Alpacas adventure Rental company category:Standard
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Campervan hire in Puerto Montt opens the door to Chilean Patagonia: this is where, at the head of the Reloncaví Sound, the Carretera Austral begins, the fjord road running south. Close by, Lake Llanquihue stretches out at the foot of the snow-capped cone of the Osorno volcano, and across the Chacao Channel, the island of Chiloé lines up its wooden churches. Five partner companies mainly offer 4x4 camper vans and pick-up campers: Alpacas adventure, Andes Campers, Camper Travel, Holiday Rent RV and Kawascars Camper Rentals.
Several pick-up points are close to El Tepual airport: you can get behind the wheel on the day you land.
5 rental partners
Where to pick up your vehicle in Puerto Montt?
Andes Campers Rental company category:Standard
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Camper Travel Rental company category:Standard
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.
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Holiday Rent RV Rental company category:Premium
Kawascars Camper Rentals Rental company category:Economy
Observed prices
Rental prices observed in Puerto Montt
| Vehicle | Winter July | Spring October | Summer January | Autumn April |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Campervan | from €61/day median €250/day | from €61/day median €269/day | from €105/day median €276/day | from €63/day median €255/day |
Daily prices observed on October 20, 2026 for a 15-day rental: CoolDrive selling price, mandatory fees included, 4 rental companies compared. 5% of offers with unlimited mileage. Median excess: €2,000.
Road trip ideas
Road trips from Puerto Montt
1 Lake Llanquihue and the Osorno volcano
- Puerto Montt
- Puerto Varas
- Frutillar
- Puerto Octay
- Las Cascadas
- Ensenada
- Osorno Volcano
- Petrohué Falls
- Puerto Montt
Puerto Varas, with its wooden houses inherited from German settlers and its view of the Osorno, opens the loop around Lake Llanquihue, one of the largest in Chile. Via Frutillar, Puerto Octay and Las Cascadas, you reach Ensenada, the road climbing the slopes of the volcano and the Petrohué Falls, turquoise rapids in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park. A short loop, ideal for getting used to the vehicle.
- Distance
- about 250 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of campervans and motorhomes
2 Chiloé, its churches and its palafitos
- Puerto Montt
- Pargua
- Ancud
- Castro
- Dalcahue
- Achao
- Cucao
- Puerto Montt
The Pargua ferry crosses the Chacao Channel to Ancud, from where a track leads to the Puñihuil penguins. Castro, the island's capital, lines up its palafitos, colourful houses on stilts; Dalcahue, its market and a second ferry lead to Achao, on Quinchao Island, and its UNESCO-listed wooden churches. To the west, Cucao and Chiloé National Park face the Pacific.
- Distance
- about 600 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or camper van
3 The Carretera Austral to Coyhaique
- Puerto Montt
- La Arena
- Hornopirén
- Caleta Gonzalo
- Chaitén
- Puyuhuapi
- Queulat National Park
- Coyhaique
Route 7 follows the Reloncaví Estuary, then strings together the crossings: La Arena–Puelche, then the fjords between Hornopirén and Caleta Gonzalo, at the entrance to Pumalín Park. Then come Chaitén, Puyuhuapi, the rainforests and the hanging glacier of Queulat National Park, and finally Coyhaique, another departure city of our partners. Part of the route is still on gravel (ripio): plan short stages.
- Distance
- about 600 km, plus the ferries
- Recommended vehicle
- 4x4 campervan or motorhome
Weather and seasons
When to go in Puerto Montt?
Best time
The austral summer, December to March
December to March
highs 16 to 18 °C, lows 11 to 12 °C
The best time to set off from Puerto Montt: long days, with up to 12 hours of sunshine in January, and the lowest rainfall of the year in February. January and February coincide with the Chilean summer holidays, when campsites around Lake Llanquihue and on Chiloé fill up; March, still mild, is quieter.
Austral spring and autumn
April to May, September to November
highs 12 to 15 °C, lows 6 to 9 °C
From April to May and from September to November, highs rarely exceed 15 °C and showers return often, with more than 200 mm of rain in May. Lake Llanquihue and Chiloé remain beautiful between sunny spells, without crowds; further south, some seasonal campsites and services on the Carretera Austral are still closed.
