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Comparison of prices on car rental in the whole of Chile with autoprio.com. With us, no unpleasant surprise awaits when you pick up your rental car when you arrive at your destination. All prices include free mileage, fees at the airport and necessary insurances, local taxes and fees. We can help you look for affordable rental cars in Chile online. If you only want to rent from a specific company, you can choose that when you do your search. Best prices on renting economy, luxury and family vehicles.

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Tips and advice on renting a car in Chile

Here we have put together some tips on what to consider when looking for a rental car in Chile and regions/states such as Santiago Metropolitan, Biobío, Valparaíso, Maule, Araucanía, O'Higgins, Los Lagos, Coquimbo, Antofagasta and Ñuble.

Are there several of you who will drive the car? Where are you going?

Extra driver? If more than one person is driving the car, this must be stated at the time of booking or at the company upon arrival. Remember that there may be restrictions on driving the car to other countries and taking the car from or to islands such as Chiloé Island, Tierra del Fuego, Easter Island, Wellington Island and Jorge Burgos Ramirez Island.

Refuel the car before returning it

Different companies have different fuel conditions. If the car is to be refueled before return, do so to avoid extra fees from the rental car company. Some smaller companies have an administrative fee for refueling the car if it is to be left empty, which is stated in the conditions but not always in the total price. Look extra carefully at the refueling regulations! If the company has 'Pick up full, drop off empty' then there may be an administrative fee for refueling. Any fee is stated during the booking. It is often the cheaper companies that have 'Pick up full, drop off empty'.

Book as early as possible

Book as early as possible, it will usually be more expensive if you wait. In large cities such as Santiago, Puente Alto, Antofagasta, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Talcahuano, San Bernardo, Temuco, Iquique and Concepción, prices often rise the later you book. It can also be difficult to find cars at major airports such as Santiago Airport, Antofagasta Airport, La Araucanía Airport, Iquique Airport, Talcahuano Carriel Sur Airport, Rancagua Airport, Chacalluta Arica Airport, El Tepual Airport, La Florida Airport and El Loa-Calama Airport, if you wait too long.

Compare prices from several companies and book the rental car on the Internet

Rent a car cheap in ChileSearching and booking car rental on the Internet becomes cheaper and it is easier and takes less time. Compare many companies and sites to find the best price. Autoprio.com compares several companies at the same time in a single search via Cartrawler. We do not own any cars but only compare prices from different companies such as e.g. Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Sixt, Thrifty, National, Enterprise, Alamo and Dollar, etc.

Do a quick inspection upon pickup

Inspect and examine the rental car when you pick it up. Check that all damages, scratches and dents are included in the condition report. Check how big the deductible is! What often differentiates between smaller, cheaper companies in Chile and larger global companies is the amount of the deductible. Also read the conditions carefully when it comes to how the car is to be returned. Smaller local companies may have an administrative fee if the car is to be returned with an empty tank. Any fee is stated in our terms and conditions when you apply.

Review the contract & terms carefully

Review and read the rental conditions before booking the rental car. Autoprio.com offers rental cars from several different rental car companies and the conditions differ between the different companies. Smaller companies may have administrative fees to be paid on site that relate to refueling after return. Any fees are stated during the booking. Review and read the contract when you pick up your rental car. Autoprio.com offers cheap rental cars from several different rental car companies in Chile and the contract differs between the different companies. If there is something you do not understand in the contract, ask someone from the company on site or contact us directly.

Is free mileage / free miles included?

Check that free mileage is included in the rent. If free mileage is not included, check that the number of kilometers in the contract is sufficient. All major companies have unlimited mileage, but less expensive companies may have a maximum mileage per day.

Frequently asked questions about car rental & renting a car in Chile

What is the best rental car company in Chile?

Based on ratings and reviews on autoprio.com, the best car rental companies in Chile are Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, National, Europcar and Budget. You can find these car hire companies in cities like Temuco, Viña del Mar, Talcahuano, Antofagasta, Santiago, Valparaíso, Puente Alto, San Bernardo, Concepción and Iquique.

