Car hire in Santiago, Chile

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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Santiago?

Our data shows that August is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santiago. It’s around 1.077.379 ₫ per day in August, compared to the yearly average of 1.369.423 ₫ per day.
Cheapest month avgAugust • 1.077.379 ₫
Yearly avg price1.369.423 ₫

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There are 70 car hire providers in Santiago. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Santiago

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Santiago. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Santiago

What's the most popular car to hire in Santiago?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the MG ZS is the most popular car to hire in Santiago, with prices starting from 629.253 ₫ per day. The Hyundai i10 and similar models are also popular drives in Santiago.
MG ZS
MG ZS10% chose this
Hyundai i10
Hyundai i108% chose this
BMW X6
BMW X67% chose this
Hyundai Santa Fe
Hyundai Santa Fe6% chose this
Most popular carMG ZS
Why?Spacious, practical, good for families

Santiago's cheapest car hire providers

Street Rent a Car has the cheapest car hire in Santiago right now, with prices from 629.253 ₫ per day. You'll save an average of 70.858 ₫ per day when you book with them.
Street Rent a Carfrom 629.253 ₫ per day
NU Car Rentalsfrom 631.672 ₫ per day
Alamofrom 700.010 ₫ per day
Euro Rentfrom 768.650 ₫ per day
Cheapest providerStreet Rent a Car
Book with them to save around70.858 ₫ per day

Hiring a car in Santiago: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyFlexWays
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price1.609.265 ₫
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Santiago

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Santiago car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Santiago that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Santiago for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Santiago avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Santiago, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Santiago car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Santiago will set you back around 1.609.265 ₫ per day or 7.490.854 ₫ per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Santiago is a compact SUV. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

The cheapest car hire companies in Santiago are currently Enterprise and Alamo.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Santiago is currently August.

On average, around 7.490.854 ₫. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Santiago is 4.404.766 ₫.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Santiago for a whole month is 73.178.919 ₫. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Santiago, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Santiago that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Santiago.

Most places – Santiago included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 629.253 ₫ per day. The average price per day is around 1.460.192 ₫.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like FlexWays, Lucano Rent a Car and Sixt offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.

Yes – van hire is available in Santiago.