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Mar del Plata Airport (MDQ), Mar del Plata, Argentina
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    Cheapest car rental rates

    Fiat Cronos

    or similar Standard
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Manual
    5
    2
    A/C
    4
    1
    $48.85
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mar del Plata Airport (MDQ)
    Ruta Provincial 2,Ruta Nacional 398, B7600 Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires
    Rental desk is located in terminal
    Drop-off information
    Mar del Plata Airport (MDQ)
    Ruta Provincial 2,Ruta Nacional 398, B7600 Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now

    Nissan Kicks

    or similar Standard SUV
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    2
    A/C
    5
    3
    $75.94
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mar del Plata Airport (MDQ)
    Ruta Provincial 2,Ruta Nacional 398, B7600 Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires
    Rental desk is located in terminal
    Drop-off information
    Mar del Plata Airport (MDQ)
    Ruta Provincial 2,Ruta Nacional 398, B7600 Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    High deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now

    Citroen C3

    or similar Intermediate Elite
    What does "or similar" mean?
    If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
    Automatic
    5
    1
    A/C
    4
    2
    $55.67
    per day
    Free cancellation
    8.2
    Very Good
    In terminal
    Pick-up information
    Mar del Plata Airport (MDQ)
    Ruta Provincial 2,Ruta Nacional 398, B7600 Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires
    Rental desk is located in terminal
    Drop-off information
    Mar del Plata Airport (MDQ)
    Ruta Provincial 2,Ruta Nacional 398, B7600 Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires
    Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
    Low deposit
    Instant confirmation!
    Unlimited mileage
    Pay part now
    The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 22:04 on 16/03/26. 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
    $80 per day
    Average car rental length
    15 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%
    Average gas price
    $0.87 per liter or $3.29 per gallon
    Lowest gas price
    $0.60 per liter or $2.27 per gallon
    Highest gas price
    $1.07 per liter or $4.05 per gallon

    Airport info

    Name
    Mar del Plata Airport (MDQ)
    IATA
    MDQ
    ICAO
    SAZM
    Distance from city
    4.3 miles / 7 km
    Overall rating
    6.4 / 10
    Getting to the airport
    7.6
    Check-in and departures
    8.3
    Terminal facilities
    6.6
    Wi-Fi
    6.1
    Restaurants and car rental services
    4.9
    Lounge
    4.9

    Top 20 locations near Mar del Plata Airport

    1. Buenos Aires (Downtown)from $32.39 per day
      378.6 km / 235.25 miles away
    2. Buenos Aires Olivosfrom $48.11 per day
      389.6 km / 242.09 miles away
    3. Pilar (Downtown)from $74.99 per day
      403 km / 250.41 miles away
    4. Bahia Blanca Airportfrom $30.04 per day
      409.7 km / 254.58 miles away
    5. Bahia Blanca Downtownfrom $30.87 per day
      418.4 km / 259.98 miles away
    6. Rosario (Downtown)from $52.31 per day
      622.6 km / 386.87 miles away
    7. Rosario Airportfrom $31.52 per day
      630.4 km / 391.71 miles away
    8. Puerto Madryn Airportfrom $55.02 per day
      833.1 km / 517.66 miles away
    9. Trelew Airportfrom $51.83 per day
      875 km / 543.7 miles away
    10. Trelew (Downtown)from $102.31 per day
      880.5 km / 547.12 miles away
    11. Neuquén Airportfrom $43.87 per day
      928 km / 576.63 miles away
    12. Cordoba (Downtown)from $32.80 per day
      943.9 km / 586.51 miles away
    13. Cordoba Airportfrom $43.05 per day
      952.7 km / 591.98 miles away
    14. Mendoza Airportfrom $49.54 per day
      1,163.5 km / 722.97 miles away
    15. Mendoza (Downtown)from $30.50 per day
      1,163.5 km / 722.97 miles away

    Map of top car rental locations

    A
    Budget
    Autovia 2 Km 398.5 Aeropuerto Internacional Astor Piazolla, B7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
    B
    Hertz
    Ruta Provincial 2,Ruta Nacional 398, B7600 Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires
    C
    Rent A Car Argentina
    Aeropuerto de Mar del Plata (MDQ)
    D
    Avis
    Mar del Plata Airport, Autovia 2 Km 398.5, Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires

    When to book at Mar del Plata Airport and for how long?