What are the most popular car rental locations in Chile?

Based on searches on autoprio.com, the most popular cities to rent a car in Chile are Antofagasta, Viña del Mar, Puente Alto, Concepción, Talca, Rancagua, Santiago, San Bernardo, La Pintana, Talcahuano, Temuco, Coquimbo, Arica, Valparaíso and Iquique. The most popular airports are Antofagasta Airport, Talcahuano Carriel Sur Airport, Iquique Airport, Rancagua Airport, Santiago Airport and La Araucanía Airport.

Which costs are included in the rental price in Chile?

In the majority of cases the rental price includes airport fee, third party liability protection, collision damage waiver, unlimited mileage, tax and breakdown assistance. Please note that the costs included may vary depending on the car rental company and destination. The car hire company may also choose to ask you for a deposit or excess at the rental desk in Chile. Make sure to check the rental conditions at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

Are there any cross-border charges if you want to leave Chile?

The car rental agents like Sixt, Thrifty, Hertz, Avis, National, Europcar and Budget may choose to charge you for cross-border travel. Any fees will need to be paid at the rental desk in Chile in local currency. We will state whether cross-border travel is allowed and in which countries at the time of booking under rental conditions at Autoprio.com.

How much do you charge for excess in Chile?

The excess amount depends on the car hire company and the rented vehicle and it will be refunded within 10-28 days after the rental if there has been no damage. Cartrawler offer damage refund insurance in association with Autoprio.com insurance partners, which will allow you to claim for reimbursement in the event that you have been charged for collision damage or theft. This damage refund insurance can be purchased at the time of booking.

How old do you have to be to rent a car in Chile?

Most car hire companies have a minimum age limit of 21 years for rentals. However, requirements may vary depending on the car rental company and destination country. Please note that there may be additional charges if the main driver is under 25 or over 75 years old to cover the extra insurance cost. Any additional fee will be mentioned at the time of booking under summary of charges before you confirm the reservation at Autoprio.com.

What is the cheapest car rental company in Chile?

In the past 14 days, the cheapest rental cars were found on Autoprio.com at Rosselot, Chilecar, United Chile, Econorent, OClock, Koyer, Ecarent and Chilean in cities like Temuco, Viña del Mar, Talcahuano, Antofagasta, Santiago, Valparaíso, Puente Alto, San Bernardo, Concepción and Iquique, etc and at airports like Antofagasta Airport, Talcahuano Carriel Sur Airport, Iquique Airport, Rancagua Airport, Santiago Airport and La Araucanía Airport, etc.

Do I need an international driver’s licence in Chile?

If your licence is not printed in the Roman alphabet (i.e. Arabic, Greek, Russian or Chinese) you will need to bring an international driving licence and your domestic licence in Chile. If you are renting abroad (outside your country of residence, or outside where your license was issued), an international drivers licence is usually required regardless of the alphabet. International driver’s licences must be accompanied by the original domestic licence of the driver.

Are there extra charges for drop-off at a different location in Chile?

Yes, in most cases the car rental agents like Hertz, Sixt, Avis, Europcar and Budget will charge an extra fee if you wish to return the vehicle at a different location in Chile. We will clearly state whether the one-way fee is included in the rental price or what additional cost may arise at the time of booking at Autoprio.com.

Can I book without a credit card in Chile?

Yes. You can make a booking without a credit card with Autoprio.com in Chile. Note that, even if you choose to pay by debit card, you will have to provide a valid credit card in the driver’s name at the time of pick-up since the rental agent requires a credit card from which to take the rental deposit. Credit cards accepted for pick-up are MasterCard, Visa, and in some cases American Express.

How can I find car rentals near me in Chile?

