Calama car hire
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Calama car hire information
| Pick-up location | Calama |
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| Hire locations | 29 |
| Airport locations | 13 |
Calama car hire reviews and directory
| Monday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
| Monday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
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| Monday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
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| Tuesday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Wednesday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Thursday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Friday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Saturday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
| Sunday | 00:00 - 00:00 |
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| Monday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
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- 3.4
| Monday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Monday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
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| Tuesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
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| Monday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Monday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Monday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
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| Tuesday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
| Saturday | 07:00 - 23:00 |
| Monday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
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| Tuesday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 21:30 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 23:00 |
Car hire locations in or near Calama
When to book a car hire in Calama
Car hire excess insurance in Calama
Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) & Theft Protection Waiver
Collision damage waiver and theft protection are insurance options that cover renters from paying high penalty fees if the car is stolen or returned damaged. Some Calama car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the rental price but not all of them. We recommend always be aware of your coverage when renting a car in in Calama.
Deductible
Keep in mind that car hire excess insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your rental. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a no-deductible option to your Calama car rental.
Top tips for renting a car in Calama
- Plonked amidst the wide, Chilean landscape with no other big cities nearby, it is highly recommended to get a hire car when coming to Calama. This will let you get the most out of your trip and explore the city conveniently on your own four wheels. With a hire car you could also discover the beauty of the Reserva Nacional Alto Loa, which is a 2-hour drive to the north, or roam through the breathtaking beauty of the Atacama Desert.
- El Loa Airport is about twenty minutes by car from Calama, so it is advised to pick up a hire car directly from there to save the hassle of traveling into the city with alternative transport or expensive cabs – also because there is no public transport going into the city. Head to the agency desks following the signs from the terminal and choose the Avenue Balmaceda for the quickest route to Calama.
- Driving in Calama should generally cause no problems for most drivers, but bear in mind that road conditions in Calama and the whole of Chile can be poor and riddled with potholes. It is important to inquire whether the hire insurance covers damages to the underside of the car, and it is also important to reduce your speed and approach damaged streets with caution.
- As Calama is not a big city and is located remotely, there are no painstaking rush hours to worry about. However, December to February is the high season for tourists visiting the Atacama Desert, so tourism can mean increased traffic, but there should be no major delays for drivers in general.
- 25% of our users found a car hire in Calama for £27 or less
- Book your car hire in Calama at least 1 week before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard car hires in Calama are around 20% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about car rentals in Calama
Some car hire companies in Calama which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Budget, Europcar and Avis
On average a hire car in Calama costs £40 per day.
The average price of fuel in Calama is £3.30 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £40 and £53, depending on the car size.
Standard (Kia Sportage or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Calama.
Car hire companies onsite at El Loa airport include Econorent, Ace, Budget, Europcar and Avis.
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from El Loa airport to off-airport locations include Econorent, Ace, Budget, Europcar and Avis.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
A Standard car hire in Calama costs £37 per day, on average.
A Mini car hire in Calama costs £38 per day, on average.
A Intermediate car hire in Calama costs £58 per day, on average.
In Calama, cars are most frequently hired at Avis El Loa Airport (3 miles from city centre).
On average hiring a car in Calama costs £279 per week (£40 per day).
On average a car hire in Calama costs £1,196 per month (£40 per day).
As the streets may be in poor condition and some roads are merely dirt tracks, a truck or SUV is highly recommended. With a city car, passengers could feel sick quickly due to the unsteady roads, and there could even be damages to less robust cars. With an SUV, you gain good road grip without having to maneuver a bulky car.
Within city limits, the maximum speed limit is 50 km/h (31 mph) and there are some roads that permit 60 km/h (38 mph). Secondary rural roads allow up to 100 km/h (62 mph), but drivers should also take the road conditions into account. Freeways permit 120 km/h (75 mph) unless posted otherwise.
One liter of petrol in Calama costs around CH$800 ($1.17 USD, which is about $4.68 per US gallon). If you plan trips to one of the surrounding national parks, the Atacama Desert, or the geysers, make sure to fill up the tank beforehand, as petrol stations are a rare sight outside the city limits and you would not want to increase the risk of running out of petrol in the middle of nowhere.
Many hotels in Calama have hotels with their own parking lot, so ask your accommodation whether a spot for your hire car is included, as this is the easiest and most convenient way to find a parking space for your car. There are also public parking lots, like the Estacionamiento Progreso Calama, the Estacionamiento Centro, or the Carpe Diem parking lot, that are good options when leaving the hotel for the city.