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Cheapflights insights for El Calafate car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in El Calafate, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
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 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R1 371, which is about 1 625% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 National (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.
National
10.0
Alamo
10.0
Rentacar
10.0
Avis
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 R896/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in El Calafate is January (R1 775/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 775
February
R1 723
March
R1 705
April
R1 564
May
R1 107
June
R1 055
July
R1 090
August
R896
September
R1 072
October
R1 318
November
R1 705
December
R1 758
What car do most people hire in El Calafate?
The most popular types of cars to hire in El Calafate are the following: Standard cars (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar), SUV cars (Ford EcoSport or similar), and Compact cars (Toyota Etios or similar).
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.
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 16 August 2025.
National
3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
10,0
Alamo
1 review•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
10,0
Comfort
10,0
Overall
10,0
Pick-up/drop-off
10,0
Value
8,0
Rentacar
1 review•2 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
1 review•3 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 hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in El Calafate, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 August 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in El Calafate?
Yes, hiring a vehicle in El Calafate for a month is certainly possible.