Calama car hires from £20/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.

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.

On average a car hire in Calama costs £26 per day.

Car hire companies onsite at El Loa airport include Street Rent a Car and United.

Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

A Premium car hire in Calama costs £44 per day, on average.

A Compact car hire in Calama costs £29 per day, on average.

A Mini car hire in Calama costs £19 per day, on average.

In Calama, cars are most frequently hired at United Aeropuerto El Loa (3 miles from city centre).

Most car hire providers in Calama offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in Calama, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.