El Calafate

Cheap Car Hire in El Calafate from R1 400

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El Calafate car hires in 2026

Most popular company

RENTACARARGENTINA

Price of petrol per litre

R23,96

Average price per day

R2 419

Cheapest price per day

R1 400

Popular car types in El Calafate

There are 21 hire agencies servicing El Calafate. These agencies, altogether, have 34 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in El Calafate with prices from R1 400 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here is a car type you can hire in El Calafate:

Compact

Compact

R1 400+

Best car hire deals found in El Calafate

Suzuki CiazR1 400/day
Suzuki Ciaz

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 65 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R1 131, which is about 1 467% 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 Avis (rated 10.0/10). National (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in El Calafate is September, when you can expect to pay R915/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in El Calafate is January (R1 580/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 580

February

R1 464

March

R1 381

April

R1 148

May

R1 015

June

R998

July

R1 015

August

R932

September

R915

October

R1 098

November

R1 364

December

R1 497

Top rental agencies in El Calafate

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

National

3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

10,0
Wonderful
1 review•3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

8,0

Budget

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

9,3

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,3

Cactus Rent A Car

1 location
Overview

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
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

6,0

Thrifty

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

5,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

3,0

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in El Calafate?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R2 419/day when booking a car hire in El Calafate. The absolute best deal a user found was for R2 048/day from FlexWays, booked on Oct. 31.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in El Calafate for a week from Rentacar?

    Rentacar is one of the most popular car hire companies in El Calafate, offering car hire for around R18 997 per week on average.

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

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

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in El Calafate for a month?

    Our recent data shows that FlexWays can potentially be 32% below the average car hire price in El Calafate. Check prices and availability for FlexWays and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in El Calafate is on average R81 414 a month or R2 714 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your El Calafate car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in El Calafate for a weekend?

    It costs R0 for a weekend car hire in El Calafate, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Compact as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in El Calafate in December, prices are R0 per day on average.

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