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Kawacars Camper RentalsCamino Campo Alegre 15, Coyhaique
The rental company
Kawascars, a single campervan and kilometres with no cap
Kawascars Camper Rentals is a Chilean rental company that stakes everything on one vehicle: the Adventure Campervan, a converted van for two people, with a manual gearbox. No range to decipher: all that remains is to choose the departure city and the dates.
The network follows the centre and south of the country. Santiago has three addresses, in Ñuñoa, on Aldunate street and in Lo Barnechea, in the foothills of the cordillera. Puerto Montt has two, in the El Tepual airport area, the starting point of the Carretera Austral heading south. In Patagonia, Kawascars is present in Coyhaique, Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas.
The highlight of our October 2026 records: each of the offers observed includes unlimited mileage, and the excess stands at €891. No other Chilean rental company recorded by CoolDrive offers unlimited mileage.
Our verdict: a clear formula, built for long journeys, and a team that travellers describe as welcoming and full of good advice. Weak points: a single model limited to two berths, no automatic transmission, no departures in the desert north and, according to some customers, tight availability in high season and explanations that are sometimes rushed at handover.
Rental company profile
Kawascars Camper Rentals in detail: what you need to know
The key facts to decide whether Kawascars Camper Rentals suits your trip.
General information
- Brand
- Kawascars Camper Rentals · Chilean rental company
- Vehicle
- Adventure Campervan · the only model offered
- Category
- Campervan · converted van for travelling as two
- Capacity
- 2 seats, 2 berths
- Transmission
- Manual
Rental conditions
- Kilometres included
- Unlimited · in the 24 offers recorded in October 2026
- Excess recorded
- €891 · same amount in all the offers observed
- Security deposit
- Stated in each offer · usually on a credit card
- Age and licence
- Specified in each offer · international driving permit recommended in Chile
- One-way hire
- To be checked for each route · enter a different arrival city in the search
- Argentine border
- According to the rental company's terms · request to be made when booking
Insurance and extras
- Insurance
- Included, with an excess · cover detailed in the offer
- Camping equipment
- Bedding and kitchen · exact contents in the vehicle description
- Itinerary advice
- Offered by the team · according to the rental company's presentation
Network and availability
- Depots in Chile
- 8 depots in 5 cities
- Santiago
- Ñuñoa, Aldunate, Lo Barnechea · three addresses in the metropolitan area
- Puerto Montt
- El Tepual area · one of the addresses 500 m from the airport
- Patagonia
- Coyhaique, Puerto Natales, Punta Arenas · in Puerto Natales, handover location stated in the offer
- North of the country
- No depot · no departures recorded north of Santiago
The fleet
Kawascars Camper Rentals 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.
Campervan
Observed prices
Prices recorded at Kawascars Camper Rentals in Chile
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
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| Campervan | from €61/day median €113/day | from €61/day median €113/day | from €105/day median €157/day | from €63/day median €115/day |
Daily prices recorded at Kawascars Camper Rentals on October 20, 2026 for a 14-day rental from its branches in Chile: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included. 100% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €891.
Branches
Kawascars Camper Rentals branches in Chile
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Kawacars Camper Rentals Airport500 mts from Aeropuerto El Tepual, Puerto Montt, 5480000, Los Lagos, HWG2+8Q7 Las Quemas, Puerto Montt
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Kawacars Camper RentalsEl tepual 10.78 Ruta 226, HWG2+8Q7 Puerto Montt
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Kawacars Camper RentalsEnrique Abello Parcela 86, Punta Arenas
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Kawacars Camper RentalsLos Jardines 834-a ñuñoa, Santiago de Chile
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Kawacars Camper RentalsAldunate 1446, Santiago
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Kawacars Camper RentalsAvenida Raúl Labbe 12613, Lo Barnechea, Santiago
1 delivery city
Kawascars Camper Rentals 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
Kawascars Camper Rentals 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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Kawascars Camper Rentals
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Two-seat campervan (Adventure Campervan) | Unlimited in 100% of the offers recorded | Long distances with no cap, 5 cities |
Holiday Rent RV
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Pick-up campers and 4x4s with rooftop tents (Altiplano, Andino, Patagonia) | Limited in the offers recorded | Varied 4x4 range, 15 departure cities |
Camper Travel
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San Pedro, Calafate, Pucon, Ushuaia and Chiloé, including four 4x4s | Limited in the offers recorded | The most departure cities: 18 |
Alpacas adventure
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Converted Maxus T60 and Toyota Hilux 4x4 pick-ups, MG ZS SUV with rooftop tent | Limited in the offers recorded | Choice of 4x4 pick-ups, 5 departure cities |
Our view
Kawascars Camper Rentals: who is it for, and who should look elsewhere?
