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Peugeot 2008
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5
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4
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Calama El Loa Airport (CJC)
El Loa Airport
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Calama El Loa Airport (CJC)
El Loa Airport
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Peugeot 5008
or similar Full-size SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$105.50
per day
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8.3
Good
In terminal
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Calama El Loa Airport (CJC)
El Loa Airport
Airport Location, please follow signs to the car rental stations.
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Calama El Loa Airport (CJC)
El Loa Airport
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 6 locations near Calama El Loa Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Calama El Loa Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Calama El Loa Airport
- Car rental statistics
- Top 10 suppliers at Calama El Loa Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Spanish
Currency
CLP
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+56
Average car rental price
$101 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
50 km/h
or
31 mph
Speed limit out of town
100–120 km/h
or
62–75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.03%
Average gas price
$1.58 per liter or $5.98 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.53 per liter or $5.79 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.64 per liter or $6.21 per gallon
Rating
9.6 / 10
Airport travel guide
Calama is the gateway to Chile’s remote north and one of the most popular attractions in the country, the Atacama Desert. The town’s largest tourist attraction is the large copper mine that the city is built around, but predominantly, most travelers will use Calama as a hub for exploring the fascinating nature of the surrounding region. With that in mind, these are three of the most interesting attractions in and around Calama:
- Chuquicamata Mine. Although inhabited since pre-Columbian times, the modern history of Calama is inextricably linked with the mining industry. Visiting the neighboring Chuquicamata mine, at one point the largest copper mine in the world, is an otherworldly experience and something you shouldn’t miss when visiting the area. You can only visit on a guided bus tour — you can book it by either sending an email to visitas@codelco.cl, calling the number +56 552322122, or visiting the tourist information center at El Loa Park in Calama.
- Chiu Chiu. Located just a 30-minute drive northeast of Calama, the oasis village of San Francisco de Chiu Chiu is one of the most popular (and the most accessible) day trips in the area. The area is known for its crater-like lagoons and the nearby Lasana Canyon, as well as the oldest church in Chile which dates back to the early 17th century and was built with an indigenous technique using mud and cactus wood.
- San Pedro de Atacama. Located about an 80-minute drive southeast of Calama is the town of San Pedro, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Chile. From the Moon Valley and the geysers of El Tatio to ancient petroglyphs and some of the best stargazing tours on the planet, the area is absolutely rich in awe-inspiring experiences to have. Keep in mind that while having a rental car is a great help in exploring the region, there are obstacles such as rugged mountain roads, an elevation of up to 4,700 m (15,420 feet), temperatures that get as low as -15 C (5 F), and extremely low population density. Prepare well, plan accordingly, and consider hiring a guide.
Top international routes
- Santiago
- La Serena
- Concepción
Main airlines
Sky Airline, LATAM Chile, and JetSmart
Terminals
The single airport terminal serves all departures and arrivals.
Location
Calama Airport is about 6 km (3.7 mi) southwest of Calama and 215 km (133 mi) northeast of Antofagasta. Av. Circunvalación / Ruta 25, Av. Balmaceda, and Av. Chorrillos are the main roads connecting the airport to Calama.
Most popular types of rental car
- SUVs - from $148 per day
- Small cars - from $68 per day
- Medium cars - from $86 per day
Car rental desks
Most are inside the airport terminal. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Although Calama Airport is really small, you’ll find a few coffee shops and eateries serving both Chilean and international food, as well as a jewelry shop, a local handicrafts shop, and a newsstand. There are also ATMs, a lounge, a first aid station, and two nearby hotels. The airport offers assistance to travelers with reduced mobility, but be sure to contact your airline in advance if you’d like this service.
Nearest gas station
A shell gas station at Av Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins 234 can be reached in about six minutes. There are many other gas stations in and around Calama.