Do a search for the city, island or airport closest to you in Chile. A search for country or e.g. island in Chile lists the largest airports like El Tepual Airport, Iquique Airport, Rancagua Airport, La Araucanía Airport, Santiago Airport, Talcahuano Carriel Sur Airport, Antofagasta Airport, Chacalluta Arica Airport, El Loa-Calama Airport and La Florida Airport. Then take a look at our map of cheap car hire companies to find the best rental cars near you.

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We compare rental car prices and car rental from several companies in all popular destinations in Chile, and find the best prices on rental cars. Search for and book in cities and communities such as, Santiago, Puente Alto, Antofagasta, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Talcahuano, San Bernardo, Temuco, Iquique, Concepción. We list prices from companies that are safe and quality assured so that there will not be any problems when you arrive.

Chile facts

Chile (Republic of Chile) is a country with approximately 16,746,000 inhabitants and is located in South America. Total surface/area 756,950 km² / 292,260 mi². It is the 6th largest country on South America when it comes to inhabitants and the 7th largest regarding its surface. The capital is Santiago which has 4,837,300 inhabitants. It consists of sixteen regions/states/counties and the largest are Santiago Metropolitan, Biobío, Maule, Araucanía, O’Higgins, Los Lagos, Coquimbo, Antofagasta, Los Ríos, Atacama, Tarapacá, Arica y Parinacota, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Aysén, Valparaíso and Ñuble. Chile is the 59th largest country on when it comes to inhabitants and the 39th largest regarding the surface. Other names for this country is Republic of Chile, República de Chile. Spanish are official languages spoken and written in the country. The five highest mountains are Ojos del Salado (6891 m / 22,608 ft), Cerro Tupungato (6570 m / 21,555 ft), Cerro Solo (6190 m / 20,308 ft), Cerro Aucanquilcha (6176 m / 20,262 ft) and Cerro Juncal (6110 m / 20,046 ft). Peru, Bolivia, Argentina are neighboring countries. Is it included in the price to cross national borders? Usually not, the car rental company may charge a fee to cross national borders to Peru, Bolivia, Argentina. All additional costs are paid directly at the rental desk in the local currency, Peso (CLP). It is stated in the rental terms and during the booking whether it is allowed to cross national borders and to which countries. The five largest communities are Santiago (c. 4837300 pop), Puente Alto (c. 510400 pop), Antofagasta (c. 309800 pop), Viña del Mar (c. 294600 pop), Valparaíso (c. 282400 pop). Sites on internet often have the domain ending .cl. The official currency is Peso (CLP) and is used to pay your purchases with. +56 is the country code when you want to make a phone call to the country. Weather and maps of cities, the country etc. in Chile. Get suggestions on experiences, attractions, museums and destinations that could be worth a visit during your trip to the country.

Tourist attractions och activities in Chile

Cueva de los cóndores, Municipal swimming pool Coinco, Parque Nieve Farellones, Parque Entretenciones, Juegos Arvi, Terrazas, AquaBuin, Canopy, Water park Aviva, Vertigo Park, Juegos Diana, Water park, Water park Curunina, Centro Recreativo el Oasis, Buin Park, Mampato and Fantasilandia are water parks, amusement parks, or theme parks. Looking for activities and experiences with the kids? Looking at exotic animals? Zoológico Nacional, Criadero de Avestruces, Granja Educativa Don Alfredo, Granjaventura, Parque Safari de Rancagua, Buin Zoo, Granja, Selva Viva and Zoológico de Quilpué are tropicarium, tropical house, animal parks, aquarium, zoos and terrarium in Chile. Often you can visit without booking before, but some wineries require you to book in advance. Vineyards and wine producers in Chile are for example Winery Laura Hartwig, Zuccardi, Viña TresMontes, Bodega Fapes, Monteviejo, Gimenez Riili, Terraustral Dominicia, Ofournier, Appon, Los Parrales, Finca Abril, Diamandes, del Yaucha, Chakana Ayni and Masi Tupungato. Taste the local wine in Chile?