Kawascars Camper Rentals is ideal if…
- You string together long stages and refuse to watch the odometer
- You are travelling alone or as two and a compact van is enough for you
- You are aiming for the Carretera Austral between Puerto Montt and Coyhaique
- You land in Puerto Montt and want to collect the van right next to El Tepual
- You prefer an excess below the €1,000 mark
- You want to start from the capital, with three addresses to choose from
Kawascars Camper Rentals is not ideal if…
- You are travelling as three or more, or as a family
- You can only drive an automatic
- Your trip starts in Arica, Calama or San Pedro de Atacama: look at Holiday Rent RV or Camper Travel instead
- You want a converted 4x4 pick-up for dirt tracks: Alpacas adventure offers several
Practical tips
Our tips for booking with Kawascars Camper Rentals
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Make the most of unlimited mileage
With no mileage cap in our records, a trip linking several regions becomes feasible: Santiago and Puerto Montt are a little over 1,000 km apart via Route 5. Think in terms of driving hours and fuel rather than kilometres, and keep some days off the road to enjoy the lakes and volcanoes.
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Choose the right address in Santiago
Kawascars hands over its vans in Ñuñoa, on Aldunate street or in Lo Barnechea, in the north-east of the metropolitan area. Choose the one closest to your accommodation or to the direction you will leave the city in: crossing Santiago at rush hour can take time. The address selected appears in the offer.
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Combine your flight and pick-up in Puerto Montt
One of the two Puerto Montt addresses is about 500 m from El Tepual airport. After a flight from Santiago or abroad, you can collect the van and reach Puerto Varas, Lake Llanquihue or the start of the Carretera Austral the same day.
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Ask for a full demonstration
Some customers regretted explanations that were too rushed at handover. Ask to see each piece of equipment working: kitchen, water tank, bed, electrics. Note the tricky points, photograph the condition of the van and keep the depot's contact details for the rest of the trip.
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Plan ahead for the southern summer
A single model, and strong demand from December to February: travellers report that it becomes hard to find an available van in high season. For Patagonia in January, book several months in advance, or move your trip to November or March.
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Bear in mind that no Chilean road links Coyhaique to Puerto Natales
Between the Aysén region and Magallanes, the ice fields cut the country in two. To get from one depot to the other, you either have to go through Argentina, with the rental company's approval, or board a ferry. If in doubt, plan two separate trips, one in the north, the other in the south.
What travellers ask
Your questions about Kawascars Camper Rentals
How much does a Kawascars hire cost in Chile?
Our prices recorded in October 2026, based on 14 days and mandatory fees included, put the Adventure Campervan from €61 per day. In July and October, the median price is around €113; it rises to €115 in April and climbs to about €157 in January, at the height of the southern summer. The most expensive offers observed reach around €176 per day.
Is mileage really unlimited with Kawascars?
Yes, in our records: the 24 Kawascars offers observed by CoolDrive in October 2026 include unlimited mileage. Among the Chilean rental companies for which we have offers, it is the only one in this case, as Holiday Rent RV, Camper Travel and Alpacas adventure apply a mileage package. All the same, confirm this is stated in the offer you choose before booking.
Is the Adventure Campervan suitable for a family?
