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Camper Travel Chile / Pick-up and drop off after individual agreement with the rental companyArica
The rental company
Camper Travel, the 4x4 camper specialist in Chile
Camper Travel, known locally as Camper Travel Chile, is a Chilean rental company offering vehicles converted for the great outdoors. Its Santiago depot is in Colina, north of the capital, and its network covers the whole country: Arica, Iquique, Calama and San Pedro de Atacama in the north, Valparaiso and La Serena in the centre, Pucon, Puerto Varas and Coyhaique in the south, all the way to Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas in Patagonia.
The fleet has five models, all with manual gearboxes and named after famous stops on the continent. The San Pedro Camper is a campervan for two. The Calafate Camper 4x4 carries a rooftop tent and the Pucon Camper 4x4 a pop-top roof. The Ushuaia and the Chiloé Camper 4x4 are pick-up campers, the latter with four berths.
In the offers observed by CoolDrive in October 2026, mileage is always limited and the excess is €2,000. The kilometre allowance appears in each offer: given Chilean distances, it deserves your full attention.
Our view: the most extensive network among the country's rental companies on CoolDrive, a genuine 4x4 range for dirt roads and a team whose customers praise its responsiveness. Weak points: limited mileage, a manual gearbox on every model, no large family vehicle and tight availability in high season.
Rental company profile
Camper Travel in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether Camper Travel suits your trip.
General information
- Brand
- Camper Travel · Camper Travel Chile, Chilean rental company
- Vehicle types
- Campervan, 4x4 with rooftop tent, pop-top van, pick-up campers
- Models
- San Pedro, Calafate, Pucon, Ushuaia, Chiloé · all except the San Pedro Camper are 4x4
- Capacity
- 2 to 4 berths · 4 berths with the Chiloé Camper 4x4
- Gearbox
- Manual · on all five models
- Official website
- campertravelchile.com
Rental conditions
- Mileage
- Limited · in all the offers observed; allowance specified in each offer
- Observed excess
- €2,000 · the same for all five models
- Security deposit
- Specified in each offer · to be held on a credit card
- Age and licence
- Specified in each offer · international driving permit recommended
- One-way hire
- Depends on the depots · visible by entering another arrival city
- Driving into Argentina
- According to the rental company's conditions · authorisation to request before departure
Insurance and extras
- Insurance
- Included with an excess · cover detailed in each offer
- Equipment
- Bedding and cooking equipment · contents detailed in each offer
- Options
- To add to the booking · depending on the model and the depot
Network and availability
- Depots in Chile
- 20 depots in 18 cities · two in Puerto Varas and two in Punta Arenas
- North
- Arica, Iquique, Calama, San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta, Copiapo
- Centre
- Santiago, Valparaiso, Viña, La Serena, Concepción · Santiago depot in Colina, north of the city
- South and Patagonia
- Pucon, Valdivia, Puerto Varas, Puerto Montt, Coyhaique, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas
- Handover by appointment
- Arica, Coyhaique, Puerto Natales · place and time agreed with the rental company
The fleet
Camper Travel vehicles in Chile
Models offered by the rental company. Not all of them are available at every branch: the search form shows availability and prices.
4x4 with roof tent
Campervan
Pop-top van
Truck camper
Observed prices
Prices recorded at Camper Travel in Chile
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
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| Campervan | from €80/day median €190/day | from €102/day median €214/day | from €104/day median €217/day | from €81/day median €192/day |
Daily prices recorded at Camper Travel on October 26, 2026 for a 15-day rental from its branches in Chile: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 0% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €2,000.
