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Cheap Car Hire in Chile from $36

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Chile with a pick-up date of 21/1 and drop-off date of 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Chile car hires in 2025

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 5 January 2025.

Most popular company

Rosselot

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$66

Cheapest price per day

$36

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 283 pickup locations in Chile to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 January 2025.

Price

$35 - $124

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 72% cheaper than renting one in Punta Arenas where the per day rate is around $124. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Chile to get a rental car in are: Puerto Montt ($44/day), Calama ($64/day), and Puerto Natales ($109/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 5 January 2025.

January

$57

February

$59

March

$56

April

$53

May

$49

June

$51

July

$59

August

$57

September

$53

October

$49

November

$49

December

$54

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chile is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is February. 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 5 January 2025.

In Chile, there are 669 active hire locations from 47 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Chile in the past week - currently priced from $36/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

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate 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 5 January 2025.

Small cars

$45 - $77

All Car Types

$65 - $103

To hire a small car in Chile, you would pay an average price of $59/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Chile (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$77/day). In fact, March is about 24% 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 $88/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Chile (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is October (~$131/day). In fact, June is about 43% 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 5% 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 $114/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a large car in Chile (~$74/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$173/day). In fact, November is about 36% 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 27% 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 $86/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Chile (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is May (~$107/day). In fact, March is about 34% 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 3% 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 $127/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a van in Chile (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is February (~$193/day). In fact, November is about 34% 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 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 pickup truck in Chile, you would pay an average price of $76/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a pickup truck in Chile (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is March (~$194/day). In fact, February is about 30% 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 10% 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:

Nissan Micra$36/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Toyota Yaris$36/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i30$39/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

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 5 January 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in Chile, including locations near Santiago, Calama and Punta Arenas. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

keddy by Europcar

53 locations

Mitta Rent a Car

42 locations

Europcar

41 locations

Econorent

38 locations

Hertz

31 locations

Rosselot

27 locations

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

27 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 $62. Data was last updated on 5 January 2025.
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 Punta Arenas. Come back soon if you don't find what you're looking for as deals are updated often.
Nissan Micra$36/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Toyota Yaris$36/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Hyundai i30$39/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai i30

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Chile, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Chile?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, United (10.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (10.0 rating) and NU Car (8.0 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 Rosselot. With prices on SUV starting at $42/day about 460% more people book with Rosselot 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 Puerto Montt where rental cars typically will cost around $44/day (56% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest car hire price in Chile was found in Calama for just $41/day.

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

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

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 $52 per day. Price data was last updated on 5 January 2025.
Nissan Micra$36/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Nissan Micra$37/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra
Nissan Micra$40/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Micra

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 5 January 2025.

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 ($25+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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