Temuco airport

Location

The airport is located on Route 5 South, at kilometer 692, in the commune of Freire, Cautín province, 20 km (12.5 miles) south of downtown Temuco.

Car rental agency desks are located in the public arrivals hall on the terminal's first floor. Vehicle pickup and return take place in designated parking spots in the outdoor lot. Operating hours match the daily flight schedule, opening one hour prior to the day's first flight and closing one hour following the last arrival.

Available Companies

• Avis
• Chilean SpA
• Econorent
• Europcar
• First
• Gama Leasing
• Hertz
• Lucano Rent a Car
• Mitta
• Rosselot
• S Sur
• Salfarent
• Sixt
• West Rent a Car

The airport has an open-air paved parking facility situated directly in front of the terminal building, with capacity for over 300 vehicles.

Rates

• 0 to 10 minutes: Free of charge (grace period for passenger drop-off and pickup).
• Per-minute rate: $34 CLP.
• Maximum daily rate (from 6 up to 24 hours): $12,200 CLP.
• Long-term parking agreements: $150,000 CLP per month or $1,200,000 CLP per year.

Rates updated as of November 4, 2026.

Payment Methods & Overnight Vehicle Retrieval

Payment is made at self-service kiosks in the terminal's main hall (between 07:00 and 08:00, only debit and credit card payments are accepted). While the parking lot operates 24 hours, picking up vehicles overnight (between 21:00 and 08:00) requires mandatory prior notification at least 24 hours in advance by calling the airport office (+56 45 220 1901). You can review further terms on their official rates page.

La Araucanía International Airport provides accessible infrastructure and free assistance for passengers with reduced mobility (PRM) and special needs.

Requesting Special Assistance

Escort and assistance services within the terminal are provided free of charge by qualified airport concession staff. You must request this service through your airline at least 48 hours prior to flight departure, or check in at the customer service desk upon arrival. Pre-arranged rendezvous points have a 10-minute tolerance after the agreed meeting time.

Infrastructure & Accessibility

The terminal features step-free street level entrances, ramps, three elevators linking both floors, adapted restrooms, clear signage, and enclosed jet bridges providing barrier-free aircraft boarding without using outdoor stairs. Designated preferential parking spaces for individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, and seniors are located near terminal entrances.

Accommodation inside the Airport

There are no on-site hotels, transit bedrooms, or sleeping pods inside the terminal building.

Nearby Hotels

Lodging options in the surrounding commune of Freire and the city of Temuco include:

• Quimey Ruca: 3.5 km (2.2 miles).
• Hostal Senderos del Sur: 3.7 km (2.3 miles).
• Hostería y Cabañas Rucantu: 3.8 km (2.4 miles).
• Posada Aires del Ñielol: 20.1 km (12.5 miles).
• Casa Huésped Los Pablos: 20.2 km (12.6 miles).
• Best Western Ferrat: 22 km (13.7 miles), in Temuco.
• Hotel Dreams Araucanía: 22 km (13.7 miles), in Temuco.