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    Renault Clio
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    3
    $100.51
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Online check-in
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    Renault Logan
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    $61.50
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Avenida del Libertador N-º 1174, el calafete
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Avenida del Libertador N-º 1174, el calafete
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Excellent service
    Online check-in
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    Fiat Cronos
    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    7
    $105.23
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
    Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, go to Counter number 03 of the arrivals sector inside the airport where the representative will be waiting for you. If you have any questions or need help, contact +54 9 11 6751-8989.
    Drop-off information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
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    Online check-in
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    Chevrolet Tracker
    or similar Compact SUV
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    13
    $121.62
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Meet & Greet
    Pick-up information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
    Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, go to Counter number 03 in the arrivals area, where a representative will be waiting with a sign displaying the passenger's name. If there are any questions or assistance is needed, contact +54 911 5259-9877 (Phone and WhatsApp). Thank you!
    Drop-off information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Excellent service
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Volkswagen Gol
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    2
    $96.03
    per day
    Free cancellation
    7.8
    Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
    Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, go to Counter number 03 of the arrivals sector inside the airport where the representative will be waiting for you. If you have any questions or need help, contact +54 9 11 6751-8989.
    Drop-off information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Average deposit
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    Unlimited mileage
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    Volkswagen Gol
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    4
    $100.51
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Fiat Palio
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    5
    $101.64
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Chevrolet Onix
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    6
    $103.89
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Chevrolet Prisma
    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    8
    $112.82
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Fiat Cronos
    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    9
    $112.91
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Renault Clio
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    10
    $118.47
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    From avenida Libertador General San Martin, go aproximatelly 12 blocks to the Municipality building in direction to the National Park Los Glaciares. The Alamo rental facility is in front of the Nature Reserve´s Information center.
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Volkswagen Gol
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    11
    $118.47
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    From avenida Libertador General San Martin, go aproximatelly 12 blocks to the Municipality building in direction to the National Park Los Glaciares. The Alamo rental facility is in front of the Nature Reserve´s Information center.
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Fiat Palio
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    12
    $119.83
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    From avenida Libertador General San Martin, go aproximatelly 12 blocks to the Municipality building in direction to the National Park Los Glaciares. The Alamo rental facility is in front of the Nature Reserve´s Information center.
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Chevrolet Onix
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    14
    $122.55
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    From avenida Libertador General San Martin, go aproximatelly 12 blocks to the Municipality building in direction to the National Park Los Glaciares. The Alamo rental facility is in front of the Nature Reserve´s Information center.
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Renault Clio
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    15
    $123.35
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Volkswagen Gol
    or similar Economy
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    16
    $123.35
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Fiat Palio
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    17
    $124.71
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Chevrolet Onix
    or similar Compact
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    5
    18
    $127.44
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Chevrolet Prisma
    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    19
    $133.33
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    From avenida Libertador General San Martin, go aproximatelly 12 blocks to the Municipality building in direction to the National Park Los Glaciares. The Alamo rental facility is in front of the Nature Reserve´s Information center.
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Chevrolet Cobalt
    or similar Standard
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    20
    $133.37
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Fiat Cronos
    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    21
    $133.45
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    From avenida Libertador General San Martin, go aproximatelly 12 blocks to the Municipality building in direction to the National Park Los Glaciares. The Alamo rental facility is in front of the Nature Reserve´s Information center.
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Online check-in
    Save time at the rental desk by filing in your information online.
    Jeep Renegade
    or similar Compact Crossover
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    22
    $133.80
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Meet & Greet
    Pick-up information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
    Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, go to Counter number 03 in the arrivals area, where a representative will be waiting with a sign displaying the passenger's name. If there are any questions or assistance is needed, contact +54 911 5259-9877 (Phone and WhatsApp). Thank you!
    Drop-off information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Nissan Versa
    or similar Standard
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    23
    $134.33
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Toyota Etios
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    24
    $136.59
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.3
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    AV DEL LIBERTADOR 687, EL CALAFATE, 9405
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Chevrolet Prisma
    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    25
    $138.22
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Fiat Cronos
    or similar Intermediate
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    26
    $138.33
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Chevrolet Cobalt
    or similar Standard
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    27
    $158.16
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    From avenida Libertador General San Martin, go aproximatelly 12 blocks to the Municipality building in direction to the National Park Los Glaciares. The Alamo rental facility is in front of the Nature Reserve´s Information center.
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Nissan Versa
    or similar Standard
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    28
    $159.32
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    From avenida Libertador General San Martin, go aproximatelly 12 blocks to the Municipality building in direction to the National Park Los Glaciares. The Alamo rental facility is in front of the Nature Reserve´s Information center.
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Toyota Etios
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    29
    $162.04
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.1
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    From avenida Libertador General San Martin, go aproximatelly 12 blocks to the Municipality building in direction to the National Park Los Glaciares. The Alamo rental facility is in front of the Nature Reserve´s Information center.
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 1301, El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Chevrolet Cobalt
    or similar Standard
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    30
    $163.04
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Nissan Versa
    or similar Standard
    Manual
    5
    3
    A/C
    4
    31
    $164.20
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Toyota Etios
    or similar Standard
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    32
    $166.93
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    Rental office
    Pick-up information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Drop-off information
    Downtown
    Av. del Libertador 687, Z9405AHE El Calafate, Santa Cruz, ArgentINA
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Nissan Frontier
    or similar Standard Extended Cab Pickup
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    33
    $170.59
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.5
    Excellent
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    Ruta 11 s/n
    The Sixt branch is located in the arrival hall on the right-hand side.
    Drop-off information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    Ruta 11 s/n
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Ford EcoSport
    or similar Compact SUV
    Manual
    5
    1
    A/C
    5
    34
    $217.65
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    Ruta 11 Sn, Hall Arrivals Local 3 EL CALAFATE AIRPORT
    Drop-off information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    Ruta 11 Sn, Hall Arrivals Local 3 EL CALAFATE AIRPORT
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    Renault Duster
    or similar Intermediate SUV
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    35
    $218.67
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.4
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    Ruta 11 Sn, Hall Arrivals Local 3 EL CALAFATE AIRPORT
    Drop-off information
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    Ruta 11 Sn, Hall Arrivals Local 3 EL CALAFATE AIRPORT
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
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    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 16:34 on 21/11/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

