Cheapflights insights for El Calafate car rentals
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?
For the best savings on car rentals in El Calafate, make your reservation 85 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$612/day – about 669% 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?
The cheapest month to hire a car in El Calafate is August, when you can expect to pay HK$408/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in El Calafate is January (HK$793/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
HK$793
February
HK$769
March
HK$761
April
HK$699
May
HK$495
June
HK$479
July
HK$479
August
HK$408
September
HK$487
October
HK$589
November
HK$754
December
HK$785
What car do most people rent in El Calafate?
The most popular types of cars to hire in El Calafate are the following: Standard cars (Chevrolet Cobalt or similar), Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar), and Economy cars (Class Economy Car 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 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 14 July 2025.
Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving El Calafate, such as National, Alamo and Rentacar. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
National
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Alamo
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Rentacar
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Avis
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Europcar
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Budget
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Hertz
Overview
Cleanliness
Comfort
Overall
Pick-up/drop-off
Value
Cactus Rent A Car
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 14 July 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in El Calafate?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in El Calafate check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.