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Cheap Car Hire in El Calafate

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

To get the best deal on car hire in El Calafate, book about 88 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R1 071, which is about 1 303% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in El Calafate?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in El Calafate 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
Alamo
Alamo
10.0
Rentacar
Rentacar
10.0

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in El Calafate is August, when you can expect to pay R799/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in El Calafate is January (R1 582/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 582

February

R1 518

March

R1 470

April

R1 342

May

R1 007

June

R959

July

R975

August

R799

September

R879

October

R1 167

November

R1 374

December

R1 550

Which car hire company has the most locations in El Calafate?

In El Calafate, Hertz, Localiza, and National have 3 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

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Top rental agencies in El Calafate

Explore the leading car hire agencies in El Calafate known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in El Calafate. Reviews were last updated on 4 February 2026.

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

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

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•2 locations
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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

Budget

2 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,3

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

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

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in El Calafate, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 February 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in El Calafate?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in El Calafate for a month is certainly possible.

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