Branches
Camper Travel branches in Chile
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Camper Travel Chile / Rent a car TransvitalVía Parque Oriente St 334 / Segunda Región, Calama
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Camper Travel Chile / Pick-up and drop off after individual agreement with the rental companyCoyhaique
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Camper Travel Chile / Pick-up and drop off after individual agreement with the rental companyPuerto Natales
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Camper Travel ChileVicente Pérez Rosales 1621, Puerto Varas, Los Lagos
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Camper Travel ChileColón 0202, 5550000 Puerto Varas,
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Camper Travel Chile / Monica’s plotPunta Arenas [PUQ], Chile
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Camper Travel ChilePje. José de Vargas y Ponce 662, Punta Arenas, Magallanes y de la Antártica Chilena
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Camper Travel ChileSanta Clementina 100, Región Metropolitana Chile, Colina, Santiago de Chile
11 delivery cities
Camper Travel 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
Camper Travel also operates in one other country
Comparison
Camper Travel compared with other rental companies in Chile
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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Camper Travel
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Vans, 4x4s with rooftop tent or pop-top roof, pick-up campers | Limited in the offers observed | Extensive network, 18 departure cities |
Holiday Rent RV
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4x4 pick-up campers (Altiplano, Andino, Patagonia) | Limited in the offers observed | 4x4 pick-ups, 15 departure cities |
Alpacas adventure
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SUVs with rooftop tents and converted 4x4 pick-ups (Toyota Hilux, Maxus T60) | Limited in the offers observed | Wide choice of pick-ups, 5 departure cities |
Kawascars Camper Rentals
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Campervan (Adventure Campervan) | Unlimited in 100% of the offers observed | Unlimited mileage, 5 departure cities |
Our view
Camper Travel: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
Camper Travel is ideal if…
- You want a converted 4x4 for the dirt roads of the Atacama or the Carretera Austral
- You are setting off from the north of the country, Santiago or Patagonia: the depots cover all of Chile
- You are travelling as a couple and like sleeping in a rooftop tent or under a pop-top roof
- There are four of you: the Chiloé Camper 4x4 offers four berths
- You are heading for Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales or Punta Arenas
Camper Travel is not ideal if…
- You want unlimited mileage: look at Kawascars Camper Rentals instead
- You only drive automatics
- There are more than four of you or you are looking for a large family RV
- You want a low excess without an excess waiver option
- You are booking at the last minute for January or February
Practical tips
Our tips for booking with Camper Travel
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Count the kilometres
Chile stretches more than 4,000 km from north to south, and all the Camper Travel offers observed have limited mileage. Estimate your itinerary stage by stage, add a margin for detours, then compare with the included allowance shown in the offer and the price per extra kilometre.
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Choose the model according to the roads
For a circuit on tarmac roads between Santiago, the coast and the Lake District, the San Pedro Camper is enough. For the dirt roads of the Altiplano, the Carretera Austral or Patagonia, choose a 4x4 model: Calafate or Pucon for two, Chiloé for four.
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Book early for the southern summer
From December to February, Patagonia and the Lake District attract the most travellers and the 4x4 models go quickly. Book several months in advance to keep your choice of vehicle and depot. The Atacama Desert, for its part, can be visited all year round.
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Plan ahead for crossing into Argentina
The model names evoke El Calafate and Ushuaia, on the Argentine side. If your itinerary crosses the border, mention it when booking: the crossing depends on the rental company's conditions and generally requires an authorisation prepared in advance, sometimes for a fee.
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Fill up whenever you can
In the Atacama Desert as on the Carretera Austral, petrol stations are sometimes very far apart. Fill the tank at every opportunity, keep a reserve of water and download your offline maps before leaving the towns.
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Confirm your departure appointment
In Arica, Coyhaique or Puerto Natales, the vehicle is handed over by appointment, at the place and time agreed with the rental company. Confirm these details a few days before departure and keep the depot's number to hand.
What travellers ask
Your questions about Camper Travel
How much does a Camper Travel hire cost in Chile?
According to the prices observed by CoolDrive in October 2026 over a 15-day hire, Camper Travel starts at €80 per day, mandatory fees included, with the San Pedro Camper. Median prices are around €192 per day in July, €195 in April, €219 in October and €223 in January. The largest 4x4 models, the Pucon and the Chiloé, start from about €190 and €208 per day.
Is mileage unlimited with Camper Travel?
No: in all the Camper Travel offers observed by CoolDrive, mileage is limited. The included allowance and the price per extra kilometre appear in each offer. For a long trip from north to south, compare with Kawascars Camper Rentals, with unlimited mileage in 100% of the offers observed, but departing from fewer cities.
Which Camper Travel model should I choose?
