Car Rental at Santiago International Airport

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Santiago International Airport, Santiago, Chile
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Compact
Volkswagen Gol or similar
Volkswagen Gol
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Man.
Carwiz
$19.87 per day
Economy
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Street Rent A Car
$33.73 per day
Intermediate
Fiat Cronos or similar
Fiat Cronos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
NUCarrentals
$38.43 per day
Full-size
Nissan Sentra or similar
Nissan Sentra
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Flexways
$41.42 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Mini
Suzuki Alto or similar
Suzuki Alto
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$42.06 per day
Standard
Nissan Sentra or similar
Nissan Sentra
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$59.52 per day
Premium
Audi A3 or similar
Audi A3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$64.71 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Dongfeng T5 Evo or similar
Dongfeng T5 Evo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$77.66 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:00 AM on 12/1/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
Spanish
Currency
CLP
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+56
Average car rental price
$47 per day
Average car rental length
9 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%
Rating
9.2 / 10
Average gas price
$1.36 per liter or $5.14 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.26 per liter or $4.78 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.44 per liter or $5.44 per gallon
Santiago International Airport

Airport travel guide

A busy and modern metropolis, the capital of Chile is one of the most sophisticated cities in South America. The city is characterized as much by its well-preserved historical center as it is by its active cultural life. Better yet, it also provides easy access to many of the landmarks of the central part of the country. With that in mind, these are four of the most interesting attractions in and around Santiago:

  • Chilean Museum of Pre-Columbian Art. Divided into four sections, three of which are dedicated to the indigenous cultures of Chile and the Andes while the fourth shows the art of the peoples of Central and North America, it is one of the finest, most interesting museums in all of the country. Located in the city center, the museum’s exhibitions are in both Spanish and English. 
  • San Francisco Church. A church and convent that has withstood no less than 15 powerful earthquakes, the Iglesia de San Francisco will celebrate its 400th birthday in 2022. This makes it one of the oldest colonial buildings in the country. Located on La Alameda, Santiago’s main thoroughfare, the church can seem hidden among the many surrounding highrises but is well worth seeking out. The convent now houses the small, but fascinating Colonial Museum of Santiago.
  • Bellavista. Located north of the city center, Bellavista is an artsy and fun part of the Chilean capital. The area is home to many galleries and historical landmarks, as well as Parque Metropolitano, one of the largest urban green zones in the world and a popular place of recreation for locals and tourists alike. The summit of the park has a viewing platform that on a clear day offers amazing views of the mountains and the city below.
  • Valparaíso. Also known simply as Valpo, this coastal city is not just the seat of Chile’s national congress, it is also a popular tourist destination. The city is famous for its seemingly impossibly steep ascensores (funiculars), the Naval and Maritime Museum, colorful architecture, and a relaxed pace of life. The city is also surrounded by many beautiful beaches, especially in the Viña del Mar area immediately to the north and San Antonio to the south. The trip between Santiago and Valparaíso takes about 90 minutes.

Top international routes

  • São Paulo
  • Calama
  • Antofagasta
  • Lima
  • Concepcion
  • Panama City
  • Buenos Aires
  • Iquique
  • La Serena
  • Temuco

Main airlines

LATAM Chile, Sky Airline, Aerolineas Argentinas, JetSmart, Avianca, and Gol Transportes Aereos

Terminals

Santiago Airport has a single passenger terminal that has four floors or levels. You can easily move between any two of them.

Location

The airport is about 15 km (9.3 mi) northwest of central Santiago. Costanera Norte and Autopista Central are the main roads connecting Santiago Airport to the city.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from $30 per day
  • Medium cars - from $20 per day
  • Vans - from $193 per day
  • Premium cars - from $65 per day
  • Small cars - from $22 per day
  • SUVs - from $35 per day

Car rental desks

You’ll find most in the central arrivals hall, on the first level.

