Calama car hire

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United
Luxury
₹ 4,066/day
₹ 4,066/day

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Calama car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Calama with confidence.

How far in advance should you book a rental car in Calama?

You should book your rental car in Calama around 76 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Calama?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Calama are United (10.0), Europcar (7.5), and Chilean Rent A Car (7.0, 2 reviews).

United
United
Rated 10.0/10
Europcar
Europcar
Rated 7.5/10
Chilean Rent A Car
Chilean Rent A Car
Rated 7.0/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 5.0/10

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Calama?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Calama is May at an average cost of ₹ 3,528/day. December is the most expensive month to hire a car in Calama when prices are ₹ 4,071/day on average, which tends to be 10,077% above the yearly average hire price for Calama.

What car hire company in Calama has the most locations?

keddy by Europcar operates 5 locations in Calama, more than any other car hire company.

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KAYAK’s 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 rental 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 rental 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 rental 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 rental 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 rental cars in Calama for ₹ 4,066 or less

FAQs about renting a car in Calama

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Calama?

    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.

  • What’s the speed limit in Calama?

    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.

  • Where are the best places to park in Calama?

    Many hotels in Calama have hotels with their own parking lot, so ask your accommodation whether a spot for your rental 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Calama?

    On average a rental car in Calama costs ₹ 4,066 per day.

  • Which hire car agencies are at El Loa airport (CJC)?

    The only car hire company onsite at El Loa airport is United.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Calama?

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

  • How much does a Luxury car hire cost in Calama?

    A Luxury car hire in Calama costs ₹ 4,064 per day, on average.

  • What is the most popular rental car location in Calama?

    In Calama, cars are most frequently rented at United Aeropuerto El Loa (5 km from city centre ).

Calama car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

United

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Calama

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Aeropuerto El Loa

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Europcar

7.5

Good

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.0

3 locations in Calama

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Locations in Calama

Aeropuerto El Loa

+56 55 231 1325

Opening times not available

Juan Jose Latorre 2507

+56 55 234 1076

Opening times not available

Parque Industrial Apiac Sitio 1-c

+56 55 257 8300

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Chilean Rent A Car

7.0

Good

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Calama

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Locations in Calama

El Loa Airport

+56 229 638 760

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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Employers are super AC didn't work

6.0 Okay

Mark, Mar 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Pickup and drop off were easy. At pickup, the agent said that they would email a copy of the contract. It never arrived. The car had some problems with starting. At one point, we thought we might be stranded miles from help with no cell service.

1 out of 1

Avis

5.0

Fair

Read 3 reviews

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.9

Value for money

7.0

3 locations in Calama

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Av Balmaceda 2634

+56 9 8717 7780

Monday08:30 - 18:30
Tuesday08:30 - 18:30
Wednesday08:30 - 18:30
Thursday08:30 - 18:30
Friday08:30 - 18:30

El Loa Airport

Monday07:15 - 22:45
Tuesday07:15 - 22:45
Wednesday07:15 - 22:45
Thursday07:15 - 22:45
Friday07:15 - 22:45
Saturday09:00 - 19:00
Sunday09:00 - 19:00

Parq Ind Apiac Galp 18-19

+56 2 2795 3963

Monday08:30 - 18:30
Tuesday08:30 - 18:30
Wednesday08:30 - 18:30
Thursday08:30 - 18:30
Friday08:30 - 18:30

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Compact

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No one was at the desk on arrival. I was stuck until the next day. I left a note for them to call when they got in the next day to confirm they had my car. I received no communication. I will never use Avis again

1 out of 1

Budget

2.0

Poor

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

3 locations in Calama

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Locations in Calama

Av Balmaceda 2634

+56 9 8717 7780

Monday08:30 - 18:30
Tuesday08:30 - 18:30
Wednesday08:30 - 18:30
Thursday08:30 - 18:30
Friday08:30 - 18:30

El Loa

Monday07:15 - 22:45
Tuesday07:15 - 22:45
Wednesday07:15 - 22:45
Thursday07:15 - 22:45
Friday07:15 - 22:45
Saturday09:00 - 19:00
Sunday09:00 - 19:00

Parq Ind Apiac Galp 18-19

+56 9 5229 3406

Monday08:30 - 18:30
Tuesday08:30 - 18:30
Wednesday08:30 - 18:30
Thursday08:30 - 18:30
Friday08:30 - 18:30

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Sixt

2.0

Poor

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

2 locations in Calama

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Locations in Calama

Aeropuerto El Loa

Monday07:30 - 22:20
Tuesday07:30 - 22:20
Wednesday07:30 - 22:20
Thursday07:30 - 22:20
Friday07:30 - 22:20
Saturday07:30 - 22:20
Sunday07:30 - 22:20

Ruta 25 km 110

Monday08:30 - 18:30
Tuesday08:30 - 18:30
Wednesday08:30 - 18:30
Thursday08:30 - 18:30
Friday08:30 - 18:30

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2.0 Poor

abhishek, Nov 2025

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Never got a car

1 out of 1

keddy by Europcar

10.0

Wonderful

5 locations in Calama

Locations in Calama

2634, Avenida Balmaceda

Opening times not available

Calama

+56 55 257 8170

Monday07:30 - 22:20
Tuesday07:30 - 22:20
Wednesday07:30 - 22:20
Thursday07:30 - 22:20
Friday07:30 - 22:20
Saturday08:30 - 18:3014:30 - 18:00
Sunday08:30 - 18:3014:30 - 18:00