    When are car rental prices the lowest at Mar del Plata Airport?

    The cost of renting a car at Mar del Plata Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

    Saver's insights

    Cheapest monthJanuary Most expensive month December
    A good deal $80 Cheapest supplier Hertz Cheapest car type Large cars
    Average rental costs per day at Mar del Plata Airport
    $41
    $21
    $0

    $37

    in January

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    $38

    in December

    Dec

    The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Mar del Plata Airport is January — when rental costs average $36.63 per day. This is 1% cheaper than the yearly average and 3% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $37.66 per day).

    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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Mar del Plata Airport?

    Based on how many users search for a car in at Mar del Plata Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in December.

    Monthly searches at Mar del Plata Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
    1.4
    0.7
    0

    1.3 times in January

    Jan
    Feb
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    Apr
    May
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    Jul
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    Sep
    Oct
    Nov

    0.7 times in December

    Dec

    For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Mar del Plata Airport?

    How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 16 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 12 days.

    Average number of rental days at Mar del Plata Airport
    18
    9
    0

    16 days in January

    Jan
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    Apr
    May
    Jun
    Jul
    Aug
    Sep
    Oct
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    12 days in December

    Dec

    Car rental information

    🔥 Popular suppliersHertz
    🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars
    🤑 Lowest price$68 per day
    👛 Cheapest supplierHertz

    Car rental statistics

    Highest-rated company
    Budget (rated 8.3 / 10)
    Lowest-rated company
    Avis (rated 8.0 / 10)
    Total rental companies
    4
    Average daily price
    $80
    Lowest daily price
    $68
    Total cars available
    7

    Top 4 suppliers at Mar del Plata Airport in 2026

    Budget
    Budget
    8.3
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.3
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.3
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    8.4
    $77–$103
    per day
    Autovia 2 Km 398.5 Aeropuerto Internacional Astor Piazolla, B7600 Mar del Plata, Argentina
    +5490223154977219
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:00-19:45
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    07:00-19:45
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    07:00-19:45
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    07:00-19:45
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    07:00-19:45
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    07:00-13:45
    Hertz
    Hertz
    8.2
    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
    8.5
    Car condition
    8.4
    $68
    per day
    Ruta Provincial 2,Ruta Nacional 398, B7600 Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires
    +542234962772
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:30-21:00
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    07:30-21:00
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    07:30-21:00
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    07:30-21:00
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    07:30-21:00
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    07:30-21:00
    Rent A Car Argentina
    Rent A Car Argentina
    8.2
    Very Good
    Value for money
    8.1
    Ease of finding
    8.2
    Agent helpfulness
    8.4
    Pick-up speed
    8.0
    Drop-off speed
    8.2
    Car cleanliness
    8.3
    Car condition
    7.9
    $68
    per day
    Aeropuerto de Mar del Plata (MDQ)
    +541152630914 / +5491167518989
    Show working hours
    Mon
    08:30-19:30
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    08:30-19:30
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    08:30-19:30
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    08:30-19:30
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    08:30-19:30
    Sat
    09:00-19:00
    Avis
    Avis
    8.0
    Very Good
    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
    8.0
    $85–$114
    per day
    Mar del Plata Airport, Autovia 2 Km 398.5, Mar del Plata, Provincia de Buenos Aires
    +54902231 / +54977219
    Show working hours
    Mon
    07:00-19:45
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    07:00-19:45
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    07:00-19:45
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    07:00-19:45
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    07:00-19:45
    Sat
    07:00-13:45

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