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Browse our comprehensive list of car rental companies in Chile, covering Santiago and cities throughout the country. The Chile Information Project has put together useful facts on the most reliable and affordable rent a car companies in Chile.

Below is a list of the major car rental companies in Chile with information about the specific cars they offer, their rates and other important information. Remember that all charges are subject to Chile's 19% value-added tax.

Hertz Rent a Car

Hertz Car Rental serves Antofagasta, Arica, Calama, Concepción, Copiapo, Coyhaique, Iquique, La Serena, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas, Santiago (3 locations), Valdivia, Viña Del Mar.

Budget Rent a Car

With locations in numerous cities throughout Chile, Budget Rent a Car includes airport pick-up at your respective point of arrival. However, for all vehicle rentals taken from any airport in Chile, Budget charges 5% of the final rental cost, including CDW Insurance.

United Rent a Car

United Car Rental offers cars, pickup trucks, and mini-bus rentals. All services include unlimited mileage, an additional driver at no extra charge, emergency roadside assistance 24 hours a day, and pick-up and drop-off at the airport or any hotel in Santiago free of charge Monday through Friday 9 am to 6 pm on normal work days.

Econorent Car Rental

Econorent has offices in the main cities in Chile and offers a choice of cars with 4 wheel drive, automatic, economy, minibuses, premium, pick-up trucks, sports cars, and sedans. All vehicles are equipped with air conditioning, power steering, and Hi-Fi sound equipment.

Alameda Rent a Car

Alameda Rent a Car offers economy cars, pick-up trucks, sedans and vans. There are two locations in Santiago and rental includes free mileage, airport pick-up and drop off, insurance, a child seat if desired and tire chains.

LYS Rent a Car

Rental price includes tax, unlimited mileage, insurance (without accident deductible), maintenance, road side service, and airport or hotel pick-up and drop off. They also advertise a 20% discount for online reservation.

Advantage Rent a Car

The Advantage Chile fleet of rental cars includes those offered both with and without A/C and in manual or automatic. Models range from economy size, compact, intermediate and full size cars; to Compact SUVs, standard SUVs, pick-up trucks, minivans and full size mini-vans.

Articles on Driving in Chile

The Chile Information Project is beginning a series of articles and informational pages about driving in Chile. Browse the growing list of articles below:

What You Should Know Before Renting a Car in Chile

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