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Ruta SurIntendente Becco 650, B1642FDK San Isidro
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Ruta SurRicardo Guiraldes 155, Sourdeaux - Don Torcuato
The rental company
Ruta Sur, the converted 4x4 specialist in Argentina
Ruta Sur hires out only 4x4 vehicles converted for self-sufficient travel. In Argentina, the brand offers departures from 13 cities: two depots in the northern suburbs of Buenos Aires, in San Isidro and Don Torcuato, then departure points in Salta, Mendoza, Córdoba, Iguazú, Bariloche, San Martín de los Andes, Puerto Madryn, Trelew, Río Gallegos, El Calafate, Río Grande and Ushuaia.
The fleet is split between two formulas. The Adventure Camper Premium, Elite and Luxury models, as well as the Eminence, carry a living unit on a pick-up. The Freedom and Freedom Plus versions are 4x4s with a pop-up roof. All have manual gearboxes and offer 2 to 4 berths.
All the Ruta Sur offers observed by CoolDrive in Argentina include unlimited mileage, a real advantage in a country where stages are measured in hundreds of kilometres. The excess observed is €3,000.
Our view: a rental company built for the tracks of Patagonia and the North-West, with a network that lets you set off as close as possible to your route. Points to watch: a high excess, no automatic gearboxes and strong demand during the southern summer, which means booking early. Also read the offer conditions (additional fees, security deposit) before confirming.
Rental company profile
Ruta Sur in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether Ruta Sur suits your trip.
General information
- Brand
- Ruta Sur · rental company specialising in converted 4x4s
- Vehicles
- 4x4 pick-up campers, 4x4s with pop-up roofs · 6 models in Argentina
- Models
- Adventure Camper (Freedom, Freedom Plus, Premium, Elite, Luxury), Eminence
- Capacity
- 3 to 5 seats · 2 to 4 berths depending on the model
- Transmission
- Manual · on all models observed
- Official website
- rutasur.eu
Rental conditions
- Mileage
- Unlimited, all models · across all the offers observed in Argentina
- Excess
- €3,000 · observed in October 2026, all models
- Minimum age
- Specified in each offer · along with the years of licence required
- Security deposit
- Specified in each offer · to be held on a credit card
- Crossing into Chile
- According to the rental company's conditions · to be checked before planning your route
- One-way hire
- Depending on the offer · enter the return city in the search
Insurance and extras
- Fittings
- Bedding and kitchen area · equipment details in each offer
- Options
- To be added to the booking · list and prices in the offer
Network and availability
- Buenos Aires
- San Isidro and Don Torcuato · two depots north of the capital
- Patagonia
- Ushuaia, El Calafate, Río Gallegos, Río Grande, Puerto Madryn, Trelew
- Lakes and Andes
- Bariloche, San Martín de los Andes, Mendoza
- North and centre
- Salta, Iguazú, Córdoba
- Network in Argentina
- 14 depots in 13 cities · outside Buenos Aires, address provided at booking
The fleet
Ruta Sur vehicles in Argentina
Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.
Pop-top van
Truck camper
Observed prices
Prices recorded at Ruta Sur in Argentina
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Autumn April |
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| Campervan | from €167/day median €331/day | from €210/day median €377/day | from €186/day median €355/day |
Daily prices recorded at Ruta Sur on October 26, 2026 for a 15-day rental from its branches in Argentina: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €3,000.
Branches
Ruta Sur branches in Argentina
12 delivery cities
Ruta Sur has no physical branch in these cities: the company delivers the vehicle there, at a time and place agreed with you after booking. They are available as pick-up locations in the search form, which shows availability and the price, delivery included.
Network
Ruta Sur also operates in one other country
Comparison
Ruta Sur compared with other rental companies in Argentina
Our comparison of the country's rental companies: each has its strengths depending on your trip.
| Rental company | Vehicles | Mileage | Best for |
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Ruta Sur
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Pick-up campers and 4x4s with pop-up roofs (Adventure Camper, Eminence) | Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed | All 4x4, 13 departure cities |
Motor Home Time
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Vans, 4x4s with roof tents, pick-up campers and low-profiles (Charito, Puma, Patagonia, Pampero, Aconcagua) | Limited in the offers observed | From vans for two to six-seat low-profiles, 9 departure cities |
Our view
Ruta Sur: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
Ruta Sur is ideal if…
- You want to drive the gravel tracks of Patagonia or the North-West in a real 4x4
- You want to start your trip at the end of the world, in Ushuaia or El Calafate
- Your route follows Ruta 40 for thousands of kilometres, with no counter to watch thanks to unlimited mileage
- You are travelling as two or three and looking for a compact vehicle, easier to handle than a classic motorhome
- You are torn between a fixed camper unit and a pop-up roof: Ruta Sur offers both
Ruta Sur is not ideal if…
- You only drive automatics
- You are travelling as six: no model observed has more than 5 seats
- You want a low excess: the one observed at Ruta Sur reaches €3,000
- You are looking for a low-profile motorhome with a proper bathroom: look instead at Motor Home Time
- You are booking at the last minute for Christmas or January, when demand is highest
Practical tips
Our tips for booking with Ruta Sur
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Camper unit or pop-up roof: choose according to the climate
The pick-up camper models (Premium, Elite, Luxury, Eminence) offer an enclosed living space, more pleasant when the Patagonian wind blows or the nights are cold. The Freedom models with pop-up roofs are lighter and lower. Compare the number of berths, from 2 to 4 depending on the model.
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Plan ahead for the deposit on your card
The excess observed in Ruta Sur offers reaches €3,000. The security deposit amount and how it is taken are stated in the offer: make sure your credit card can cover them before departure. Our experts can tell you whether a partial excess reduction option is available.