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    Travel information

    Languages
    Spanish, Italian, Arabic, German
    Currency
    ARS
    Drive on
    Right-hand side
    Country code
    +54
    Average car rental price
    $143 per day
    Average car rental length
    5 days
    Speed limit within town
    45–60 km/h or 28–37 mph
    Speed limit out of town
    80–130 km/h or 50–81 mph
    Acceptable limit of BAC
    0.05%
    Rating
    9.8 / 10

    Top 13 cities near El Calafate

    1. El Chalten
      121.3 km / 75.37 miles away
    2. Ushuaiafrom $50.70 per day
      567.2 km / 352.44 miles away
    3. Trelewfrom $55.30 per day
      939.9 km / 584.03 miles away
    4. San Carlos de Barilochefrom $27.16 per day
      1,017.5 km / 632.25 miles away
    5. Mendozafrom $26.35 per day
      1,958.6 km / 1,217.02 miles away
    6. Buenos Airesfrom $32.46 per day
      2,037.5 km / 1,266.04 miles away
    7. Cordobafrom $30.53 per day
      2,205.9 km / 1,370.68 miles away
    8. Santa Fefrom $81.69 per day
      2,264.2 km / 1,406.91 miles away
    9. Santiago del Esterofrom $70.73 per day
      2,589.2 km / 1,608.85 miles away
    10. San Miguel de Tucumánfrom $38.91 per day
      2,672.6 km / 1,660.68 miles away
    11. Saltafrom $30.07 per day
      2,883 km / 1,791.41 miles away
    12. Puerto Iguazúfrom $35.36 per day
      3,115.9 km / 1,936.13 miles away

    Top 8 locations near El Calafate

    1. Trelew Airportfrom $55.30 per day
      939.9 km / 584.03 miles away
    2. Mendoza Airportfrom $30.94 per day
      1,958.6 km / 1,217.02 miles away
    3. Buenos Aires Airport Ezeizafrom $36.24 per day
      2,037.5 km / 1,266.04 miles away
    4. Cordoba Airportfrom $34.41 per day
      2,205.9 km / 1,370.68 miles away
    5. Santa Fe (Downtown)from $81.69 per day
      2,274.8 km / 1,413.5 miles away
    6. Puerto Iguazú Airportfrom $35.36 per day
      3,115.9 km / 1,936.13 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    15 rental locations
    B
    El Calafate (Downtown)
    5 rental locations

    When to book in El Calafate and for how long?