Popular one-way rentals
- Antofagasta (215 km / 133 miles)
- Arica (605 km / 376 miles)
- La Serena (1,062 km / 660 miles)
- Santiago (1,533 km / 953 miles)
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Airport info
Name
Calama El Loa Airport (CJC)
IATA
CJC
ICAO
SCCF
Distance from city
3.7 miles / 6 km
Overall rating
5.7 / 10
Getting to the airport
6.9
Check-in and departures
7.9
Terminal facilities
6.0
Wi-Fi
3.9
Restaurants and car rental services
4.8
Lounge
4.8
Top 6 locations near Calama El Loa Airport
- Arica Chacalluta Airportfrom $22.92 per day484.4 km / 300.99 miles away
- La Serena La Florida Airportfrom $27.09 per day856.4 km / 532.14 miles away
- Santiago International Airportfrom $16.08 per day1,225.8 km / 761.68 miles away
- La Araucania Airportfrom $23.39 per day1,861.3 km / 1,156.56 miles away
- Puerto Montt Airportfrom $16.78 per day2,142.3 km / 1,331.16 miles away
- Punta Arenas Airportfrom $31.16 per day3,396.5 km / 2,110.49 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Keddy
Aeropuerto El Loa, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
B
Mitta Rent A Car
El Loa Airport, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
C
First Rent A Car
Aeropuerto Internacional El Loa, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
D
SIXT
Aeropuerto El Loa, Calama, Chile
E
Europcar
Aeropuerto El Loa
When to book at Calama El Loa Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Calama El Loa Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Calama El Loa 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 monthApril | Most expensive month September | ||
| Average price $38 | A good deal $101 | Cheapest supplier Avis | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Calama El Loa Airport
$49
$25
$0
$36
in January
Jan
$39
in February
Feb
$38
in March
Mar
$35
in April
Apr
$38
in May
May
$36
in June
Jun
$37
in July
Jul
$43
in August
Aug
$45
in September
Sep
$41
in October
Oct
$41
in November
Nov
$39
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Calama El Loa Airport is April — when rental costs average $35.09 per day. This is 9% cheaper than the yearly average and 22% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $44.98 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 Calama El Loa Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Calama El Loa Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in February, while they are least likely to rent in in September.
Monthly searches at Calama El Loa Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
1.6 times in January
Jan
1.8 times in February
Feb
1.8 times in March
Mar
1.7 times in April
Apr
0.6 times in May
May
0.5 times in June
Jun
0.5 times in July
Jul
0.5 times in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
0.6 times in October
Oct
0.8 times in November
Nov
1.4 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Calama El Loa Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 6 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 4 days.
Average number of rental days at Calama El Loa Airport
7
3
0
5 days in January
Jan
5 days in February
Feb
5 days in March
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
5 days in May
May
6 days in June
Jun
6 days in July
Jul
5 days in August
Aug
5 days in September
Sep
5 days in October
Oct
4 days in November
Nov
5 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Mitta Rent A Car, First Rent a Car, Street Rent a Car, SIXT, Avis |
| 🚗 Popular car types | SUVs, medium cars, small cars, large cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $68 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitta Rent A Car | Hyundai Creta | 5 | SUV |
| First Rent a Car | MG ZS | 5 | SUV |
| First Rent a Car | Chery Tiggo 7 | 5 | SUV |
| Mitta Rent A Car | Toyota Corolla Cross | 5 | SUV |
| First Rent a Car | MG 3 | 5 | Medium car |
| Street Rent a Car | Volkswagen Nivus | 5 | SUV |
| Mitta Rent A Car | Suzuki Swift | 5 | Small car |
| Street Rent a Car | Suzuki Swift | 4 | Small car |
| Mitta Rent A Car | Kia Sonet | 5 | SUV |
| SIXT | Hyundai Tucson 4WD | 5 | SUV |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Calama El Loa Airport
9.3
Average rating
Based on 3 reviews
Best month to visit
July
Happiest customers drive
Jetour X70
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Mar 29, 2026
Richard K.
MG ZS
Explored the Atacama desert. Needed the 4x4 a fee times. Apprecited the diesel gas milage
Jan 20, 2026
Steven B.
Toyota Corolla Cross
Very much enjoyed the scenery and cultural resource attractions near San Pedro de Atacama. Excellent tours of cultural sites, particularly Tulor. Staff were very knowledgeable and very good, high quality information and interpretation of the site. Also enjoyed hikes at natural sites near San Pedro including Valle de la Luna and Valle de la Muerte. San Pedro is a bit overrun with tourists, reminds me of Moab, UT, USA. Still, very enjoyable to visit, and I plan to return one day soon.
