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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 25 March 2026.
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Economy

Economy

$42+

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Compact

Compact

$51+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$53+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$68+

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Mini

Mini

$44+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$64+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$68+

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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 48 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $53, which is about 57% 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
7.1
Alamo
Alamo
6.7

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Santiago is November, when you can expect to pay $53/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Santiago is February ($62/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

$60

February

$62

March

$58

April

$58

May

$55

June

$57

July

$62

August

$60

September

$57

October

$55

November

$53

December

$60

What car do most people hire in Santiago?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Santiago are the following: Intermediate cars (Citroen Berlingo or similar), SUV cars (Hyundai Santa Fe or similar), and Mini cars (Class Mini Car 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.

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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 25 March 2026.

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•9 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

13 locations
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Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.6

Sixt

7.1
Good
4 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.9

Alamo

6.7
Okay
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.2

Avis

6.0
Okay
2 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Econorent

5 locations
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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 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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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 25 March 2026.

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

    Alamo is one of the top picks in Santiago. They can have you in a hire car for about $881 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.

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 25 March 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Santiago. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($25+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

$54+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

$25+

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