Calama car rentals from $27/day

As the streets may be in poor condition and some roads are merely dirt tracks, a truck or SUV is highly recommended. With a city car, passengers could feel sick quickly due to the unsteady roads, and there could even be damages to less robust cars. With an SUV, you gain good road grip without having to maneuver a bulky car.

Within city limits, the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph) and there are some roads that permit 60 km/h (38 mph). Secondary rural roads allow up to 100 km/h (62 mph), but drivers should also take the road conditions into account. Freeways permit 120 km/h (75 mph) unless posted otherwise.

Many hotels in Calama have hotels with their own parking lot, so ask your accommodation whether a spot for your rental car is included, as this is the easiest and most convenient way to find a parking space for your car. There are also public parking lots, like the Estacionamiento Progreso Calama, the Estacionamiento Centro, or the Carpe Diem parking lot, that are good options when leaving the hotel for the city.

On average a rental car in Calama costs $43 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Calama found in the last 2 weeks is $38.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Calama. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

Car rental companies onsite at El Loa airport include United, Budget, Street Rent a Car, Avis, Chilean Rent A Car and Routes Car & Truck Rentals.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from El Loa airport to off-airport locations include Budget, and Avis.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Intermediate car rental in Calama costs $56 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Calama costs $42 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Calama costs $64 per day, on average.

In Calama, cars are most frequently rented at Budget El Loa (3 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Calama offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Calama, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 28 car rental agencies in Calama.

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