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Cheap Car Rentals in Santiago

Santiago, Chile
1 May — 8 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Santiago, Chile
Wed 1/5
Noon
Wed 8/5
Noon

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Santiago?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Santiago and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

January

$65

February

$64

March

$60

April

$60

May

$62

June

$62

July

$67

August

$67

September

$64

October

$62

November

$64

December

$69

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santiago is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 24 April 2024.

There are currently 104 hire locations operating in Santiago spread across 34 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Santiago is small car at $56 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Santiago

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Santiago to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Small cars

$41 - $98

All Car Types

$41 - $129

To hire a small car in Santiago, Chile, you would pay an average price of $52/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Santiago, Chile (~$41/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$98/day). In fact, May is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Santiago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Santiago, hiring a small car saves you 29% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Santiago, Chile, you would pay an average price of $69/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Santiago, Chile (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is January (~$135/day). In fact, February is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Santiago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Santiago, hiring a medium car saves you 6% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a SUV in Santiago, Chile, you would pay an average price of $68/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Santiago, Chile (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$179/day). In fact, January is about 5% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Santiago. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Santiago, hiring a SUV saves you 7% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 24 April 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Santiago, including Europcar, keddy by Europcar and Sixt. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Santiago, including Europcar, keddy by Europcar and Sixt.

Europcar

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

10.0

keddy by Europcar

9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.6

Sixt

6.7
Okay
4 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.5

Chilean Rent A Car

6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

5.3

Budget

6.4
Okay
23 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.5

Econorent

5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

7.0

United Auto Rental

5.0
Fair
1 review6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

7.5

Alamo

4.7
Mediocre
9 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

4.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santiago, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 24 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Santiago?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Europcar (10.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (9.1 rating) and Hertz (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Santiago.

  • What are petrol prices like in Santiago?

    The average price of petrol in Santiago is $2.40/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $108 and $155 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Santiago for a week from Chilean Rent A Car?

    Chilean Rent A Car is one of the top picks in Santiago. They can have you in a hire car for about $407 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Santiago for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 44% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Santiago.

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

  • What car do most people hire in Santiago?

    The most popular car to hire while in Santiago is the Nissan X-Trail, which is a Standard vehicle.

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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 24 April 2024.

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 ($32+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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