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Measure the distances before choosing the depot
Argentina is immense: from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, allow several days on the road. With 13 departure cities, it is best to pick up the vehicle as close as possible to the region you want to explore, for example in El Calafate for the glaciers or in Salta for the Quebrada de Humahuaca.
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Book early for the southern summer
From December to February, Patagonia draws most travellers and converted 4x4s go quickly. For these dates, book several months ahead. In the southern spring and autumn, availability is generally better and the southern roads remain passable.
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Prepare for a possible crossing into Chile
Many Patagonian routes cross the border, towards Torres del Paine or the Carretera Austral. Before booking, check in the offer conditions whether crossing into Chile is allowed, whether it is charged and which documents the rental company must give you for customs.
What travellers ask
Your questions about Ruta Sur
What vehicles does Ruta Sur offer in Argentina?
Ruta Sur hires out converted 4x4s only. Four models carry a living unit on a pick-up: Adventure Camper Premium, Elite, Luxury and Eminence. Two others, the Adventure Camper Freedom and Freedom Plus, have a pop-up roof. Depending on the model, you have 3 to 5 seats and 2 to 4 berths, always with a manual gearbox.
Is mileage unlimited with Ruta Sur?
Yes: in all the Ruta Sur offers observed by CoolDrive in Argentina, mileage is unlimited, whatever the model. On a trip linking Bariloche to El Calafate via Ruta 40, or Salta to the vineyards of Mendoza, that is real peace of mind. At Motor Home Time, the other rental company observed in the country, our offers come with limited mileage.
Ruta Sur or Motor Home Time: which should you choose?
Ruta Sur focuses on converted 4x4s, offers departures from 13 cities and includes unlimited mileage in all our observed offers. Motor Home Time departs from 9 cities and covers more sizes, from small vans to Aconcagua low-profiles for six, with limited mileage in our observations. A search with your dates shows both offers side by side.
Where should you start with Ruta Sur to discover Patagonia?
For the glaciers and Fitz Roy, start from El Calafate. For Tierra del Fuego, Ruta Sur offers Ushuaia and Río Grande. On the Atlantic coast, Puerto Madryn and Trelew give access to the Valdés Peninsula. Bariloche and San Martín de los Andes open up the Lake District. Enter a different return city to see the possible one-way hires.
How much does a Ruta Sur hire in Argentina cost?
For a 15-day hire, our prices observed in October 2026 show that a Ruta Sur 4x4 starts at €167 per day in July, mandatory fees included. Median prices are around €329 per day in July, €352 in April and €372 in October. Our observations do not cover January: run a search with your dates to get the exact price.
Verified customer reviews
They rented with Ruta Sur
4.3
818 reviews
Excellent follow-up, pleasant and efficient contact.
Jérôme K.
Argentina · Mar 2025
Avis Vérifiés
Very good responsiveness to resolve an insurance issue.
R.
Argentina · Nov 2023
Trustpilot
Everything is great!
(anonymous)
Argentina · Mar 2023
Avis Vérifiés
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Ruta Sur 4x4 camper hire in Argentina
Why book Ruta Sur with CoolDrive?
On CoolDrive, a single search shows Ruta Sur and Motor Home Time side by side for your departure city and dates. The price shown already includes mandatory fees. Our experts know the constraints of a trip in Argentina and help you choose the model, the depot, a possible one-way hire and useful options.
What excess and security deposit does Ruta Sur charge?
In the Ruta Sur offers observed in Argentina, the excess amounts to €3,000 for all models. The exact security deposit amount, how it is blocked or charged and any additional fees appear in the offer conditions: read them carefully before booking and ask our experts about excess reduction options.
Can you cross into Chile with a Ruta Sur 4x4?
A trip in Patagonia often crosses the Chilean border, for example towards Torres del Paine. The crossing conditions, any surcharge and the documents to carry depend on the rental company and are specified in the offer. Check them before planning your route, and let our experts know if you intend to enter Chile during the hire.
Can you return the Ruta Sur 4x4 in another city?
With departures from Salta to Ushuaia, a one-way hire would save you driving the route back in reverse. Its availability and price depend on the offer. To find out, choose another return city when searching: the results then show only the vehicles that allow this journey. Otherwise, plan a loop that brings the vehicle back to the departure city.
Do you need a special licence to drive a Ruta Sur 4x4?
Ruta Sur vehicles are 4x4 pick-ups with manual gearboxes. The minimum age, the years of licence required and any additional documents, such as an international driving permit, are stated in each offer. If you have never driven on gravel tracks, plan short stages for the first few days to get used to the vehicle.
What is the best season to hire a Ruta Sur 4x4?
For Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego, the period from November to March offers the longest days and the mildest temperatures. The North-West, around Salta, is best visited in the drier southern winter. In the height of summer, book early: demand for converted 4x4s is then very strong.
About us
Hire a converted Ruta Sur 4x4 in Argentina with CoolDrive Nomad
Ruta Sur is aimed at travellers who want to get off the main roads: its six models are 4x4s, with a pick-up camper unit or a pop-up roof, and unlimited mileage appears in every one of the offers observed. With two depots in Buenos Aires and departures from Salta, Mendoza, Bariloche, El Calafate or Ushuaia, you take the wheel as close as possible to the landscapes you have come for, from the canyons of the North-West to the glaciers of the south.
On CoolDrive Nomad, you set Ruta Sur against Motor Home Time, the other rental company observed in the country, and book at the price shown, mandatory fees included. Our team guides you on the choice of model, departure city and season, and helps you prepare a possible crossing into Chile. To find out the price of your trip, run a search with your dates and departure city.
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