Services & Fees

Fees

When renting a room, our agency's fee depends on the rental amount and the length of your stay. It is charged only once at the beginning, at the latest when renting the room. There is no extra fee in case you change accommodation during the agreed rental time.

Why is there an agency fee?

ContactChile, as a private mediator organization, does not receive any subsidies from governmental or other institutions. This is why we have to finance our broad intercultural service by means of an agency fee. Not only do we choose the housing options with care, and give you a well documented written description with pictures, but we also offer you qualified and knowledgeable advice on the advantages and disadvantages of a certain place or neighborhood, on public transport and safety considerations. We act as a mediator in case of any inconvenience during your stay. The agency fee allows us to maintain the jobs of our team and to run our office in Santiago. It also covers the operational costs of our services, the maintenance of this website and other PR efforts. We will also send you a weekly newsletter via e-mail containing information about cultural, sport and touristic activities in and around Santiago.

Student discounts listed below:

Fees single room

Length of stay
(begun months)
Rack rate
    
Student rate                  
total fee per monthtotal fee
per month                   
1 month 41 USD41 USD41 USD41 USD
2 months 54 USD27 USD49 USD24 USD
3 months 65 USD22 USD59 USD20 USD
4 months71 USD18 USD64 USD16 USD
5 months 78 USD16 USD69 USD14 USD
6 months 84 USD14 USD75 USD13 USD
7 to 12 months95 USD86 USD
more than 12 monthslike new rental

Prices per room, not valid for entire apartments. Rates are defined in Chilean pesos, the above USD rates vary weekly due to exchange rates. For rates in Euro see here.
The monthly fee is for reference only. When renting a room the total commission fee is charged in advance. In case you prolong the stay, the commission fee will be charged again like a new rental, with a discount of 10%. This discount may not be added to the student discount. Subject to changes.

Fees double room

Length of stay
(begun months)
Rack rateStudent rate                           
total feeper month per persontotal fee per month per person
1 month 60 USD30 USD60 USD30 USD
2 months 71 USD18 USD64 USD16 USD
3 months 84 USD14 USD75 USD13 USD
4 months95 USD12 USD86 USD11 USD
5 months 108 USD11 USD97 USD10 USD
6 months 119 USD10 USD108 USD9 USD
7 to 12 months131 USD118 USD
more than 12 months like new rental

Prices per room, not valid for entire apartments. Rates are defined in Chilean pesos, the above USD rates vary weekly due to exchange rates. For rates in Euro see here.
The monthly fee is for reference only. When renting a room the total commission fee is charged in advance. In case you prolong the stay, the commission fee will be charged again like a new rental, with a discount of 10%. Extension discount and student discount may not be added. Subject to changes.

Our services include:

  • Specific information on available accommodation (descriptions, photos, evaluations) 
  • Advice on the choice of neighborhood and lodging 
  • Contact with youin English, German, Spanish or French
  • Reservation of the chosen lodging option 
  • Safe money transfer
  • You may visit different options before making your choice
  • We will mediate if you encounter problems with your landlord/landlady and will offer you another option without extra fees, if the reserved option differs fundamentally from the published description.
  • Weekly newsletter with cultural activities and excursions for you.

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