Chile car hire
Cheap car hire in Chile
| $23/day | Economy |
| $32/day | Compact |
| $52/day | Intermediate |
| $72/day | Standard |
| $64/day | People mover |
| $75/day | Full-size SUV |
| $31/day | Mini |
| $83/day | Passenger van |
| $51/day | Pick-up truck |
| $42/day | Intermediate SUV |
| $48/day | Compact SUV |
| $49/day | Standard SUV |
Car hire directory
Sunnycars car hire locations in Chile
45 Locations
keddy by Europcar car hire locations in Chile
38 Locations
Europcar car hire locations in Chile
30 Locations
Econorent car hire locations in Chile
25 Locations
Hertz car hire locations in Chile
24 Locations
Avis car hire locations in Chile
19 Locations
Budget car hire locations in Chile
15 Locations
Localiza car hire locations in Chile
13 Locations
Rosselot car hire locations in Chile
12 Locations
Ace car hire locations in Chile
11 Locations
Sixt car hire locations in Chile
11 Locations
A Car Rental car hire locations in Chile
9 Locations
Top tips for hiring a car in Chile
- Although there is a dependable long-distance bus system in Chile, getting around individual cities and traveling to natural attractions in Chile, like the Atacama Desert or the Marble Caves, can be difficult and sometimes even impossible to achieve via public transport. Renting a car offers you the most freedom and comfort, as buses in Chile can become very crowded.
- If you’re planning on sticking to the cities, renting a car in Chile will be just fine. However, if you’re planning on driving around the desert or the mountainous areas of the country, you’ll need an SUV with high tire clearance and four-wheel drive to tackle the rough driving terrain and the unpredictable conditions of the roads in these areas.
- For those traveling to Chile with kids under the age of four, be advised that you’ll either need to bring a car seat with you or add one on to your rental car reservation through your provider. Children under four must be secured in a car seat to legally travel in a vehicle. Children ages four to twelve don’t need a car seat, but they can only ride in the back seat.
- If you’re planning on exploring the neighboring country of Argentina, you’ll be able to do so, provided that your specific rental car company allows it and that you give them enough notice to prepare your car and documents. Make sure to check that the company allows you to cross the border before starting the rental process; this will help you avoid hassles during pickup.
FAQs about hiring a car in Chile
On average a car hire in Chile costs $71 per day.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at Europcar ($30/day), Avis ($37/day) and Rosselot ($43/day).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Chile are Europcar (7.4, 60 reviews), rentalcars.com (6.3, 83 reviews), and Avis (6.1, 76 reviews).
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
Based on car searches on KAYAK. The most popular cities to hire a car in Chile are Santiago (43% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Chile). Puerto Montt (29%) and Calama (14%).
On average hiring a car in Chile costs $592 per week ($85 per day).
On average a car hire in Chile costs $2,537 per month ($85 per day).
Driving in Chile is on the right side of the road, and you won’t need an international permit as long as you’ve got your US-issued driver’s license. There are several toll roads in Chile to reduce traffic congestion, and you may get a small tag from your rental car company to pay the toll electronically; if not, you’ll have to pay the tolls in cash.
To rent a car in Chile, you’ll have to be at least 21 years of age and present a major credit card. However, if you’re renting a car in Chile and you’re 21 or 22, be advised that the insurance premium you’ll pay at the time of your car reservation will be double the normal rate.
Petrol prices in Chile are a bit more expensive than they are in the United States, so be prepared to budget accordingly to avoid emptying your travel funds into the tank. A gallon of petrol costs around 2,450 CLP (3.50 USD), whereas petrol in the US is priced at around 2.50 USD per gallon. Most petrol stations are full-service in Chile, so even though you can pay with a card, make sure you leave a few coins to tip the attendant.
The speed limits in Chile are strictly enforced by Chilean police, but they’re similar to the speed limits imposed on roads in the United States. The maximum driving speeds in metropolitan areas are 50-60 km/h (31-38 mph), the speed limit on rural roads is generally around 100 km/h (62 mph) and the speed limit on the expressway is usually 120 km/h (75 mph).