Car Hire at Santiago de Chile airport (SCL)

List of car rental agencies that operate within the Santiago de Chile airport (SCL)

Car Rental

Renting a car is an excellent option to explore Santiago and its surroundings with complete freedom. To ensure the best rates and availability of the vehicle you need, it is highly recommended to compare prices online and make your reservation in advance.

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Rental Process at the Airport

The process for renting a car at Santiago Airport follows two main steps:

Contract at the Terminal: First, you must go to the rental agency counters, located in the arrivals area of Terminal 1 (domestic) and Terminal 2 (international).
Vehicle Pickup: Once the contract is completed, a shuttle bus from the company itself will take you to a nearby parking lot, outside the terminals, where you will receive the vehicle.

Requirements for Renting a Car in Chile

Before booking, make sure you meet the general requirements requested by most agencies:

Minimum Age: Generally 21 years old, and drivers under 25 may be subject to an additional fee.
Driver's License: You must present a valid and current driver's license from your country of origin.
Credit Card: It is essential to have a credit card in the name of the main driver to leave a security deposit (hold in dollars).
Identification Document: You must present your valid passport or ID.

Available Rental Agencies

The following companies have official counters within the airport terminals. You can visit their websites for a direct reservation:

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Latest updates: September 09, 2025

5 tips for renting a car abroad

What to consider:

Certify that you have a valid driver's license to drive in the destination country. If you are a foreigner, check if you need to validate your license in your country of origin. It should be noted that the International permit is NOT valid by itself, it must always be accompanied by the National Driver's License.

Documentation and vehicle insurance required according to current traffic regulations.

Take into account the traffic rules that currently apply in the destination country. Maximum speeds allowed on highways, avenues and streets, priorities of passage at intersections without traffic lights, tolerance of allowed blood alcohol, etc.

Direction of movement and the way in which cars should be driven on the streets. If the side where the steering wheel is located in the cars of your country matches the vehicles in the destination country.