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On average a rental car in El Calafate costs $98 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 El Calafate found in the last 2 weeks is $48.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget ($28/day), Avis ($31/day) and Fox ($39/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget Intl Comandante Armando Tola 9405 (11 miles from city center).
Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in El Calafate. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.
The average gas price in El Calafate is $4.35 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $52 and $70, depending on the car size.
Compact (Toyota Etios or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in El Calafate.
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A Compact car rental in El Calafate costs $78 per day, on average.
An Intermediate car rental in El Calafate costs $144 per day, on average.
An Economy car rental in El Calafate costs $83 per day, on average.
In El Calafate, cars are most frequently rented at Rentacar Ruta 11 , Santa Cruz (11 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in El Calafate costs $685 per week ($98 per day).
On average a rental car in El Calafate costs $2,936 per month ($98 per day).
Most car rental providers in El Calafate offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in El Calafate, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 19 car rental agencies in El Calafate.
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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in El Calafate so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
The needs, planned activities, and preferences affect the type of car you will need in El Calafate. When visiting places like El Chalten, which has rough roads, it's recommended to use SUVs or 4x4 vehicles as they are suitable for off-road trips. All-Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles are suitable during the winter seasons of June to August, as they have better traction and control on slippery surfaces. Sedans offer easy navigation on city streets like Avenida Jorge Newbery and well-maintained roads as they are fuel-efficient, making them ideal for long drives.
El Calafate speed limits are regulated by provincial laws set by the province of Santa Cruz and may vary depending on the type of roads and specific area. Urban areas within the town of El Calafate have a speed limit of 40 km/h (approximately 25 mph) to ensure the safety of all road users. The speed limit of roads connecting to rural areas like Ruta Provincial 15 (RP15) is 60 km/h (approximately 37 mph). The speed limit is subject to change depending on specific road conditions like construction zones or maintenance.
El Calafate offers parking options for easy access to shops, the town center, and restaurants. The train station public parking lot on Bow Avenue offers a free parking, with charges applicable after 9 hours. Street parking in the town center is provided for short-term parking, which operates on a pay–and–display system with charges of approximately 40 ARS (0.15 USD) per hour. The most popular payment method is using coins for the parking meters or kiosks that accept cash; some parking meters offer card payments.
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Intl Comandante Armando Tola
+54 9 2966 50 6020
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Adrian Bahamonde 150
+54 2902 49 3033
Av. Libertador
+54 2902 49 3033
Ruta 11
+54 2902 49 2525
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Av Del Libertador 687
+54 2902 49 1398
Av Libertador 1319 Pb Local 1
+54 290 249 5330
Ruta 11
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Ruta 11 Sn Aeropuerto Internacional
+54 9 11 4427 1657
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Calle 9 De Julio N 190
+54 290 249 6200
Intl Comandante Armando Tola
+54 9 2966 50 6020
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Aeropuerto Inter Comandante Armando Tola, .
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Avenida Del Libertador, 687
+54 2902 49 1398
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Av Del Libertador 1822
+54 290 249 3033
Ruta 11
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Europcar, Ruta 11 , Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Arman
+54 9 11 4427 1657
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Astor Piazzolla International Airport, Autovia 2 Km 398. 5
+54 114 316 6570
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+54 9 294 470 1379
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Avenida del Libertador Nº
+54 11 5263 0917
El Calafate Airport
+54 9 294 495 5886
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Pick-up location | El Calafate |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Standard, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 31 |
Airport locations | 19 |
Popular agencies | Alamo, Budget, Fox, Avis, Localiza |