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Volkswagen Gol
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$104.30
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Chevrolet Onix
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$99.94
per day
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Ruta 11 S/n, Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola
Please follow the sign to the car rental area.
Drop-off information
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Ruta 11 S/n, Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola
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Fiat Cronos
or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$106.02
per day
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Aeropuerto El Calafate, El Calafate
To coordinate your pick-up please call 0054 92 966 567 734. Indicate the flight number. Go to the Street counter to pick up your vehicle and secure the warranty.
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Aeropuerto El Calafate, El Calafate
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Ford EcoSport
or similar Compact SUV
Manual
5
A/C
4
$175.40
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Renault Kwid
or similar Economy
Manual
4
A/C
5
$105.27
per day
Free cancellation
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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.
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
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Fiat Palio
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
4
$105.53
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Chevrolet Onix
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$106.76
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Volkswagen Gol
or similar Compact
Manual
5
A/C
5
$107.13
per day
Free cancellation
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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.
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
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Renault Clio
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
4
$107.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Chevrolet Onix
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$118.45
per day
Free cancellation
8.0
Good
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Rental desk is in front of arrivals, inside the airport. Store 7.
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Nissan Versa
or similar Standard
Manual
5
A/C
4
$119.01
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Chevrolet Cobalt
or similar Standard
Manual
5
A/C
4
$121.47
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Toyota Etios
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$132.50
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Chevrolet Cruze
or similar Full-size
Manual
5
A/C
4
$138.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Citroen Basalt
or similar Full-size
Manual
5
A/C
5
$139.85
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
In terminal
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Toyota Hilux DC
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$192.11
per day
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola De El Calafate, Estancia Quien Sabe, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
A representative will be waiting for you at the office.
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola De El Calafate, Estancia Quien Sabe, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
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Jeep Renegade
or similar Compact Crossover
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$195.60
per day
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, go to Counter number 07 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
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
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Ford Ranger
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$247.05
per day
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, go to Counter number 07 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
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
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Renault Kangoo
or similar Full-size Van
Manual
7
A/C
4
$271.62
per day
Free cancellation
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, go to Counter number 07 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
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
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Chevrolet Trailblazer
or similar Standard SUV
Automatic
7
A/C
4
$360.58
per day
Free cancellation
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Upon arrival at El Calafate Airport, go to Counter number 07 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
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
Lago Argentino Department, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
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Chevrolet Tracker
or similar Compact SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$383.18
per day
Free cancellation
8.4
Good
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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El Calafate Airport (FTE)
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 14 cities near El Calafate
- Top 8 locations near El Calafate
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in El Calafate and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car in El Calafate
- Car rental statistics
- Top 13 suppliers in El Calafate in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish, Italian, Arabic, German
Currency
ARS
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+54
Average car rental price
$145 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 14 cities near El Calafate
- El Chalten120.3 km / 74.75 miles away
- Ushuaiafrom $43.07 per day564.2 km / 350.58 miles away
- Trelewfrom $53.40 per day948.3 km / 589.25 miles away
- Barilochefrom $24.62 per day1,025.8 km / 637.4 miles away
- San Carlos de Barilochefrom $25.28 per day1,026 km / 637.53 miles away
- San Martín de los Andesfrom $29.90 per day1,134.5 km / 704.95 miles away
- Mendozafrom $26.69 per day1,960 km / 1,217.89 miles away
- Buenos Airesfrom $38.04 per day2,081 km / 1,293.07 miles away
- Cordobafrom $23.63 per day2,208.1 km / 1,372.05 miles away
- Santa Fe2,287.7 km / 1,421.51 miles away
- Santiago del Estero2,599.9 km / 1,615.5 miles away
- San Miguel de Tucumánfrom $47.03 per day2,682.3 km / 1,666.7 miles away
- Saltafrom $32.75 per day2,901 km / 1,802.6 miles away
- Puerto Iguazúfrom $40.51 per day3,139.5 km / 1,950.79 miles away
Top 8 locations near El Calafate
- El Calafate Airportfrom $89.85 per day16.5 km / 10.25 miles away
- Trelew Airportfrom $53.40 per day954 km / 592.79 miles away
- San Carlos de Bariloche Airportfrom $25.28 per day1,025 km / 636.91 miles away
- Mendoza Airportfrom $26.69 per day1,967.3 km / 1,222.42 miles away
- Buenos Aires Airport Ezeizafrom $42.79 per day2,051.8 km / 1,274.93 miles away
- Cordoba Airportfrom $23.63 per day2,217.1 km / 1,377.64 miles away
- Santa Fe (Downtown)2,287.7 km / 1,421.51 miles away
- Puerto Iguazú Airportfrom $40.51 per day3,129.9 km / 1,944.83 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
13 rental locations
B
El Calafate (Downtown)
4 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 monthJuly | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price $84 | A good deal $121 | Cheapest supplier Street Rent a Car | Cheapest car type Large cars |
Average rental costs per day in El Calafate
$126
$63
$0
$107
in January
Jan
$104
in February
Feb
$88
in March
Mar
$69
in April
Apr
$57
in May
May
$47
in June
Jun
$43
in July
Jul
$52
in August
Aug
$60
in September
Sep
$70
in October
Oct
$98
in November
Nov
$115
in December
Dec
The cheapest month to rent a car in El Calafate is July (when prices average $42.88 per day). This is 49% cheaper than the yearly average and 63% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $114.83).
