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HolidayRent AirportAeroparkingtepual, V-60 sector, El Tepual 5480000,, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos
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HolidayRentRuta V-65, Km 23,4 On the road to Lake (Lago), Chapo Puerto Montt, Región de Los Lagos
The rental company
Holiday Rent, converted 4x4s for criss-crossing Chile
Holiday Rent, also found under the name Holiday Rent RV, hires out converted vehicles in Chile designed for long distances and dirt tracks. In Santiago, departures are from Colina, on the northern outskirts. The network then covers the whole country: Arica, Iquique, Calama and San Pedro de Atacama in the desert, Valparaiso on the coast, Temuco, Valdivia and Puerto Montt in the south, then Coyhaique, Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas in Patagonia.
The range has nine models, most of them named after regions of the country. The Altiplano models carry a roof tent, the Andino, Atacama and Patagonia are living units mounted on a pick-up, with single or double cab, and the Eco models are converted vans. Only the Atacama Camper 4x4 Double Cab has an automatic gearbox; the double cabs offer five seats and three berths.
All the Holiday Rent offers CoolDrive recorded in October 2026 include a kilometre package, with an excess of €2,100. In such a long, narrow country, the number of kilometres included is the first figure to read.
Our verdict: a very wide network, seven 4x4 models and a real choice of formats, from roof tent to living unit. Weak points: mileage that is always limited, a high excess, three berths at most, a manual gearbox on almost the whole range and, according to some travellers, strict requirements on cleanliness and return time.
Rental company profile
Holiday Rent RV in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether Holiday Rent RV suits your trip.
General information
- Brand
- Holiday Rent RV · rental company based in Chile, also called Holiday Rent
- Vehicle types
- Pick-up living units, 4x4s with roof tents, converted vans
- Ranges
- Altiplano, Andino, Atacama, Patagonia, Eco · nine models, seven of them 4x4
- Capacity
- 2 or 3 berths · 3 berths and 5 seats in the Atacama or Patagonia double cab
- Gearbox
- Manual · automatic on the Atacama Camper 4x4 Double Cab
- Official website
- holidayrent.cl
Rental conditions
- Mileage
- Limited · in 100% of offers recorded; kilometres included stated in the offer
- Recorded excess
- €2,100 · same amount on the four models observed
- Security deposit
- Amount specified in each offer · bring a credit card with a sufficient limit
- Minimum age
- Specified in each offer · together with the required years of driving licence
- Return
- Return time and vehicle condition to be respected · return conditions detailed in the offer
- One-way hire
- Depending on depots and dates · visible by choosing a different return city
- Crossing into Argentina
- Subject to the rental company's terms · to be flagged before booking
Insurance and extras
- Insurance
- Included, with excess · cover listed in the offer
- Equipment
- Detailed for each model · bedding, kitchen and gear according to the description
Network and availability
- Depots in Chile
- 17 depots in 15 cities · two addresses in Puerto Montt and two in Punta Arenas
- North and desert
- Arica, Iquique, Calama, San Pedro de Atacama, Copiapo
- Centre
- Santiago, Valparaiso · in Santiago, departure from Colina
- South and Lake District
- Temuco, Valdivia, Puerto Montt, Puerto Varas · for Puerto Varas, address given at El Tepual, near Puerto Montt
- Patagonia
- Balmaceda, Coyhaique, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas · in Punta Arenas, departure from Agua Fresca, km 45 on Route 9 south
- Detailed addresses
- Santiago, Puerto Montt, Punta Arenas · elsewhere, the handover location is given in the offer or the confirmation
The fleet
Holiday Rent RV 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
Sleeper van
Truck camper
Observed prices
Prices recorded at Holiday Rent RV in Chile
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
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| Campervan | from €111/day median €192/day | from €142/day median €240/day | from €144/day median €244/day | from €113/day median €195/day |
Daily prices recorded at Holiday Rent RV on October 20, 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: €2,100.
