car rental in puerto montt

A normal car is fine for Puerto Varas, Frutillar, Ensenada and the Petrohué road, which are paved. If you are heading down the Carretera Austral or onto the gravel roads around the lakes, choose a higher-clearance car or a small SUV and check each car's conditions for gravel and ferry use before booking.

December to March gives long days, drier roads and the ferries running full schedules, which matters if you plan the Hornopirén crossing. Autumn brings good colour and fewer people. In winter expect heavy rain, short days and occasional snow on the higher passes, so keep drives shorter and allow spare time.

A full driving licence held for at least a year is the usual requirement, and each company sets its own minimum age and young-driver conditions. If your licence is not in the Latin alphabet, bring an International Driving Permit alongside it. The exact conditions for every car are shown before you book.

Deposit and insurance terms differ between companies in Puerto Montt, so they are shown per car before you book. You will see what is included, what the excess is, and whether a deposit is held on your card at the desk.

You search from this page and see live cars and prices on our partner’s site. When you choose one, the booking completes on their secure checkout, where you confirm the details and receive your voucher. Show the voucher at the desk on pick-up.