    What is the cheapest month to rent a car in El Calafate?

    Car rental prices in El Calafate vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthAugust Most expensive month January
    Average price $94 A good deal $113 Cheapest supplier Flexways Cheapest car type Medium cars
    Average rental costs per day in El Calafate
    $136
    $68
    $0

    $123

    in January

    Jan

    $98

    in February

    Feb

    $91

    in March

    Mar

    $121

    in April

    Apr

    $64

    in May

    May

    $52

    in June

    Jun

    $50

    in July

    Jul

    $50

    in August

    Aug

    $67

    in September

    Sep

    $76

    in October

    Oct

    $106

    in November

    Nov

    $121

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month to rent a car in El Calafate is August (when prices average $49.66 per day). This is 47% cheaper than the yearly average and 60% cheaper than renting in January (when prices average $123.41).

    This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

    What's the most popular month to rent a car in El Calafate?

    Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in El Calafate is February, and the least popular is June.

    Monthly searches in El Calafate by pick-up date relative to the average
    2
    1
    0

    1.5 times in January

    Jan

    1.8 times in February

    Feb

    1.7 times in March

    Mar

    1.1 times in April

    Apr

    0.3 times in May

    May

    0.1 times in June

    Jun

    0.4 times in July

    Jul

    0.3 times in August

    Aug

    0.4 times in September

    Sep

    0.9 times in October

    Oct

    1.7 times in November

    Nov

    1.7 times in December

    Dec

    What’s the usual rental length in El Calafate?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in February, the average renter keeps their car for 6 days, and in May, they keep their car for 4 days.

    Average number of rental days in El Calafate
    7
    3
    0

    5 days in January

    Jan

    6 days in February

    Feb

    6 days in March

    Mar

    5 days in April

    Apr

    4 days in May

    May

    4 days in June

    Jun

    4 days in July

    Jul

    5 days in August

    Aug

    4 days in September

    Sep

    5 days in October

    Oct

    5 days in November

    Nov

    5 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    📍 Car rental locations2
    ✈️ Airport locations1
    🔥 Popular suppliersHertz, Flexways, SIXT, Rentacar, Street Rent A Car
    🚗 Popular car typesLarge cars, Small cars, Medium cars, SUVs
    🤑 Lowest price$87 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierFlexways

    Here's what travelers say about renting a car in El Calafate

    10
    starstarstarstarstar
    Average rating
    Based on 4 reviews
    Best month to visit
    September
    Happiest customers drive
    Nissan March
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    27 Oct 2025
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    Fiat Cronos
    Photo by Richard B. (10/27/25)
    23 Apr 2025
    starstarstarstarstar
    Toyota Etios
    Having a rental car in Patagonia is perfectly in tune with the overall freedom you feel traversing this wild land. Also, it’s actually more cost effective if you are a party of 3 or more.
    5 Dec 2024
    starstarstarstarstar
    Fiat Cronos
    Nice road to El Chaltén and beautiful trecking
    5 Feb 2024
    starstarstarstarstar
    Renault Duster
    Patagonia sights.