Dec 31, 2025
Joseph C.
MG 3
Positives - Valle de la Luna, Laguna Chaxa
Negatives - Cloudy night, so no stargazing. Limited choices in restaurants and accommodation
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Keddy (rated 9.2 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
FOX (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total number of reviews
11
Total rental companies
10
Average daily price
$101
Lowest daily price
$68
Total cars available
3
Top 10 suppliers at Calama El Loa Airport in 2026
Keddy
9.2
Excellent
14 ratings
Value for money
8.9
Ease of finding
9.3
Agent helpfulness
8.8
Pick-up speed
9.4
Drop-off speed
9.4
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
9.3
$30
per day
Aeropuerto El Loa, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
+56552311325
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-22:30
Tue
07:30-22:30
Wed
07:30-22:30
Thu
07:30-22:30
Fri
07:30-22:30
Sat
09:00-20:00
Sun
07:00-22:30
First Rent A Car
8.7
Very Good
24 ratings
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
9.1
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.5
$30
per day
Aeropuerto Internacional El Loa, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
+56984390779
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-22:30
Tue
07:30-22:30
Wed
07:30-22:30
Thu
07:30-22:30
Fri
07:30-22:30
Sat
07:30-22:30
Sun
07:30-22:30
Mitta Rent A Car
8.7
Very Good
30 ratings
Value for money
8.7
Ease of finding
9.1
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.5
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.5
$30
per day
El Loa Airport, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
+56984390779
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-22:30
Tue
07:30-22:30
Wed
07:30-22:30
Thu
07:30-22:30
Fri
07:30-22:30
Sat
07:30-22:30
Sun
07:30-22:30
SIXT
8.7
Very Good
4 ratings
Value for money
8.8
Ease of finding
8.5
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.2
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
8.8
$30
per day
Aeropuerto El Loa, Calama, Chile
+56600900939
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-22:20
Tue
07:30-22:20
Wed
07:30-22:20
Thu
07:30-22:20
Fri
07:30-21:30
Sat
07:30-22:20
Sun
07:30-22:20
8.5
Very Good
9 ratings
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
9.0
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.5
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.6
Car condition
8.4
$30
per day
Aeropuerto El Loa
+56552311325
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-22:30
Tue
07:30-22:30
Wed
07:30-22:30
Thu
07:30-22:30
Fri
07:30-22:30
Sat
09:00-20:00
Sun
07:00-22:30
Euro Rent a Car Chile
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.4
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
8.4
Drop-off speed
8.4
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.6
$30
per day
El Loa Airport, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile
+56992079185 / +56992079205
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-19:00
Tue
08:30-18:30
Wed
08:30-18:30
Thu
08:30-18:30
Fri
08:00-19:00
Sat
09:00-13:00
Avis
8.3
Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.7
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.3
$68–$148
per day
El Loa Airport,
Calama
+5627953968
Show working hours
Mon
07:15-22:45
Tue
07:15-22:45
Wed
07:15-22:45
Thu
07:15-22:45
Fri
07:15-22:45
Sat
09:00-19:00
Sun
09:00-19:00
West Rent A Car
8.2
Good
3 ratings
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.3
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.3
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.4
$68–$148
per day
Aeropuerto El Loa Calama Antofagasta Cl, 1390000 Calama, Antofagasta
+56974798241 / +56512362162
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-23:00
Tue
07:00-23:00
Wed
07:00-23:00
Thu
07:00-23:00
Fri
07:00-23:00
Sat
07:00-23:00
Sun
07:00-23:00
Budget
8.1
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.0
Car condition
8.2
$68–$148
per day
El Loa Airport,
Calama
+5655563154
Show working hours
Mon
07:15-22:45
Tue
07:15-22:45
Wed
07:15-22:45
Thu
07:15-22:45
Fri
07:15-22:45
Sat
09:00-19:00
Sun
09:00-19:00
FOX
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.7
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.7
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.8
$68–$148
per day
Aeropuerto El Loa
+56552311325
Show working hours
Mon
07:30-22:30
Tue
07:30-22:30
Wed
07:30-22:30
Thu
07:30-22:30
Fri
07:30-22:30
Sat
09:00-20:00
Sun
07:00-22:30
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