Services and facilities

You’ll find many cafeterias, snack bars, and restaurants, as well as lots of shops, including specialty shops and duty-free stores. There are also several ATMs, currency exchanges, many lounges, an on-site hotel, a mobile device charging point, a pharmacy, a medical service point, a post office, chapel, and free yoga classes for travelers. The left luggage service, on level 1 next to gate 1, is open 24/7. The airport is well equipped for travelers with reduced mobility or impaired hearing or sight.

Nearest gas station

Copec, located at Ave. Santa Maria 423, can be reached in about four minutes and is open 24/7. There are many other gas stations near Santiago Airport and on the way to the city.

Popular one-way rentals

  • Valparaíso (107 km / 66 miles)
  • Viña del Mar (113 km / 70 miles)
  • San Antonio (115 km / 71 miles)
  • Temuco (686 km / 426 miles)
  • La Serena (478 km / 297 miles)
  • Mendoza (368 km / 229 miles)
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Airport info

Rating
7.1
  • Getting to the airport 7.7
  • Check-in and departures 7.8
  • Terminal facilities 7.3
  • Wi-Fi 6.2
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.9
  • Lounge 6.9

Santiago International Airport (SCL)

  • IATA: SCL
  • ICAO: SCEL
  • Name: Santiago International Airport (SCL)
  • Distance from city: 8.7 miles / 14 km

Top 7 locations near Santiago International Airport

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Santiago International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Santiago International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Santiago International Airport
$32.89
January
$33.79
February
$31.49
March
$31.85
April
$27.31
May
$26.59
June
$37.33
July
$46.04
August
$39.17
September
$32.12
October
$34.14
November
$39.58
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Santiago International Airport is June — when rental costs average $26.59 per day. This is 23% cheaper than the yearly average and 42% cheaper than renting a car in August (when prices average $46.04 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.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Santiago International Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in December the average rental period is 11 days, while in May, the average rental period is only 7 days.
Average number of rental days at Santiago International Airport
9
January
8
February
9
March
8
April
7
May
7
June
9
July
8
August
7
September
8
October
8
November
11
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Santiago International Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Santiago International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches at Santiago International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
196%
January
102%
February
47%
March
80%
April
58%
May
82%
June
133%
July
76%
August
70%
September
82%
October
86%
November
187%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Flexways, SIXT, Europcar, NUCarrentals, Street Rent A Car
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price $20 per day
Cheapest supplier Carwiz

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
NUCarrentals Kia Morning 4 2 Small cars
Flexways Peugeot 208 4 2 Medium cars
Flexways MG 3 4 2 Medium cars
Europcar VW Gol 4 2 Small cars
Flexways Toyota Yaris 4 1 Large cars
SIXT MG ZS Aut. 5 2 SUVs
SIXT Chevrolet Spark 4 0 Small cars
Europcar Volkswagen Gol 4 2 Small cars
Street Rent A Car Chery Tiggo 4 2 SUVs
SIXT MG ZS 5 2 SUVs

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

Canada
VW Gol
3/2/24
Enjoyable snowbird trip to Chile and its coast.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
SIXT
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
NUCarrentals
7 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
11
Total rental companies
14
Average daily price
$47.17
Lowest daily price
$19.87
Total cars available
151