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    SIXT (rated 8.5 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Street Rent A Car (rated 7.8 / 10)
    Total number of reviews
    8
    Total rental companies
    15
    Average daily price
    $143
    Lowest daily price
    $87
    Total cars available
    97

    Top 15 suppliers in El Calafate in 2025

    SIXT
    1 location
    SIXT
    8.5
    Excellent
    17 reviews
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    9.3
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    7.8
    Drop-off speed
    8.4
    Car cleanliness
    9.0
    Car condition
    8.4
    $240
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ruta 11 s/n
    Enterprise
    2 locations
    Enterprise
    8.4
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.7
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.6
    $174–$308
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ruta 11 Sn, Hall Arrivals Local 3 EL CALAFATE AIRPORT
    Localiza
    1 location
    Localiza
    8.4
    Very Good
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.4
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.6
    Car condition
    8.7
    $174–$308
    per day
    Most popular location
    Aeropuerto Inter Comandante Armando Tola, .,
    National
    2 locations
    National
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.4
    Car condition
    8.5
    $142–$192
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ruta 11 Sn, Hall Arrivals Local 3 CALAFATE AIRPORT
    Budget
    1 location
    Budget
    8.2
    Very Good
    1 review
    Value for money
    8.2
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.2
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.2
    Car condition
    8.3
    $142–$192
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ruta 11 s/n, 9405 El Calafate, Argentina
    Alamo
    2 locations
    Alamo
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    7.8
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.2
    Car condition
    8.1
    $167–$228
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ruta 11 s/n, 9405 El Calafate, Santa Cruz
    Flexways
    2 locations
    Flexways
    8.1
    Very Good
    39 reviews
    Value for money
    7.8
    Ease of finding
    7.5
    Agent helpfulness
    8.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.1
    Drop-off speed
    8.4
    Car cleanliness
    8.2
    Car condition
    7.9
    $87–$188
    per day
    Most popular location
    Avenida del Libertador N-º 1174, el calafete
    FOX
    1 location
    FOX
    8.1
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.0
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.0
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    8.1
    $87–$188
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ruta 11 Sn Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola
    Hertz
    2 locations
    Hertz
    8.1
    Very Good
    37 reviews
    Value for money
    7.5
    Ease of finding
    8.6
    Agent helpfulness
    8.0
    Pick-up speed
    7.5
    Drop-off speed
    8.5
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.2
    $129–$317
    per day
    Most popular location
    Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province
    Avis
    1 location
    Avis
    8.0
    Very Good
    1 review
    Value for money
    7.7
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.0
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    8.1
    $129–$317
    per day
    Most popular location
    Intl Comandante Armando Tola El Calafate 9405
    Europcar
    1 location
    Europcar
    8.0
    Very Good
    5 reviews
    Value for money
    7.3
    Ease of finding
    8.6
    Agent helpfulness
    7.6
    Pick-up speed
    8.3
    Drop-off speed
    8.5
    Car cleanliness
    7.9
    Car condition
    7.5
    $158–$181
    per day
    Most popular location
    El Calafate Airport (FTE)
    Rentacar
    1 location
    Rentacar
    7.9
    Good
    42 reviews
    Value for money
    7.2
    Ease of finding
    7.9
    Agent helpfulness
    8.0
    Pick-up speed
    8.1
    Drop-off speed
    8.4
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    7.5
    $135–$177
    per day
    Most popular location
    El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
    Keddy
    1 location
    Keddy
    7.9
    Good
    6 reviews
    Value for money
    7.6
    Ease of finding
    8.0
    Agent helpfulness
    8.0
    Pick-up speed
    7.8
    Drop-off speed
    8.1
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    7.9
    $109–$120
    per day
    Most popular location
    Ruta 11 S/n, Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola
    NextCar
    1 location
    NextCar
    7.8
    Good
    Value for money
    7.5
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    7.5
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    7.7
    Car condition
    7.8
    $109–$120
    per day
    Most popular location
    El Calafate Airport
    Street Rent A Car
    1 location
    Street Rent A Car
    7.8
    Good
    4 reviews
    Value for money
    7.6
    Ease of finding
    7.7
    Agent helpfulness
    7.7
    Pick-up speed
    7.6
    Drop-off speed
    8.0
    Car cleanliness
    8.0
    Car condition
    8.0
    $129
    per day
    Most popular location
    Aeropuerto El Calafate, El Calafate
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    22 Nov 2025
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    22 Nov 2025
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    22 Nov 2025
    easy and good value
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    22 Nov 2025
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