Cheap car rental with unlimited mileage in Chile

There are many different models and sizes of cars to choose from. Fleet list in Chile: Exotic cars (Exotic), Estate, Mini elite, 5 seater minivan (5 seat minivan), Mini cars (Mini), Economy cars (Economy), Standard cars (Standard), Luxury elite, Compact elite, Economy elite, Convertible, Intermediate elite, Special cars (Special), Minivan, SUV / Jeep (SUV), Medium SUV, Large truck-lorry (Large truck), 7 seater minivan (7 seat minivan), Cargo van, Premium cars (Premium), Moped, Electric cars, 9 seater minivan / Minibus (9 seat minivan), Small SUV, Hybrid cars, Compact cars (Compact), Fullsize elite, Intermediate, Luxury cars (Luxury), Small-medium truck-lorry (Small-medium truck), Fullsize cars (Fullsize). Big cities and popular destinations have more car types to choose from. If you want to rent a luxury car then search at the major airports and the most popular destinations in the major regions such as Santiago Metropolitan, Biobío, Maule, Araucanía, O’Higgins, Los Lagos, Coquimbo, Antofagasta, Los Ríos, Atacama, Tarapacá, Arica y Parinacota, Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica, Aysén, Valparaíso and Ñuble etc. It can also be harder to find and book special cars during peak season, if you do not search well in advance, before you need your rental car.

Cars you can rent in Chile are e.g. Large truck-lorry, Fullsize elite, Luxury elite, Hybrid cars, etc. Exotic cars: e.g. BMW Z4 Convertible, Small SUV, Electric cars, etc. Intermediate: e.g. Toyota Avensis, Chevrolet Cobalt, Nissan Terrano Pickup, Chevrolet Cruze, etc. Mini cars: e.g. Chevrolet Spark, Kia Picanto, Chevrolet Sonic, etc. Economy cars: e.g. Peugeot 2008, Renault Clio, Peugeot 208, etc. 7 seater minivan: e.g. Opel Zafira, Dodge Caravan, Chrysler Voyager, Peugeot 807, Compact elite, etc. SUV / Jeep: e.g. Ford Expedition, Hyundai Santa Fe, Audi Q5, Ford Escape, etc. Minivan: e.g. Hyundai H1, Suzuki APV, etc. Premium cars: e.g. BMW 5 Series, Lexus IS 250, Small-medium truck-lorry, Convertible, Intermediate elite, etc. Standard cars: e.g. Ford Fusion, Hyundai Sonata, Renault Laguna, etc. Fullsize cars: e.g. BMW 4 Series Convertible, BMW 3 Series, etc. Luxury cars: e.g. BMW 7 Series, BMW X6, etc. Estate: e.g. Subaru Outback, Toyota Corolla Estate, etc. Compact cars: e.g. Nissan Versa, Hyundai Ioniq, BMW 1 Series, Kia Soul, Economy elite, Moped, etc. 9 seater minivan / Minibus: e.g. Hyundai H1, Renault Trafic, etc. Cargo van: e.g. Mitsubishi L200 Pickup, Mitsubishi L200, Chevrolet D-Max, Medium SUV, Special cars, 5 seater minivan, Mini elite, etc. However, in smaller cities and on islands like Isla Chiloé, Isla Tierra del Fuego, Easter Island, Isla Wellington, Isla Jorge Burgos Ramirez, Islote Blanco, Isla Nueva, Isla Zola, Islote Zero, Isla Zepeda, Isla Zelada, Isla Zeineb, Islote Zealous, Isla Zealous, Isla Zabala, Isla Zapata, Isla Zañartu, Islote Yunque, Isla Young, Isla Yerbas Buenas, Isla Yencouma, Isla Yellow, Isla Yates, Isla Yáñez, Isla Yalac, Islote Yal, Isla Yagan, Isla Yack, Isla Wren, Isla Wood, Isla Wollaston, Isla Waegen, Islote Wingate, Islote Wilson, Isla Wilson, Isla Wilma, Isla Williams, Williams Island, Isla Williams, Wigwam Island, Isla Wickham, Isla Whittlebury, Isla White Horse, Whidbey Island, Wet Island, Isla Westminster Hall and Isla Westhoff etc, the range is smaller.

