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Self Drive Road Trip from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales
Truly a journey of a lifetime, the thrilling drive from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales boasts an extraordinary diversity of landscapes embracing deserts and highlands (Altiplano), striking coastline, and cities overflowing with history and culture. Beginning your road trip in Chile and journeying through Argentina will satisfy all your cross border adventure woes. With a myriad of attractions worth exploring like Cerro Bayo, Fitz Roy, and Centro Cívico Bariloche, Parque Nacional Los Alerces, Cueva de las Manos, Campamento Laguna Capri, Lago Argentino, and Glaciarium Patagonian Ice Museum, you will be spoilt for choice.
These neighboring countries have a lot to offer in terms of breathtaking scenery, heritage sites, and cultural diversity, and it makes sense to hire a private car to organize your itinerary seamlessly. Travelling across international borders and back opens a realm of options, and for utmost convenience and flexibility during your journey, renting a car makes the most sense. You can utilize our secure and reliable booking engine to avail top-notch car rental services at affordable prices. Catering to the transportation needs of all kinds of travelers, we strive to make your car driving experience from start to finish seamless and enjoyable.
Car Rental for Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales Road Trip
Whether planning to rent a car in Puerto Montt and return it to Puerto Natales, or scheduling a round trip journey, travelers can conveniently book either of those based on their unique travel requirements with us. However, booking a one way cross country car rental deal is going to be much more advantageous as it would allow skipping the hassle of driving the hired car back to the initial pick up location. To avail the cheapest prices for one way car rental deals from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales, users can utilize our reliable booking engine. Our three-step reservation process enables you to search deals based on your preferred pick-up/drop-off location and rental duration and compare multiple options in one go so that you can select the most suitable option based on your needs and budget.
To get started, simply visit our website and enter your pickup location, along with your drop-off location, date, and time. Once you have filled in the required information, click the ‘Search Car’ button and choose from the deals presented by our renowned suppliers, including Europcar, Avis, Budget, etc. From the results, narrow your search by opting for filters like price range, car specifications, fuel policy, mileage options, payment type etc, and make a reservation via our quick and secure payment process for your ideal deal. With the choice to make booking modifications and 24/7 customer support at your service to resolve all booking-related doubts and queries, you can choose us knowing that you will be receiving the best quality services. Hence, for a unique and adventurous journey, book your ideal ride today and explore Chile and beyond without limits.
Car Categories Available for Rent for Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales Road Trip
When traveling alone or with friends or family, having an ideal vehicle is an important decision that directly impacts your plans; therefore it’s worth comparing all options and selecting the one that perfectly aligns with the requirements of your itinerary. Here is the list of car segments available on our website for this specific route:
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Economy:
Owing to their higher fuel efficiency, economy car rentals enable you to travel longer distances without burning a hole in your wallet.
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Convertible:
Travel with the roof down in the convertible car rental of your choice for an epic road trip experience.
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Luxury/Premium:
Add a touch of class to your driving experience with a luxury car rental and travel in style.
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SUVs:
Offering more in the way of ground clearance and luggage space, SUVs are great for a road trip with friends or family.
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Full size:
Perfect choice for people traveling in a group full size cars with spacious interiors and ample cargo space offers a smooth driving experience.
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Van/Minivan:
Renting a self-drive van with seating options for 7, 8, 9, and upto 12 passengers is an ideal option for those planning group travel.
Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales – Drive Time & Distance
You can self-drive along this scenic route in the rental car of your choice and explore countless attractions, and get the chance to travel off the beaten path with ease. Here is the most popular pick up and drop off locations preferred by renters while traveling from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales:
Popular Pick-up Location (Puerto Montt) | Popular Drop-off Location (Puerto Natales) | Distance | Time (approx.) |
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Puerto Montt Airport (PMC) | Puerto Natales Airport (PNT) |
2186 km (1358 miles) |
28 hours and 55 minutes |
Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales Road Trip Itinerary
The drive from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales spans well over 24 hours; therefore, it makes sense to plan a multi-day trip and explore all the countless attractions and places of interest with complete freedom. Nahuel Huapi National Park, Parque Nahuelito, Old Volcano Caverns, Cathedral Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi, Centro Cívico Bariloche, Cerro Otto, Piedras Blancas, are a few of the best stops that you can make along the way however, for the full list, refer to the table below:
Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales Road Trip Planner | Distance | Time (approx.) | Best Stops |
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Puerto Montt to San Martín de los Andes | 325 km | 4 Hours 5 Minutes | Museo Pablo Fierro, Frutillar German Colonial Museum, Termas Aguas Calientes, Ruta de Los Siete Lagos |
San Martín de los Andes to Villa La Angostura | 108 km | 1 hour 19 Minutes | Cascada Vuliñanco, Cascadas Ñivinco, Cascada Inacayal, Natural Reserve Laguna Verde |
Villa La Angostura to San Carlos de Bariloche | 82 km | 1 Hour 14 Minutes | Waterfall Rio Bonito, Cathedral Our Lady of Nahuel Huapi, Centro Cívico Bariloche |
San Carlos de Bariloche to El Bolsón | 120 km | 1 Hour 30 Minutes | Cascada Escondida, El Bosque Tallado, Río Azul |
El Bolsón to El Chaltén | 1269 km | 16 Hours 55 Minutes | Cerro La Hoya, Lithuanian Museum Olgbrun, Cueva de las Manos, La Leóna |
El Chaltén to El Calafate | 214 km | 2 Hours 45 Minutes | Glaciarium Patagonian Ice Museum, Lago Argentino, Chorrillo del Salto |
El Chalten to Puerto Natales | 418 km | 6 hrs 13 mins | Mount Fitz Roy, Lago Viedma, ago Argentino, Cancha Carreras, Cerro Castillo |
Tips to Book a Rental Car One Way from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales
- Before kickstarting your Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales drive, it would be worth adding optional Extras such as ski racks, snow chains, and winter tyres to your car rental deal for a smooth onward journey.
- It is advisable to book your car rental deal in advance to benefit from below average rates and a wider selection of vehicle options.
- Utilize our platform for comparison among the best deals from multiple suppliers. Compare and choose what works best for your trip and lock in the cheapest rates.
- Opting for a full-to-full fuel policy while making a reservation is advantageous as it ensures that you only pay for the fuel that you consume. We also recommend booking your rental deal with Unlimited Mileage to avoid the hassle of worrying about exceeding the mileage limit.
- Available for flexible durations, rental deals on our website can be booked on short term (24 hours/one-day, weekend, weekly), long term (monthly), and last minute basis.
- It is advisable to read the terms and conditions specific to crossing borders from Chile to Argentina to check with the rental company whether they allow cross border for your preferred route.
Is there a cross border fee for travelling from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales?
The driving route from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales requires crossing the border into Argentina, and the majority of car rental companies charge a cross border fee. The estimated cross border fee for driving a rental car from Chile to Argentina will be specified in the Rental Terms section on our website’s search results page. Factors like the pick-up/drop-off locations, rental dates, optional Extras, car category, supplier, insurance, coverages etc determine the final cost for cross border charges. You can also reach out to our customer support team to get a cost estimate.
What documentation is required to book a one way car rental from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales?
For a successful car hire pick up you must the following documents at the supplier’s rental desk:
- Valid Driver’s License
- ID Proof/Passport
- Credit Card in the main driver’s name
- Electronic Copy of Rental Confirmation Voucher
- International Driving Permit (IDP) in case your domestic license is issued in non-Latin alphabet
For the full list of documents required for pick up refer to the Rental Terms section on our website’s search results page
How old must I be to drive a rental car one way from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales?
Drivers aged 21 and above can rent a car for cross border travel from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales. However, different driver age restrictions apply to different vehicle groups and the same will be specified in the Rental Terms section.
What are the prices for booking a one way car rental from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales?
Run a search query on our website to see the updated prices for a range of one-way car rentals from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales. As you fill in your travel details in the search box and hit ‘Search Car’ our system will list all the available deals for the selected routes as well as their live rates, which will be inclusive of one-way free. To know the cost estimate for your ideal one way car rental deal, you can also contact us directly.
Can I book a one way car rental from Puerto Montt to Puerto Natales without credit card?
The majority of car rental companies in Chile require a valid credit card to be presented at the service station when collecting the vehicle. The deposit amount in the form of security is typically blocked on the card until the vehicle is returned. This amount is refundable, and the estimated cost of the same will be specified in the Rental Terms section along with other details about the payment policy.