Branches
Holiday Rent RV branches in Chile
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HolidayRent AirportAeroparkingtepual, V-60 sector, El Tepual 5480000,, Puerto Montt, Los Lagos
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HolidayRentLos Pinos 29, Aqua Fresca, Km 45 sur, Punta Arenas
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HolidayRentRuta 9 sur, Km 45, Agua Fresca Punta Arenas, Región de Magallanes
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HolidayRentSanta Marta de Liray parcela 15-2 (corner San Miguel), Colina, Region Metropolitana
11 delivery cities
Holiday Rent RV 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.
Comparison
Holiday Rent RV 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Holiday Rent RV
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4x4s with roof tents and pick-up living units (Altiplano, Andino, Patagonia) | Limited in the offers recorded | Varied 4x4 formats, 15 departure cities |
Camper Travel
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Campervan and converted 4x4s (San Pedro, Calafate, Pucon, Ushuaia, Chiloé) | Limited in the offers recorded | Largest network, 18 departure cities |
Alpacas adventure
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SUVs with roof tents and converted pick-ups (MG ZS, Toyota Hilux, Maxus T60) | Limited in the offers recorded | Single or double cab pick-ups, 5 departure cities |
Kawascars Camper Rentals
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Campervan (Adventure Campervan) | Unlimited in 100% of offers recorded | Unlimited mileage, lower recorded excess, 5 cities |
Our view
Holiday Rent RV: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
Holiday Rent RV is ideal if…
- You dream of the tracks of the Altiplano, the desert or the Carretera Austral behind the wheel of a 4x4
- You want to set off from the north, the Lake District or Patagonia: 15 cities to choose from
- You are travelling as two and like sleeping up high, in a roof tent
- You are travelling as three: the Atacama and Patagonia double cabs offer three berths
- You prefer an automatic and are aiming for a pick-up living unit: the Atacama Camper 4x4 Double Cab meets this need
Holiday Rent RV is not ideal if…
- You plan to cover thousands of kilometres without a package: look at Kawascars Camper Rentals instead
- There are four or more of you and everyone wants their own berth
- An excess of €2,100 seems too much to you
- You refuse a manual gearbox but want a roof tent or a van
- You insist on flexible return conditions regarding time and cleaning
Practical tips
Our tips for booking with Holiday Rent RV
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Measure your route before booking
Every Holiday Rent offer recorded sets a kilometre cap. Plot your loop on a map, add a margin for dirt tracks and detours, then compare this total with the package included and the price per extra kilometre. Focusing the trip on one or two regions often avoids unpleasant surprises.
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Match the model to the terrain
The Eco Camper 4x2 van and the Altiplano Roof Tent 4x2 are generally enough on the tarmac of the Central Valley and the Lake District. For the Altiplano passes, the desert tracks or the ripio gravel of the Carretera Austral, choose a 4x4 model: Altiplano, Andino, Patagonia or Atacama.
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Locate your departure point
Several Holiday Rent depots are outside the centres. In Santiago, departures are from Colina, north of the city. In Puerto Montt, one address is at El Tepual, the other on the road to Lake Chapo. In Punta Arenas, allow for the journey to Agua Fresca, at km 45 on Route 9 south. Arrange the transfer before you arrive.
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Inspect the vehicle at handover
At departure, take the time to walk round the vehicle with the agent, test the tent or living unit, the kitchen, the tyres and the spare wheel, and photograph every defect. Keep the depot's number close at hand throughout the trip.
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Take care over the return
Some travellers have found Holiday Rent demanding about the condition of the returned vehicle and the time. Leave a margin on the last day to empty the living unit and clean the interior, reread the return conditions of your offer and let the depot know as early as possible if you are running late.
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Match the season to the region
The desert north lends itself to travel all year round, even though nights are freezing at altitude. For Patagonia and the Carretera Austral, aim for the southern summer, from December to February, and book early. In July, snow and wind make driving tricky in the south.
What travellers ask
Your questions about Holiday Rent RV
How much does a Holiday Rent hire cost in Chile?
For a 15-day hire, our prices recorded in October 2026 start at €111 per day, mandatory fees included, with the Altiplano Camper 4x4 Comfort. The median price is around €192 in July, €195 in April, €240 in October and €244 in January. Allow from around €160 for the Andino, €204 for the Patagonia Single Cab and €240 for its Double Cab version.
Does Holiday Rent offer unlimited mileage?