Traffic and parking regulations

Renting and driving a car is usually easy and effortless, but as in all countries there are many traffic regulations in Chile you must follow. If you are going to visit and drive in large cities such as Santiago, Puente Alto, Antofagasta, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Talcahuano, San Bernardo, Temuco, Iquique, Concepción, prepare yourself for a lot of traffic, especially in rush hour and that it is sometimes difficult to find parking. Try to memorize the most common parking and traffic regulations before you leave to ensure that your car trip is safe, and to avoid trouble with the police.

What to consider when looking for rental cars in Chile?

If you already have decided to rent a car in Chile before you leave and want to part as little as possible, you ought to book a car before you leave. First of all, you should try booking your car online. It is often the cheapest, easiest way to look for and compare, and it saves you time. If your car is supposed to be collected at an airport such as Santiago Nuevo Pudahuel Arturo Merino Benítez Airport, Antofagasta Cerro Moreno Andrés Sabella Gálvez Airport, La Araucanía Temuco International Airport, Iquique Diego Aracena Los Cóndores Airport, Talcahuano Carriel Sur Concepción Airport, Rancagua de la Independencia Airport, Chacalluta Arica Airport and El Tepual Puerto Montt International Airport, you should book before you leave. One search shows many options. When you are looking for a rental car in Chile, autoprio.com compares, for example, these companies: Sixt, Enterprise, Chilecar, Europcar, OClock, Dollar, National, United Chile, Alamo, Advantage, Budget, Ecarent, Ocarrol, Econorent, Rosselot, Avis, Hertz, Keddy By Europcar, Thrifty, Localiza, Chilean, InterRent, Koyer.

Destinations in Chile

Compare car rental and find cheap hire cars in regions such as: Car Rental Santiago Metropolitan, Car Rental Biobío, Cheap Hire Cars Valparaíso, Maule, Araucanía, O'Higgins, Los Lagos, Coquimbo, Antofagasta, Ñuble, Los Ríos, Atacama, Tarapacá, Arica y Parinacota and Magallanes and Chilean Antarctica. Cheap Van Rentals in Chile. Find the best hire cars and the cheapest car rental in towns such as: Cheapest Hire Cars Santiago, Rent a Car Puente Alto, Compare Car Hire Antofagasta, Viña del Mar, Valparaíso, Talcahuano, San Bernardo, Temuco, Iquique, Concepción, Rancagua, La Pintana, Talca, Arica, Coquimbo, Port Montt, La Serena, Chillán, Calama and Osorno. Here you can compare rental cars and vehicle rent from several companies in Chile. Compare car hire and van rental in airports such as: Rent a Car Santiago Airport, Rental Cars Antofagasta Airport, Car Hire La Araucanía Airport, Iquique Airport, Talcahuano Carriel Sur Airport, Rancagua Airport, Chacalluta Arica Airport, El Tepual Airport, La Florida Airport, El Loa-Calama Airport, Pichoy Airport, Chamonate Airport, Punta Arenas Airport, San Rafael Airport, Teniente Vidal Airfield, Vallenar Airport, Gamboa Airport, El Mirador Airport, Temuco Maquehue Airport and Balmaceda Airport.

Car rental companies we compare in Chile

To find the best price for a car, autoprio.com compares, among others, the following companies; OClock, InterRent, Chilean, Budget, Econorent, Thrifty, Enterprise, United Chile, Alamo, Keddy By Europcar, National, Ecarent, Advantage, Sixt, Localiza, Hertz, Dollar, Koyer, Chilecar, Rosselot, Avis, Europcar and Ocarrol in Chile.

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