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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?
To get the best deal on car hire in El Calafate, book about 77 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 272, which is about 246% cheaper than the typical rate.
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 Avis (rated 10.0/10). National (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
10.0
National
10.0
Alamo
10.0
Rentacar
10.0
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 AED 180/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in El Calafate is January (AED 364/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
AED 364
February
AED 364
March
AED 353
April
AED 323
May
AED 231
June
AED 220
July
AED 228
August
AED 180
September
AED 206
October
AED 272
November
AED 349
December
AED 364
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 (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), and Economy cars (Toyota Yaris 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 29 October 2025.
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
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
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
Cactus Rent A Car
1 location
Hertz
1 review•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.0
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 29 October 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.