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 November, and the least popular is July.
Monthly searches in El Calafate by pick-up date relative to the average
2.5
1.3
0
1.7 times in January
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
1.4 times in March
Mar
0.9 times in April
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
0.1 times in June
Jun
Jul
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
1.2 times in October
Oct
2.3 times in November
Nov
2.1 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 July, the average renter keeps their car for 6 days, and in August, they keep their car for 3 days.
Average number of rental days in El Calafate
7
3
0
5 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
4 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
4 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
3 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 locations | 2 |
| ✈️ Airport locations | 1 |
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Rent A Car Argentina, Flexways, Hertz, SIXT, Street Rent a Car |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, medium cars, small cars, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $90 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Street Rent a Car |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent A Car Argentina | Volkswagen Gol | 5 | Medium car |
| Rent A Car Argentina | Toyota Etios | 5 | Medium car |
| SIXT | VW Voyage | 4 | Large car |
| Rent A Car Argentina | Renault Kwid | 5 | Small car |
| Hertz | Citroen Basalt | 4 | Large car |
| Flexways | Fiat Cronos | 4 | Large car |
| Hertz | Citroen C3 | 4 | Large car |
| Flexways | Dacia Logan | 5 | Medium car |
| Flexways | Renault Sandero | 5 | Medium car |
| Rent A Car Argentina | Citroen C4 | 5 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car in El Calafate
10
Average rating
Based on 5 reviews
Best month to visit
February
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VW Voyage
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Apr 8, 2026
Catalin R.
Volkswagen Gol
El Calafate is the perfect gate in Patagonia to see Perito Moreno and to hike the trails in El Chaltén.
Dec 18, 2025
Alexander G.
Toyota Etios
Five nights in El Chaltén were perfect — a paradise for hikers and sore legs. One day in El Calafate was enough to admire the famous glacier, take photos, and say “wow.” After that, the glacier stays exactly where it is, so no need to spend extra days there....
Apr 23, 2025
Mariana B.
Volkswagen Gol
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.
Dec 5, 2024
Marc B.
Fiat Cronos
Nice road to El Chaltén and beautiful trecking
Feb 4, 2024
Govardhan R.
Renault Duster
Patagonia sights.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Localiza (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
NextCar (rated 7.8 / 10)
Total number of reviews
10
Total rental companies
13
Average daily price
$145
Lowest daily price
$90
Total cars available
32
Top 13 suppliers in El Calafate in 2026
Localiza
1 location
8.6
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.1
$38–$62
per day
Most popular location
Aeropuerto Inter Comandante Armando Tola, .,
SIXT
1 location
8.6
Very Good
23 ratings
Value for money
8.1
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.5
Most popular location
Ruta 11 s/n
Enterprise
2 locations
8.4
Good
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.6
$104–$385
per day
Most popular location
Ruta 11 Sn, Hall Arrivals Local 3
EL CALAFATE AIRPORT
National
2 locations
8.4
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
8.8
Car condition
8.7
$39–$192
per day
Most popular location
Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola de El Calafate, Estancia Quien Sabe, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Rent A Car Argentina
1 location
8.3
Good
57 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.8
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.3
$105–$107
per day
Most popular location
El Calafate Airport, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Keddy
1 location
8.2
Good
10 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.0
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.3
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.0
$99
per day
Most popular location
Ruta 11 S/n, Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola
Hertz
2 locations
8.2
Good
39 ratings
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
7.6
Drop-off speed
8.6
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.3
Most popular location
Av. Del Libertador 1822, El Calafate
Summit Rent A Car
1 location
8.1
Good
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
8.0
Car condition
8.2
$191
per day
Most popular location
Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola De El Calafate, Estancia Quien Sabe, Santa Cruz Province, Argentina
Europcar
1 location
8.0
Good
5 ratings
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
$118
per day
Most popular location
El Calafate Airport (FTE)
FOX
1 location
8.0
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
7.9
Car condition
8.0
Most popular location
Ruta 11 Sn Aeropuerto Internacional Comandante Armando Tola
Flexways
2 locations
7.9
Average
50 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
7.5
Agent helpfulness
8.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.9
Car condition
7.6
$195–$359
per day
Most popular location
Avenida del Libertador N 1174, el calafete
Street Rent a Car
1 location
7.9
Average
8 ratings
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
6.8
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
7.0
Drop-off speed
8.0
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.4
$90–$105
per day
Most popular location
Aeropuerto El Calafate, El Calafate
NextCar
1 location
7.8
Average
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.6
Car condition
7.7
Most popular location
El Calafate Airport
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