Not in our records: the four Holiday Rent models observed by CoolDrive in October 2026 are offered with limited mileage. Each offer states the number of kilometres included and the rate beyond that. If you are planning very long stages, also look at Kawascars Camper Rentals, the only rental company in the country with unlimited mileage in our records.
Which Holiday Rent model should I choose for my trip?
For two on tarmac, an Eco Camper 4x2 van does the job. To sleep up high, the Altiplano models carry a roof tent, in 4x4 or 4x2. The Andino and Patagonia Single Cab living units take two travellers onto the tracks. For three, take a double cab: Patagonia with manual or Atacama with automatic gearbox, each with three berths.
Where can I pick up a Holiday Rent vehicle in Patagonia?
Four cities are served: Balmaceda, home to the Aysén region's airport, and Coyhaique for the Carretera Austral, then Puerto Natales, gateway to Torres del Paine National Park, and Punta Arenas, where the recorded address is at Agua Fresca, south of the city. Check the exact handover location in the offer before booking your flights.
Can I cross into Argentina with a Holiday Rent vehicle?
A loop via El Calafate or northern Argentina often tempts travellers setting off from Puerto Natales or San Pedro de Atacama. Crossing the border does, however, depend on the rental company's terms: it is never guaranteed and generally requires documents prepared before departure, sometimes for a fee. Mention your plan when booking and wait for a written answer before building the route.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Holiday Rent RV hire in Chile
Why book Holiday Rent with CoolDrive?
A single search on CoolDrive is enough to compare Holiday Rent with Camper Travel, Alpacas adventure or Kawascars Camper Rentals, on your dates and from your city. The rate shown already includes mandatory fees. Our experts then point you towards the model, the depot and a route compatible with your offer's kilometre package.
What excess and security deposit does Holiday Rent charge?
The excess recorded in October 2026 is €2,100, whatever the model observed. The security deposit is specified in each offer: make sure your credit card has a sufficient limit to cover it. To limit what you would pay in the event of damage, ask our experts about any excess buy-back options before departure.
Can I drop off the vehicle in a different city?
With a network running from Arica to Punta Arenas, a one-way trip seems logical, for example from Puerto Montt to Coyhaique along the Carretera Austral. Its availability varies by depot and season, and fees are often added. To find out, enter the arrival city you want when searching: the search engine then shows only the offers that accept it, full rate included.
Are there Holiday Rent models with an automatic gearbox?
Only one in the current range: the Atacama Camper 4x4 Double Cab, a pick-up living unit with five seats and three berths. All the other models, from the Altiplano to the Eco vans, are driven with a manual gearbox. If a clutch does not suit you, spot this model in the results and book early, as it has no equivalent in the range.
How does the vehicle return work?
The return time and expected condition of the vehicle are given in each offer. Some travellers describe Holiday Rent as demanding about cleanliness and punctuality: allow time on the last day to empty and clean the interior, and let the depot know as early as possible if you are running late. A careful return avoids disputes over the security deposit.
When should I go with Holiday Rent in Chile?
It all depends on the region you are aiming for. The Atacama Desert and the north can be travelled all year round, with cold nights at altitude. The Lake District and Patagonia are best discovered from November to March, during the southern summer, the busiest period. In July, in the depths of winter, snow and wind complicate driving in the south and over the passes.
About us
Hire a Holiday Rent converted pick-up in Chile with CoolDrive Nomad
Holiday Rent is one of the best-established rental companies in Chile on CoolDrive: 15 departure cities, from Arica, near the Peruvian border, to Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas, by way of Santiago, Valparaiso, Temuco, Valdivia and Puerto Montt. Its range mixes Altiplano 4x4s with roof tents, Andino, Atacama and Patagonia pick-up living units and Eco vans, most of them four-wheel drive.
On CoolDrive Nomad, you compare its offers with those of Camper Travel, Alpacas adventure or Kawascars Camper Rentals, and the rate shown includes mandatory fees. Before confirming, look at three points in the offer: the kilometre package, the €2,100 excess recorded in October 2026 and the return conditions. Our experts then help you settle the depot, the model and the dates; enter your city and your travel period in the search to get the exact price.
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