Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Punta Arenas?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (9.0 rating), Avis (6.8 rating) and Europcar (4.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Punta Arenas.

What are gas prices like in Punta Arenas?

The average price of petrol in Punta Arenas is S$ 2.09/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 94 and S$ 136 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Punta Arenas for a week from FlexWays?

FlexWays is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Punta Arenas. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about S$ 1,720 per week.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Punta Arenas for the best price?

Generally, for a better deal in Punta Arenas it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 11%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 83 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

Can I rent a car for a month in Punta Arenas?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Punta Arenas check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

What car do most people hire in Punta Arenas?

The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Compact (Hyundai Creta) in Punta Arenas, making it the most popular option.

Cheap Car Rentals in Punta Arenas

Punta Arenas, Chile

7 Apr — 14 Apr

Same drop-off

Fri 7-4

Noon

Fri 14-4

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Punta Arenas?

January

S$ 100

February

S$ 96

March

S$ 95

April

S$ 74

May

S$ 78

June

S$ 83

July

S$ 74

August

S$ 77

September

S$ 77

October

S$ 75

November

S$ 122

December

S$ 123

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Punta Arenas is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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Top rental agencies in Punta Arenas

All major car rental suppliers in Punta Arenas

Hertz

9.0

Wonderful

1 review•2 locations

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Avis

6.8

Okay

11 reviews•2 locations

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Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

would have liked a newer model vehicle. Agent was really friendly and helpful offering local information. Within walking distance from cruise ship.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

We were given an older car that had visible damage. Over 75k. After a day we came to realize that the tires were stripped and had no choice but to continue to use as we were ina remote location. It was very dangerous. Also there were several charges that were not explained when we first reserved the car. The end price was almost 50% more than expected. Very poor and disappointing experience.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

No airport location, not advertised. Not available after hours with any window. Not communicative, no contact.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2018

Muy buena atencion

2.8

Poor|Sep 2017

The SUV that I ordered was unavailable and I had to settle for a mid size sedan. Not adequate for my needs. Poor form.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2017

The staff was great and let us pick up our car early and drop it off a little late. In return for taking a car with a chipped and cracked windshield he waived any additional windshield damage which is very likely on the dirt roads.

1 out of 4

Europcar

4.0

Mediocre

3 reviews•2 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Jan 2023

They required me to provide a passport to rent the car, although there was nothing in the information I read prior to renting that indicated that. It just said I needed to provide an ID. This was a considerable inconvenience as I had to return to our cruise ship to retrieve the document.

4.0

Mediocre|May 2022

The pickup was problematic. One of the attendants was a total slouch, the other was great. But more importantly the car had maintenance lights on when we picked it up - so we had to burn a day while they addressed those. But the main problem is they hit us with a one way fee of 950 USD. Which would be fine, BUT Europcar and KAYAK didnt make this clear when we booked months in advance. They make it appear as if the total cost is the amount we prepaid online and hide this extra fee until you’re already at the counter and its too late. Shame on both of them.

7.6

Good|Jan 2017

The car was new, and fit our needs perfectly. We had plenty of room for ourselves and luggage.

We rented the car in Punta Arenas, a city near the Argentine border, with plans of visiting national parks in both Chile and Argentina. When questioned by the Europcar agent about our plans, I fully disclosed that we would be crossing the border. I fully realize that I missed the fine print in the agreement, and that it wasn't the desk agents job necessarily to alert me of the necessity of obtaining a border crossing approval from Europcar. My complaint is that in the entire rental process, it was never made evident to me, a rental car novice, that this document was necessary. I contend that I cannot be the first to experience this hassle. Secondly, when we found ourselves in this situation at the border, Europcar was not at all helpful in resolving our predicament. It was extremely difficult to contact anyone. When we did contact someone, they were unable to help us. The border agents explained that in the past when travelers encountered the same difficulty, the rental car companies simply call, fax, or email the necessary documents. Not so in our case. We were required to return to Puerto Natales where we were told that we would need to exchange cars in order to cross the border. This was not the case. We were simply given the required document and sent on our way. This certainly could have been done the evening before and sent electronically. Again I fully recognize that the documentation was my responsibility to obtain. I only wish that Europcar had been more responsive to my predicament in our time of need. We lost a full day of our vacation, and incurred the extra expense of gas to return to Puerto Natales, and pay for unexpected hotel aswell.

1 out of 1