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 85 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 286, which is about 259% 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 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 AED 191/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in El Calafate is January (AED 371/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 371
February
AED 360
March
AED 356
April
AED 327
May
AED 231
June
AED 224
July
AED 224
August
AED 191
September
AED 228
October
AED 275
November
AED 353
December
AED 367
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), 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. Make sure to read reviews, pricing info, location, and other important details before choosing a rental car agency.
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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 14 July 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.