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Pick-up location | San Pedro de Atacama |
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Hire locations | 2 |
Airport locations | 0 |
The average price of fuel in San Pedro de Atacama is £4.78 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between £57 and £76, depending on the car size.
Car hire companies onsite at El Loa airport include UNITED RENT A CAR, Chilean Rent A Car, 1First Car Rental and Europcar.
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from El Loa airport to off-airport locations is Europcar.
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
Most car hire providers in San Pedro de Atacama offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car hire in San Pedro de Atacama, check out KAYAK's car hire insurance guide.
When it comes to choosing a San Pedro de Atacama car hire, it's important to consider the terrain and road conditions in the area. The best type of car to hire in San Pedro de Atacama is a mid-size SUV with four-wheel drive. San Pedro de Atacama is surrounded by natural landmarks that require driving on unpaved, dusty roads with steep ascents and descents. A mid-size SUV with four-wheel drive will allow you to access some of the more remote areas of the region, such as Valle-de la-Luna and the Tatio-Geysers.
The speed limits in San Pedro de Atacama are generally quite low due to the town's small size and narrow roads. In residential areas and town centres, the limit is typically 30 km/h (18 mph), and the roads are often shared with pedestrians and cyclists, so drivers should exercise caution. On main highways, the limit increases to 60–80 km/h (37-50 mph), depending on the specific road, but drivers should be aware of potential hazards such as potholes and unmarked speed bumps.
Parking a cheap car hire in San Pedro de Atacama is generally easy. There are no parking metres or designated parking areas, so you're free to park your car on the street or in one of the public parking lots in the town centre. However, during peak tourist season, parking can be a bit more difficult to find, and you may need to park further away from the town centre and walk to your destination.
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Calle Rio Pacsa 98
+56 552 578 380
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7.2 Good
Jun 2019
Pros:
Car suited our needs, handling the challenging roads of SP de Atacama.Cons:
Finding the car rental location was a challenge both in terms of picking up the car and dropping it off. Pick up was a process with a $2000 mandatory deposit if you don’t take their insurance. Whole process was confusing with overcharges in dollars and pesos and then refunds in pesos.One location in San Pedro de Atacama
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Aeropuerto El Loa Calama
+56 2 2513 6000
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Europcar, Aeropuerto El Loa
+56 55 257 8170
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El Aeropuerto El Loa
+56 9 9207 9205
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Some San Pedro de Atacama car providers already include Collision Damage Waiver (CDW) and Theft Protection Waiver into the hire price but not all of them. We recommend being aware of your coverage when hiring a car in San Pedro de Atacama.
Keep in mind that car hire insurances often have a deductible clause, which is the amount you’ll have to pay if something happens during the time of your hire. If you want to avoid unwanted surprises, you should consider adding a non-deductible option to your San Pedro de Atacama car hire.