February

$56

March

$54

April

$56

May

$54

June

$56

July

$61

August

$59

September

$54

October

$54

November

$54

December

$59

What car do most people hire in Santiago?

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

Which car hire company has the most locations in Santiago?

keddy by Europcar has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Santiago at 9.

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 23 January 2026.

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.6

Sixt

6.8
Okay
4 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.6

Alamo

6.2
Okay
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.0

Avis

6.0
Okay
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Econorent

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

Chilean Rent A Car

5.5
Fair
1 review8 locations
Overview

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 review7 locations
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 23 January 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Santiago?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $59/day when booking a car hire in Santiago. The absolute best deal a user found was for $55/day from Sixt, booked on Jan. 17.

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

    Sixt is one of the top picks in Santiago. They can have you in a hire car for about $413 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 does it cost to rent a car in Santiago for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Sixt can potentially be 9% below the average car hire price in Santiago. Check prices and availability for Sixt and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Santiago is on average $1,771 a month or $59 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Santiago car hire.

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