Chile

Cheap Car Hire in Chile from $31

Santiago, Chile
5 Apr — 12 Apr
Driver's age: 26-65
Santiago, Chile
Fri 5/4
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Fri 12/4
Noon

Chile car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Chile. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Most popular company

Sixt

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$63

Cheapest price per day

$31

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in Chile?

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Chile, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 277 pickup locations in Chile to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Price

$35 - $119

Out of all the popular cities in Chile, Santiago is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $35/day. Renting a car in Santiago is 71% cheaper than renting one in Coyhaique where the per day rate is around $119. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Chile to get a rental car in are: Concepción ($37/day), Puerto Montt ($46/day), and Calama ($56/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Santiago should expect to spend around $35/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Chile is Santiago.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Chile 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 29 March 2024.

January

$59

February

$58

March

$56

April

$58

May

$58

June

$56

July

$62

August

$61

September

$58

October

$56

November

$58

December

$62

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chile is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 Chile

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Chile and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

In Chile, there are 634 active hire locations from 43 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Chile in the past week - currently priced from $31/day. View deals for 4 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Mini

Mini

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Chile

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Chile to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.

Small cars

$50 - $66

All Car Types

$60 - $105

To hire a small car in Chile, you would pay an average price of $57/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Chile (~$50/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$66/day). In fact, May is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Chile. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chile, hiring a small car saves you 31% 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. Here are the best Chile small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in Chile, you would pay an average price of $86/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Chile (~$59/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$116/day). In fact, October is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Chile. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chile, hiring a medium car is 4% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Chile medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in Chile, you would pay an average price of $124/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Chile (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$275/day). In fact, August is about 59% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for Chile. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chile, hiring a large car is 34% more expensive. 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 Chile, you would pay an average price of $85/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Chile (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$100/day). In fact, May is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Chile. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chile, hiring a SUV is 4% more expensive. 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. Here are the best Chile SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in Chile, you would pay an average price of $130/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a van in Chile (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$275/day). In fact, August is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for Chile. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chile, hiring a van is 37% more expensive. 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 pickup truck in Chile, you would pay an average price of $60/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Chile (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$186/day). In fact, February is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck hire for Chile. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Chile, hiring a pickup truck saves you 28% 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. Here are the best Chile pickup truck hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai Accent Hatch$31/day
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Hyundai Accent Hatch
Hyundai i20$33/day
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Hyundai i20
Nissan March$35/day
2
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A/C
Nissan March

Top hire agencies in Chile

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Chile known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Chile. Reviews were last updated on 29 March 2024.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Chile, including locations near Santiago, Calama and Quilicura. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

keddy by Europcar

51 locations

Mitta Rent a Car

42 locations

Europcar

41 locations

Econorent

36 locations

Hertz

31 locations

Rosselot

26 locations

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

26 locations

Avis

24 locations

Best Chile car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Chile. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Chile with an average daily rate of $65. Data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the Chile region, including options close to Santiago, Calama and Quilicura. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Hyundai Accent Hatch$31/day
2
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A/C
Hyundai Accent Hatch
Hyundai i20$33/day
4
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A/C
Hyundai i20
Nissan March$35/day
2
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A/C
Nissan March

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Chile, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Chile?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, NU Car (8.0 rating), keddy by Europcar (7.9 rating) and Hertz (7.8 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Chile.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Chile?

    The most popular car hire company at Chile is Sixt. With prices on SUV starting at $44/day about 137% more people book with Sixt than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Chile?

    When visiting Chile, it is typically cheapest to hire your car in Concepción where rental cars typically will cost around $37/day (51% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Chile was found in Concepción for just $37/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Chile?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Chile.

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Small car hires in Chile

Find small car hire deals in Chile from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Chile cost an average of $61 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Nissan March$35/day
2
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A/C
Nissan March
Nissan March$38/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Nissan March$43/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March

Van hires in Chile

Find van hire deals in Chile from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van hires in Chile cost an average of $222 per day. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van hires in Chile, including pickup near Santiago, Calama and Quilicura. To provide you with as many options as possible, we're constantly replacing these deals with new ones so be sure to check back soon.
Toyota HiAce$185/day
5
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A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$185/day
5
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A/C
Toyota HiAce
Toyota HiAce$188/day
5
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A/C
Toyota HiAce

Car hires by fuel type in Chile

Browse car hires by fuel type in Chile. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Chile. Deals were last updated on 29 March 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Chile. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($27+).

Electric

Electric

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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