Top 14 suppliers at Santiago International Airport in 2024

SIXT
SIXT
Very good 8.7 / 35 reviews
+566003670200
Radial Aeropuerto 14.080, Enea, Pudahuel
$44 - $174
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 20:00
Tue:08:00 - 20:00
Wed:08:00 - 20:00
Thu:08:00 - 20:00
Fri:08:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:00 - 20:00
Sun:08:00 - 20:00
Flexways
Flexways
Very good 8.3 / 25 reviews
+56984123280 / +56995389665
Aviador David Fuentes, Pudahuel, Región Metropolitana, Chile
$35 - $48
Keddy
Very good 8.3 / 56 reviews
+56224328420
ARTURO MERINO BENITEZ INTL AIRPORT
$53 - $102
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:00
Tue:06:30 - 23:00
Wed:06:30 - 23:00
Thu:06:30 - 23:00
Fri:06:30 - 23:00
Sat:07:00 - 21:00
Sun:07:00 - 21:00
Europcar
Very good 8.2 / 22 reviews
+56224328420
ARTURO MERINO BENITEZ INTL AIRPORT
$52 - $156
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:00
Tue:06:30 - 23:00
Wed:06:30 - 23:00
Thu:06:30 - 23:00
Fri:06:30 - 23:00
Sat:07:00 - 21:00
Sun:07:00 - 21:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.8 / 2 reviews
+56943569673
McParking, COSTANERA NORTE 14 300, 9060134
$42 - $194
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:45
Tue:07:00 - 23:45
Wed:07:00 - 23:45
Thu:07:00 - 23:45
Fri:07:00 - 23:45
Sat:07:00 - 23:45
Sun:07:00 - 23:45
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
5627953990
Arturo Merino Benitez Apo Customs Area
$42 - $194
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 23:59
Tue:00:00 - 23:59
Wed:00:00 - 23:59
Thu:00:00 - 23:59
Fri:00:00 - 23:59
Sat:00:00 - 23:59
Sun:00:00 - 23:59
Street Rent A Car
Street Rent A Car
Average 7.7 / 3 reviews
+56233247070
Aeropuerto Arturo Merino Benitez, Santiago
$34 - $105
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 20:00
Tue:07:00 - 20:00
Wed:07:00 - 20:00
Thu:07:00 - 20:00
Fri:07:00 - 20:00
Sat:08:30 - 18:30
Sun:08:30 - 18:30
Carwiz
Carwiz
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+56981995773
Aeropuerto Internacional Arturo Merino Benitez, Armando Cortinez Ote. 1704, Pudahuel, Región Metropolitana, Chile
$20 - $42
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 19:00
Tue:08:00 - 19:00
Wed:08:00 - 19:00
Thu:08:00 - 19:00
Fri:08:00 - 19:00
Sat:08:30 - 14:00
Seelmann y CIA. Ltda.
Seelmann y CIA. Ltda.
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+56223463500 / +56968327241
Santiago de Chile Airport - Meet and Greet
$20 - $42
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 22:00
Tue:08:00 - 22:00
Wed:08:00 - 22:00
Thu:08:00 - 22:00
Fri:08:00 - 22:00
Sat:09:00 - 16:00
National
National
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
+56964697192
COSTANERA NORTE 14 300, Mcparking, Santiago
$50 - $222
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:45
Tue:07:00 - 23:45
Wed:07:00 - 23:45
Thu:07:00 - 23:45
Fri:07:00 - 23:45
Sat:07:00 - 23:45
Sun:07:00 - 23:45
FOX
FOX
Average 7.5 / 0 reviews
+56224328420
Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport
$50 - $222
Working hours
Mon:06:30 - 23:00
Tue:06:30 - 23:00
Wed:06:30 - 23:00
Thu:06:30 - 23:00
Fri:06:30 - 23:00
Sat:07:00 - 21:00
Sun:07:00 - 21:00
Routes Car Rental
Routes Car Rental
Average 7.3 / 1 review
+5624328420
Arturo Merino Benitez Intl Airport , Santiago , 9031026 , Chile
$52 - $169
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 18:00
Tue:08:00 - 18:00
Wed:08:00 - 18:00
Thu:08:00 - 18:00
Fri:08:00 - 18:00
Sat:08:00 - 17:30
Sun:08:00 - 17:30
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.2 / 5 reviews
+56964697192
COSTANERA NORTE 14 300, Mcparking, Santiago
$52 - $193
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:45
Tue:07:00 - 23:45
Wed:07:00 - 23:45
Thu:07:00 - 23:45
Fri:07:00 - 23:45
Sat:07:00 - 23:45
Sun:07:00 - 23:45
NUCarrentals
Average 7 / 38 reviews
+5623813690 / +56992189674
Aviador David Fuentes, Pudahuel, Región Metropolitana, Chile
$38
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 21:30
Tue:07:00 - 21:30
Wed:07:00 - 21:30
Thu:07:00 - 21:30
Fri:07:00 - 21:30
Sat:07:00 - 21:30
Sun:07:00 - 21:30
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