If you’re flying into Santiago and would like to hire a car directly from the airport, there are a number of reputable car rental companies located on-site.
A view from the tarmac at Santiago Airport (Photo: MARCUS NUNES via Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0)
For those interested in visiting some of the areas of interest surrounding Santiago, or if you just want the convenience of a car for whatever your plans might be, renting a car can offer flexibility and freedom to discover the city and beyond at your own pace. The Chilian capital’s international airport is home to a wide variety of car rental agencies that can be found in the terminal building itself – and we’ve picked out two of the best below.
Keddy By Europcar
A well-known name in the car rentals sector, Keddy are owned and operated by Europcar, but tend to supply rentals at cheaper rates. When we searched for available cars at Santiago Airport on various dates, we found several vehicles offered across different categories and price points, with rates starting at $336 per week for a 5-seater Volkswagen Gol. Keddy’s offices at the airport are open daily from 8am to 12am, closing half an hour earlier on Sundays and Thursdays.
For the best rates, we recommend booking at Rentalcars.com
Chilean Rent A Car
If you’re happy to book through a local provider, Chilean Rent a Car come with a strong reputation for their fleet of cars and customer service. At Santiago Airport, they had an even wider range of models than Keddy available during our online search, with everything from hatchbacks to sedans to SUVs on offer. Prices started at around $337 per week for a 4-seater Hyundai i10. Chilean Rent a Car’s airport office is open 7am to 10.30pm every day of the week.