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Cheap Car Rentals in El Calafate

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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 15 April 2025.

January

RM 441

February

RM 432

March

RM 423

April

RM 384

May

RM 234

June

RM 238

July

RM 234

August

RM 234

September

RM 269

October

RM 326

November

RM 419

December

RM 437

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

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 15 April 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving El Calafate, such as National, Alamo and Rentacar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

National

3 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

10.0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

8.0

Rentacar

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Budget

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Hertz

6.0
Okay
1 review•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Cactus Rent A Car

1 location
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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 15 April 2025.

  • Which car hire 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 car hire companies in El Calafate.

  • What are petrol prices like in El Calafate?

    The average price of petrol in El Calafate is RM 5.13/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between RM 231 and RM 333 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 28%. Aim to book your car hire at least 87 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in El Calafate.

  • 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 hire in El Calafate?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to El Calafate is Compact (Toyota Etios) based on our Cheapflights data.

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