No: the Adventure Campervan has two seats and two berths. It is aimed at couples, friends travelling as two and solo travellers. For three, compare it with Holiday Rent RV's Patagonia and Atacama double cabs, which offer five seats and three berths, at the cost of limited mileage in our records.
Where can you collect the Kawascars campervan in Santiago?
Three addresses are offered in the metropolitan area: avenida Los Jardines in Ñuñoa, Aldunate street and avenida Raúl Labbé in Lo Barnechea, in the north-east. The one that applies to your booking appears in the offer and the confirmation. If you arrive at the airport, plan on a taxi or a ride-hailing car to the depot, as none of the three is at the airport.
Can you drive from Puerto Montt to Punta Arenas with Kawascars?
Both cities have a depot, but the road route goes through Argentina, as there is no continuous road on the Chilean side. You therefore need the rental company's approval to cross the border and an offer that accepts a return in another city, often with fees. Otherwise, a ferry links central Patagonia to Puerto Natales. Ask our experts before planning this route.
Verified customer reviews
They rented with Kawascars Camper Rentals
4.3
818 reviews
They have always responded quickly to all my requests and their website is very functional!
G.
Chile · Sep 2025
Trustpilot
Fast service
K.
Chile · Mar 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
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Kawascars campervan hire in Chile
Why book Kawascars with CoolDrive?
CoolDrive displays Kawascars offers side by side with those of other Chilean rental companies, such as Holiday Rent RV, Camper Travel or Alpacas adventure, for the city and period you choose. You can see straight away which ones include unlimited mileage and their price, mandatory fees included. An expert can then help you choose the departure depot and prepare your route.
What excess should you expect with Kawascars?
In our October 2026 records, the Kawascars excess is €891 for the Adventure Campervan. In principle, it is the amount that would be left for you to pay in the event of covered damage, according to the cover detailed in the offer. The security deposit, which is separate, is stated when you book: check that your card can take it before you leave.
Is the Kawascars campervan equipped for camping?
According to the rental company's presentation, the van comes with what you need to sleep and cook out in the wild. The exact list appears in the Adventure Campervan description: read it before you leave, especially for bed linen, crockery and heating if you are heading for Patagonia outside the southern summer, when nights turn cool.
Do you need to be able to drive a manual?
Yes: the Adventure Campervan, the only Kawascars model, has a manual gearbox. If you are not used to it, practise before the trip, as the mountain roads and the ripio gravel tracks of the south mean working the clutch a lot. The other Chilean rental companies also mainly offer manual gearboxes, with a few exceptions.
When should you hire a Kawascars campervan?
From December to February, the southern summer opens up Patagonia and the Carretera Austral in the best conditions, but demand is high. November and March offer a good compromise between weather and availability. In winter, from June to August, it is better to stay between Santiago and the Lakes District, as snow and wind make the far south more difficult.
Does Kawascars hire out 4x4 vehicles?
Kawascars presents itself as a specialist in off-the-beaten-track travel, but the only vehicle bookable on CoolDrive is the Adventure Campervan. If your itinerary includes demanding tracks, such as those of the Altiplano, look instead at the 4x4 pick-ups from Alpacas adventure or Holiday Rent RV, bearing in mind their limited mileage in our records.
About us
Book the Kawascars campervan in Chile with CoolDrive Nomad
Kawascars Camper Rentals offers a simple formula: a campervan for two, the Adventure Campervan, hired with unlimited mileage in all the offers we recorded. Its departures are concentrated in Santiago, Puerto Montt and Patagonia, in Coyhaique, Puerto Natales and Punta Arenas, making it a good starting point for the Lakes District, the Carretera Austral or Torres del Paine.
On CoolDrive Nomad, you weigh Kawascars up against Holiday Rent RV, Camper Travel or Alpacas adventure, and every price shown includes mandatory fees. Before confirming, read in the offer the excess, recorded at €891 in October 2026, the amount of the security deposit and the return rules. Our experts help you choose the depot and organise your route, Argentine border included; enter your starting point and your period in the search to get the exact rate.
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