Calama Downtown

Opening times not available

Juan Jose Latorre 2507

+56 55 234 1076

Opening times not available

Parque Industrial Apiac Sitio 1-C, Calama

+56 552 578 300

Monday08:30 - 18:3014:30 - 18:00
Tuesday14:30 - 18:0008:30 - 18:30
Wednesday14:30 - 18:0008:30 - 18:30
Thursday14:30 - 18:0008:30 - 18:30
Friday14:30 - 18:0008:30 - 18:30

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A Car Rental

8.0

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in Calama

Locations in Calama

Aeropuerto El Loa

Opening times not available

Avenida La Paz 1675

Opening times not available

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Mitta Rent a Car

7.3

Good

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Calama

Locations in Calama

Calama Airport

Opening times not available

Parque Apiac sitio 3C, Calama, Región de Antofagasta.

Opening times not available

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Econorent

6.4

Okay

Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

8.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.8

2 locations in Calama

Locations in Calama

Calama

+56 55 221 1325

Monday07:30 - 22:20
Tuesday07:30 - 22:20
Wednesday07:30 - 22:20
Thursday07:30 - 22:20
Friday07:30 - 22:20
Saturday07:30 - 22:20

San Jose Latorre 2507

Opening times not available

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Fox

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Calama

Locations in Calama

Europcar, Aeropuerto El Loa

+56 55 257 8170

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Euro Rent a Car

No score available yet

3 locations in Calama

Locations in Calama

Av. Balmaceda 2634

Opening times not available

Avenida La Paz 1675, Calama, Chile

Opening times not available

Calama El Loa airport

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

First Rent A Car

No score available yet

3 locations in Calama

Locations in Calama

Aeropuerto El Loa, Calama, Chile

+56 2 2941 8950

Opening times not available

Antofagasta 2268

Opening times not available

Parque Industrial Apiac - Ruta 25 Km 110, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile

+56 55 234 1380

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Ace

No score available yet

2 locations in Calama

Locations in Calama

Aeropuerto El Loa Local 6

+56 55 231 1325

Monday08:30 - 18:30
Tuesday08:30 - 18:30
Wednesday08:30 - 18:30
Thursday08:30 - 18:30
Friday08:30 - 18:30
Saturday09:00 - 19:00

Almirante Juan Jose' Latorre

+56 55 234 1076

Monday08:30 - 18:30
Tuesday08:30 - 18:30
Wednesday08:30 - 18:30
Thursday08:30 - 18:30
Friday08:30 - 18:30
Saturday09:00 - 19:00

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Euro Rent

No score available yet

2 locations in Calama

Locations in Calama

El Aeropuerto El Loa​

+56 9 9207 9205

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 19:00
Sunday09:00 - 19:00

Hotel Diego de Almagro, Av, La Paz 1675, Calama

+56 9 9207 9205

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 19:00
Sunday09:00 - 19:00

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Hertz

No score available yet

2 locations in Calama

Locations in Calama

Apto El Loa

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:00 - 19:00
Sunday08:00 - 19:00

Parque Apiac Sitio #3c

+56 55 234 1380

Monday08:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:00
Wednesday08:00 - 19:00
Thursday08:00 - 19:00
Friday08:00 - 19:00

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Localiza

No score available yet

2 locations in Calama

Locations in Calama

Aeropuerto El Loa Calama, ., Calama

+56 5818 6097

Monday07:00 - 23:00
Tuesday07:00 - 23:00
Wednesday07:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 23:00
Friday07:00 - 23:00
Saturday07:00 - 23:00

Ruta 25, Calle Barrio Indust.

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Routes Car & Truck Rentals

No score available yet

2 locations in Calama

Locations in Calama

El Loa Airport

+56 55 257 8170

Monday09:00 - 19:00
Tuesday09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday09:00 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 19:00
Friday09:00 - 19:00
Saturday08:30 - 18:30
Sunday09:00 - 19:00

Parque Industrial Apiac Sitio 1-C, Calama ,,,Chile

+56 55 257 8300

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

1First Car Rental

No score available yet

One location in Calama

Locations in Calama

Calama El Loa airport

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Alamo

No score available yet

One location in Calama

Locations in Calama

Felix Hojos 2177 I Region

+56 552 594 149

Monday08:30 - 18:3014:00 - 18:30
Tuesday14:00 - 18:3008:30 - 18:30
Wednesday08:30 - 18:3014:00 - 18:30
Thursday08:30 - 18:3014:00 - 18:30
Friday14:00 - 18:3008:30 - 18:30
Saturday09:00 - 19:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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No reviews available

Gama Rent

No score available yet

One location in Calama

Locations in Calama

Aeropuerto El Loa

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

INTERRENT

No score available yet

One location in Calama

Locations in Calama

El Loa Airport

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

National

No score available yet

One location in Calama

Locations in Calama

Felix Hojos 2177 Ii Region

+56 5522 8528

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:00
Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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Shouqi

No score available yet

One location in Calama

Locations in Calama

El Loa Airport

+86 10 6064 1387

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Street Rent a Car

No score available yet

One location in Calama

Locations in Calama

Anibal Pinto 1632, Calama, Antofagasta, Chile

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Calama

Locations in Calama

Juan José Latorre 2507

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Calama

Locations in Calama

Calle La Torre 1510

+56 5734 0973

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

UNITED RENT A CAR

No score available yet

One location in Calama

Locations in Calama

Calama El Loa airport

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

14 travellers who rented a car in Calama gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.2

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