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El Calafate

Cheap Car Rentals in El Calafate from C$ 87

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in El Calafate with a pick-up date of 7/3 and drop-off date of 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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El Calafate car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in El Calafate. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 December 2024.

Most popular company

FLEXWAYS

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.66

Average price per day

C$ 177

Cheapest price per day

C$ 87

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in El Calafate?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in El Calafate 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 18 December 2024.

January

C$ 145

February

C$ 119

March

C$ 109

April

C$ 92

May

C$ 77

June

C$ 75

July

C$ 77

August

C$ 75

September

C$ 88

October

C$ 104

November

C$ 131

December

C$ 138

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in El Calafate is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is January. 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 El Calafate

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in El Calafate and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 18 December 2024.

At C$ 87/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for rental in El Calafate in the past week. Out of 20 car rental agencies operating in El Calafate, there are, in total, 32 rental locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

C$ 87+

Compact

Compact

C$ 128+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 142+

Standard

Standard

C$ 118+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 118+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 165+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 231+

Compare available car types for rental in El Calafate

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in El Calafate to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 18 December 2024.

Small cars

C$ 59 - C$ 193

All Car Types

C$ 89 - C$ 243

To rent a small car in El Calafate, Argentina, you would pay an average price of C$ 100/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a small car in El Calafate, Argentina (~C$ 59/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 193/day). In fact, August is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for El Calafate. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Calafate, renting a small car 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 El Calafate small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in El Calafate, Argentina, you would pay an average price of C$ 120/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in El Calafate, Argentina (~C$ 79/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 172/day). In fact, May is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for El Calafate. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Calafate, renting a medium car saves you 13% 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 El Calafate medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in El Calafate, Argentina, you would pay an average price of C$ 136/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in El Calafate, Argentina (~C$ 86/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~C$ 305/day). In fact, January is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for El Calafate. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Calafate, renting a large car saves you 3% 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 El Calafate large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in El Calafate, Argentina, you would pay an average price of C$ 253/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in El Calafate, Argentina (~C$ 115/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 1,221/day). In fact, September is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for El Calafate. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Calafate, renting a SUV is 46% 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 El Calafate SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda FitC$ 87/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Chevrolet BoltC$ 118/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Bolt
Nissan VersaC$ 128/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Versa

Top rental agencies in El Calafate

Explore the leading car rental agencies in El Calafate known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in El Calafate. Reviews were last updated on 18 December 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in El Calafate, including National, Alamo and Avis in El Calafate. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

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

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

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

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

Cactus Rent A Car

1 location

FlexWays

2.0
Poor
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Best El Calafate car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in El Calafate. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in El Calafate with an average daily rate of C$ 151. Data was last updated on 18 December 2024.
These are the best deals we've found on rentals cars in El Calafate. Make sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for, as deals are updated frequently.
Honda FitC$ 87/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Chevrolet MalibuC$ 118/day
5
M
A/C
Chevrolet Malibu
Chevrolet BoltC$ 118/day
2
M
A/C
Chevrolet Bolt

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in El Calafate, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 December 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in El Calafate?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 177/day when booking a rental car in El Calafate. The best deal a user found was for C$ 131/day from FlexWays, booked on Dec. 16.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in El Calafate?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in El Calafate from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz (C$ 87/day), FlexWays (C$ 128/day), and Budget (C$ 141/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in El Calafate?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (10.0 rating), Alamo (10.0 rating) and Europcar (10.0 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in El Calafate.

  • What are gas prices like in El Calafate?

    The average gas price in El Calafate is C$ 1.66/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 75 and C$ 108 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    FlexWays is one of the most popular car rental companies in El Calafate, offering car rentals for around C$ 1,142 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in El Calafate for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 36% on a rental car in El Calafate. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 45 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For El Calafate however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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

    FlexWays currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 38% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in El Calafate. Typically, a monthly car rental in El Calafate can be found for C$ 4,896. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 163 a day.

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

    It costs C$ 0 for a weekend car rental in El Calafate, on average. The cheapest type of car rental you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these rental types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a rental car in El Calafate in January, prices are C$ 97 per day on average.

  • What car do most people rent in El Calafate?

    The most popular car to rent while in El Calafate is the Class Mini Car, which is a Mini vehicle.

Small car rentals in El Calafate

Find small car rental deals in El Calafate from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in El Calafate cost an average of C$ 187 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 December 2024.
Honda FitC$ 147/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 147/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Honda FitC$ 170/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Van rentals in El Calafate

Find van rental deals in El Calafate from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in El Calafate cost an average of C$ 264 per day. Price data was last updated on 18 December 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on van rentals in the El Calafate area at the moment. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.
Toyota SiennaC$ 238/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 240/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
Kia CarnivalC$ 271/day
5
4
4
M
A/C
Kia Carnival

Car rentals by fuel type in El Calafate

Browse car rentals by fuel type in El Calafate. Deals were last updated on 18 December 2024.

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

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 81+

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