| ContactChile offers cars at
significantly lower rates than the rack rates of the main
rental companies. We co-operate with well-established
rental companies such as Hertz
who provide latest models and a comprehensive service.
At ContactChile we speak English and can advise you on
any question regarding driving in Chile and your journey.
We enjoy helping you to plan your trip through Chile and
to choose the suitable car for you!
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General Aspects
To rent a car in Chile, normally you must be at least
22 years old. Nevertheless, our partners may accept
younger costumers, too. You should get an international
driverīs licence before travelling to Chile:
The car rental companies and the police also accept
a national driverīs licence at times. However, insurance
companies may not cover damages in case of an accident
if the car driver cannot provide an international licence.
Our advice: bring them both!
You must leave a blank voucher of an international
credit card with sufficient
funds (minimum of approx. 1,000 USD) as a security deposit
with the car rental company. The credit card has to
be owned by the person who rents the vehicle.
When returning the car in a different location, one-way
fees apply. The
price of the car rental always includes unlimited mileage
(kilometraje libre), insurance (seguro,
generally including deductible) and VAT
(IVA). With our partners, you can count on a
24 hours emergency hotline and breakdown/towing service
in all Chile and Argentina.
If you want to take the car abroad
(to Argentina) you have to consider an additional
fee consisting of an additional foreign
car insurance and notary costs.
Car Choice
When choosing the car type you should take into account the number of passengers and the level of comfort required. Above all, consider carefully where you plan on travelling:
- When you plan to visit well-connected tourist centers, a common small or compact "city" vehicle will do.
- When you plan to visit the national parks in the Andes, or to discover remote regions (i.e. the Carretera Austral) you should choose a pickup truck (4x2) with sufficient clearance. Most access roads are unpaved.
- For wilderness tours in very remote regions (i.e. to reach starting points of mountain tours) and at very high altitudes, we recommend a vehicle with four wheel drive. These cars are much more expensive than common off-road cars.
For longer trips on unpaved roads we recommend a pickup
truck (camioneta)
instead of a jeep. Trucks are more stable on the road,
more robust and easier to drive than jeeps. The pickup
trucks with full equipment have a spacious cabin (4 doors),
comfortable seats and air conditioning. You can protect
your luggage against rain and dust with a hardtop (low
additional cost) or a plastic cover (no extra cost). If
needed, please ask for a second spare wheel and a reserve
canister. Both is very useful when travelling in remote
regions for a longer period.
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