For two on tarmac roads, the San Pedro Camper is the simplest. For dirt roads, the Calafate Camper 4x4 with its rooftop tent and the Pucon Camper 4x4 with its pop-top roof take two people. The Ushuaia Camper 4x4 offers four seats and two berths, the Chiloé Camper 4x4 four berths for a family or friends.
Can I go to Argentina with a Camper Travel vehicle?
Crossing into Argentina is governed by the rental company's conditions. It generally requires an authorisation prepared before departure, sometimes for a fee, and must be mentioned when booking. It is a key point for a Patagonian circuit towards El Calafate or Ushuaia: check the offer conditions or ask our experts before fixing your itinerary.
What is the difference between Camper Travel and Holiday Rent RV?
Both rental companies offer 4x4 pick-up campers and limited mileage in our observations. Camper Travel departs from 18 cities, from north to south, and adds a campervan, a 4x4 with a rooftop tent and a pop-top van. Holiday Rent RV departs from 15 cities with its Altiplano, Andino and Patagonia ranges. Compare them for your dates in the search engine.
Verified customer reviews
They rented with Camper Travel
4.3
818 reviews
Public rating of Camper Travel
Public rating of the rental company: 4.1/5 (30 reviews)
- Tripadvisor 4.1/5 30 reviews
Public ratings collected on October 28, 2026 from independent review sites.
They have always responded quickly to all my requests and their website is very functional!
G.
Chile · Sep 2025
Trustpilot
The booking process is very smooth. I had very good communication with the Cooldrive team. As for the follow-up, it will be seen on site during the vehicle pickup.
J.
Chile · Feb 2025
Trustpilot
Communication has been good with prompt replies to any queries we have had.
P.
Chile · Dec 2024
Trustpilot
Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Camper Travel campervan hire in Chile
Why book Camper Travel with CoolDrive?
With CoolDrive, you compare Camper Travel with Holiday Rent RV, Alpacas adventure or Kawascars Camper Rentals in a single search, for the city and dates of your choice. The price displayed includes mandatory fees, and our experts help you choose the model, the depot and the itinerary, including for a crossing into Argentina.
What excess and security deposit does Camper Travel charge?
In the Camper Travel offers observed in October 2026, the excess is €2,000 for all five models. The security deposit amount is specified in each offer: bring a credit card with a sufficient limit. Before booking, ask our experts about any options to reduce the excess.
Can I return the vehicle to another depot?
With depots from Arica to Punta Arenas, a trip without returning to the departure point is tempting. One-way hires depend on the depots and dates, and often involve fees. Enter another arrival city when searching: the search engine then only displays compatible offers, with their full price.
How does pick-up by appointment work?
In Arica, Coyhaique and Puerto Natales, Camper Travel has no fixed counter: the vehicle is handed over and returned at the place and time agreed with the rental company. The details appear in your confirmation. Confirm the appointment a few days before departure, especially if you are arriving by plane.
Do I need an international driving permit to drive in Chile?
A valid national licence is essential, and an international driving permit is strongly recommended: it makes roadside checks and the crossing into Argentina easier. Each Camper Travel offer states the required age and the number of years of licence required. Also remember to keep your passport with you during the trip.
When should I hire a Camper Travel camper in Chile?
The southern summer, from December to February, is the best time for Patagonia and the Carretera Austral, but also the most in demand. Spring and autumn are quieter in the Lake District. The Atacama Desert can be visited all year round, while in July snow can close some Andean passes.
About us
Hire a Camper Travel camper in Chile with CoolDrive Nomad
Camper Travel covers Chile from end to end: Arica and San Pedro de Atacama in the north, Santiago and Valparaiso in the centre, Pucon and Puerto Varas in the Lake District, Coyhaique on the Carretera Austral, Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas in Patagonia. Its five models, from the San Pedro campervan to the Ushuaia and Chiloé pick-up campers, are designed for dirt roads and wide open spaces.
With CoolDrive Nomad, you compare Camper Travel with the country's other rental companies, such as Holiday Rent RV, Alpacas adventure or Kawascars Camper Rentals, at a displayed price that already includes mandatory fees. Check the kilometre allowance, the excess and the conditions for crossing into Argentina in each offer, and let our experts help you choose the model and the depot. To find out the exact rate, enter your departure city and dates in the search.
