El Calafate

Cheap Car Hire in El Calafate

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El Calafate car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in El Calafate. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 January 2026.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of petrol per litre

$1.72

Average price per day

$104

Cheapest price per day

$63

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 88 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $101/day on average when booked 88 days ahead, which saves you 30% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in El Calafate?

Street Rent a Car is currently the cheapest car hire company in El Calafate with deals as low as $59.10/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $79.24/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 $74/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in El Calafate is January ($148/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

$148

February

$144

March

$139

April

$127

May

$93

June

$89

July

$92

August

$74

September

$81

October

$108

November

$127

December

$145

What car do most people hire in El Calafate?

Intermediate cars (Dacia Logan or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting El Calafate. SUV cars (Class Luxury SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size cars (Nissan Frontier or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in El Calafate?

In El Calafate, Hertz, Localiza, and National have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in El Calafate

Explore the leading car hire agencies in El Calafate known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in El Calafate. Reviews were last updated on 22 January 2026.

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 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Rentacar

10.0
Wonderful
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Europcar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in El Calafate, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 January 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in El Calafate?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $104/day when booking a car hire in El Calafate. The absolute best deal a user found was for $63/day from Provider's pick, booked on Jan. 17.

  • 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 $845 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 $3,621. You can find car hire deals to be on average $121 a day.

Car hires by fuel type in El Calafate

Browse car hires by fuel type in El Calafate. Deals were last updated on 22 January 2026.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in El Calafate. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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