Cheapflights insights for El Calafate car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in El Calafate, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in El Calafate?
For the best savings on car rentals in El Calafate, make your reservation 75 days before pickup. The average price then is just ₱4,252/day – about 5,210% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in El Calafate?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental 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.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in El Calafate?
Planning a car rental in El Calafate? August is the cheapest month, costing about ₱2,965 per day. In contrast, January is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ₱5,651. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
₱5,651
February
₱5,539
March
₱5,427
April
₱4,980
May
₱3,525
June
₱3,637
July
₱3,413
August
₱2,965
September
₱3,413
October
₱4,196
November
₱5,427
December
₱5,595
What car do most people rent in El Calafate?
Standard rentals (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting El Calafate. Compact rentals (Class Compact Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Full-size rentals (Renault Duster or similar).
Which car rental company has the most locations in El Calafate?
In El Calafate, Hertz, Localiza, and National have 3 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.
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 July 5, 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving El Calafate, such as National, Alamo and Rentacar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.
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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 July 5, 2025.
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.