You can cancel any booking through us free of charge up to 24 hours before rental.
To cancel, simply let our service team know within our opening hours.
You have several other options to pick up your rental car. One would be at the airports or the local car rental stations. For example, if you stay in Punta Arenas or Puerto Natales you can directly collect the hired car.
When you arrive by plane at Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport (PUQ), you can pick up your hired car at the rental car station. Another option would be Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT). On Driveboo.com you will find an online price comparison service, from where you can choose the best offer for your stay in Chile.
If you hire a car only for one way, then it is called one-way rental. You pick up your rental car at one location but return it to another location. For example, you may pick up the rental car at Presidente Carlos Ibáñez del Campo International Airport, but depart from another airport, such as Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport. Then you can return the hired car at a different rental station.
If you are planning to drive off-road, there might not be street signs. The locals will be happy to help you on your way, even if it is in hands-and-feet language; outside the tourist centres, Spanish is spoken almost exclusively!
In the table below you will find some language aids:
English | Spanish |
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straight ahead | Recto |
continue straight ahead | Siga recto/todo recto |
left | Izquierdo |
right | Derecho |
With a rental car, you will experience many advantages in the Magallanes region. For example, being able to move independently and flexible off public transport. Moreover, you can save money by making your reservation at a hotel located a little bit further from the city centre and rent a car. The money you save would compensate for the car rental price, besides you will enjoy the freedom of movement.
A car rental allows visiting remote places, hidden trails or restaurants with a view, impossible to get to by taking a taxi or a bus. These special places are usually inaccessible by bus. Also, there is nothing better than a car waiting for you at the railway station or airport. Nothing more comfortable than not having to carry your luggage to the bus, tram or underground, or paying taxi airport additional charges for it.
Especially in the Región de Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena, where it is not warm throughout the whole year, you will be pleased to have a car waiting for you at the destination, instead of waiting for the bus.
Road type | Speed limit |
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Highway | 75 mph |
City | 38mph |
Rural Roads | 62mph |
All well-known car rental agencies are represented in Chile. You can simply book conveniently online via Car Rental Check and compare the offers of the different providers. Then the company will provide your car at your desired location, for example at the Teniente Julio Gallardo Airport (PNT) or it can be delivered to your accommodation, according to your wishes. When the car is handed over, you will have to pay the deposit for it, which you will get back at the end of your vacation. Then you are ready to explore Chile independently with your rental car.
Having a rental car in Chile allows you to explore the country the way you like. You will be independent and flexible from public transport and can design your stay according to your wishes and thoughts. There should be no safety issue while renting a car in Chile. As in any part of the world, there are certain rules and restrictions you should follow when driving around Chile. You have to pay attention to some advice to have a safe stay. For example, we recommend not to leave any items in the car (at least not visible). If something happens to the car, due to bad road conditions or an accident - we have several offers regarding insurances. On our website, you can compare the different offers with the price comparison service. We recommend, renting a car with a fully comprehensive insurance policy without excess. But is it worth it? When booking this option, you are on the safe side. It may not appear to be so cheap at first glance, but in case of an accident, you won’t have to pay any additional costs for damage.