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El Calafate car rentals in 2025

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 29 April 2025.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.61

Average price per day

C$ 165

Cheapest price per day

C$ 102

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 29 April 2025.

January

C$ 138

February

C$ 135

March

C$ 133

April

C$ 123

May

C$ 81

June

C$ 74

July

C$ 74

August

C$ 73

September

C$ 85

October

C$ 102

November

C$ 131

December

C$ 138

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in El Calafate is August. 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.

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 29 April 2025.

Small cars

C$ 57 - C$ 198

All Car Types

C$ 87 - C$ 209

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$ 57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 198/day). In fact, August is about 43% 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 24% 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.

To rent a medium car in El Calafate, Argentina, you would pay an average price of C$ 127/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in El Calafate, Argentina (~C$ 76/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 188/day). In fact, July is about 41% 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 4% 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.

To rent a large car in El Calafate, Argentina, you would pay an average price of C$ 135/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a large car in El Calafate, Argentina (~C$ 95/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~C$ 276/day). In fact, October is about 31% 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 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.

To rent a SUV in El Calafate, Argentina, you would pay an average price of C$ 192/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in El Calafate, Argentina (~C$ 111/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~C$ 263/day). In fact, September is about 43% 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 33% 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 rent a van in El Calafate, Argentina, you would pay an average price of C$ 124/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a van in El Calafate, Argentina (~C$ 201/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~C$ 313/day). In fact, September is about 60% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for El Calafate. When comparing with other car types available for rental in El Calafate, renting a van saves you 5% 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.

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 29 April 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in El Calafate, including National, Alamo and Rentacar 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

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

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

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 29 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in El Calafate?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 165/day when booking a rental car in El Calafate. The best deal a user found was for C$ 102/day from Hertz, booked on Apr. 20.

  • 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 Rentacar (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$ 1.61/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 72 and C$ 104 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    Hertz is one of the most popular car rental companies in El Calafate, offering car rentals for around C$ 343 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 28% on a rental car in El Calafate. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 87 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.

  • What car do most people rent in El Calafate?

    The most popular car to rent while in El Calafate is the Renault Duster, which is a Compact vehicle.

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