El Calafate

Cheap Car Hire in El Calafate from $62

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El Calafate car hires in 2026

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

$1.98

Average price per day

$99

Cheapest price per day

$62

Popular car types in El Calafate

There are currently 34 hire locations operating in El Calafate spread across 21 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in El Calafate is small car at $62 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

Mini

Mini

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate estate car

Intermediate estate car

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Best car hire deals found in El Calafate

Hyundai i30$62/day
Hyundai i30
Hyundai Accent$64/day
Hyundai Accent
Kia Forte$70/day
Kia Forte

Cheapflights insights for El Calafate car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in El Calafate?

Book your car hire in El Calafate 61 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $91/day on average when booked 61 days ahead, which saves you 27% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in El Calafate?

Rentacar is currently the cheapest car hire company in El Calafate with deals as low as $44.39/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $46.00/day.

What is the best car rental company in El Calafate?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in El Calafate is Avis (rated 10.0/10). National (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in El Calafate?

The cheapest month to hire a car in El Calafate is August, when you can expect to pay $78/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in El Calafate is January ($130/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

$130

February

$123

March

$116

April

$97

May

$85

June

$84

July

$85

August

$78

September

$78

October

$90

November

$111

December

$125

What car do most people hire in El Calafate?

Compact cars (Toyota Etios or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting El Calafate. SUV cars (Chevrolet Trax or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Fiat Cronos or similar).

Top hire agencies in El Calafate

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

National

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Budget

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Cactus Rent A Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Hertz

6.0
Okay
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

6.0

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

3.0

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in El Calafate?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $99/day when booking a car hire in El Calafate. The absolute best deal a user found was for $55/day from Hertz, booked on Sep. 12.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in El Calafate for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in El Calafate. They can have you in a hire car for about $687 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in El Calafate?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in El Calafate check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in El Calafate for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car hire in El Calafate can be found for $2,943. You can find car hire deals to be on average $98 a day.

  • How much is a car hire in El Calafate for a weekend?

    Car hire prices in El Calafate are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Compact to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Compact car hire in October to be on average $117 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in El Calafate

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Petrol/Diesel

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