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Cheapflights insights for El Calafate Airport car hires

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How far in advance should I hire a car at El Calafate Airport?

Book your car hire at El Calafate Airport 82 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R1 063/day on average when booked 82 days ahead, which saves you 1 307% off the average price.

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What is the best car hire company at El Calafate Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at El Calafate Airport is Avis (rated 10.0/10). National (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Avis
Avis
10.0
National
National
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
10.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at El Calafate Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car at El Calafate Airport is June, when you can expect to pay R894/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at El Calafate Airport is January (R1 839/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R1 839

February

R1 586

March

R1 299

April

R1 181

May

R911

June

R894

July

R894

August

R945

September

R1 046

October

R1 249

November

R1 603

December

R1 839

What car do most people hire at El Calafate Airport?

Full-size cars (Nissan Frontier or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting El Calafate Airport. Economy cars (Dacia Sandero or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Renault Kwid or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at El Calafate Airport?

FlexWays has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations at El Calafate Airport at 1.

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Top rental agencies in El Calafate Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in El Calafate Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in El Calafate Airport. Reviews were last updated on 14 December 2025.

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

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Hertz

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Rentacar

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,0

Value

9,0

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

Cactus Rent A Car

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

6,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in El Calafate Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 December 2025.

  • Which car hire providers are at El Calafate Airport?

    There are 5 car hire providers located at El Calafate Airport. The following companies can be found near the El Calafate Airport car hire counter:Avis (10,0)Hertz (10,0)Rentacar (10,0)Europcar (10,0)FlexWays (2,0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at El Calafate Airport for a week from FlexWays?

    Hiring a car at El Calafate Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. FlexWays, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R20 975/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at El Calafate Airport?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at El Calafate Airport check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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