Winter
The austral winter, June to August
June to August
highs 10 to 11 °C, lows 5 °C
The wettest season: more than 200 mm of rain each month and only 5 to 6 hours of sunshine a day. Snow can close the high road up the Osorno volcano and the Cardenal Samoré Pass to Argentina. A heated vehicle is essential, and trips are often limited to Lake Llanquihue and Chiloé.
Climate in Puerto Montt, month by month
Most pleasant months: January to February.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 °C | 12 °C | 85 mm | 12 h/day | 17 °C |
| Feb | 18 °C | 12 °C | 69 mm | 11 h/day | 16 °C |
| Mar | 16 °C | 11 °C | 122 mm | 9 h/day | 14 °C |
| Apr | 14 °C | 9 °C | 181 mm | 7 h/day | 12 °C |
| May | 12 °C | 7 °C | 208 mm | 6 h/day | 11 °C |
| Jun | 10 °C | 5 °C | 256 mm | 5 h/day | 10 °C |
| Jul | 10 °C | 5 °C | 207 mm | 5 h/day | 9 °C |
| Aug | 11 °C | 5 °C | 246 mm | 6 h/day | 10 °C |
| Sep | 12 °C | 6 °C | 168 mm | 8 h/day | 10 °C |
| Oct | 13 °C | 7 °C | 149 mm | 9 h/day | 12 °C |
| Nov | 15 °C | 9 °C | 132 mm | 10 h/day | 13 °C |
| Dec | 17 °C | 11 °C | 106 mm | 11 h/day | 15 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
Book the Carretera Austral ferries
South of Puerto Montt, Route 7 is cut by arms of the sea. The La Arena to Puelche ferry can usually be taken without booking, but the crossing from Hornopirén to Caleta Gonzalo, on two boats linked by a short track, must be booked in advance, especially in January and February. Sailings are reduced out of season: check the timetables and allow some leeway.
Driving on ripio
On the Carretera Austral, inland on Chiloé or towards Lake Chapo, tarmac often gives way to ripio, a gravel road. Drive slowly, slow right down when passing a lorry to limit stones hitting the windscreen, and watch out for potholes and corrugations, which get worse after rain.
Fuel and supplies before the deep south
Puerto Montt is the last large city before Patagonia: supermarkets, hardware stores and petrol stations are plentiful. Further south, stations become sparse and some run out of fuel; fill the tank whenever you can and set off with water and food supplies for several days.
Angelmó on foot
The port of Angelmó, west of the centre, brings together the fish market, small curanto eateries and Chiloé crafts: the ideal place for fresh produce before you leave. Its streets are narrow and congested; leave the vehicle further away on the seafront avenue and finish on foot.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Puerto Montt
Where can I pick up a campervan in Puerto Montt?
Five partner companies are present. Kawascars Camper Rentals is located about 500 metres from El Tepual airport; Holiday Rent RV has one pick-up point in the airport car park and another on the V-65 road towards Lake Chapo, some twenty kilometres from the city. Alpacas adventure, Andes Campers and Camper Travel welcome you in Puerto Montt: the exact address is in your confirmation.
How much does it cost to hire a campervan in Puerto Montt?
Our searches in October 2026, covering four rental companies and 80 offers, found prices from €61 per day, mandatory fees included, for a 15-day rental. The median is around €250 per day for a July departure and exceeds €270 in January, when the lowest price rises to €105. Run a search with your dates to get real prices.
Can I drive to Bariloche, in Argentina, with a campervan hired in Puerto Montt?
Yes, if the rental company allows it: to leave Chile, a rental vehicle must travel with a notarised authorisation prepared in advance by the company, often for an extra fee, and with insurance valid in Argentina. The most direct route goes via Osorno and the Cardenal Samoré Pass. On the way back, Chilean agricultural controls forbid bringing in fresh fruit, vegetables, meat or dairy products.
Can I return the vehicle in Coyhaique or Pucón?
Our partners also rent from Coyhaique and Balmaceda, home to the airport of the Aysén region, at the end of the Carretera Austral, as well as from Pucón, Valdivia and Temuco to the north. A one-way trip avoids driving hundreds of kilometres of gravel back the other way. When the company accepts it, the one-way fee is included in the displayed price as soon as you enter your return city.
Verified customer reviews
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818 reviews
They have always responded quickly to all my requests and their website is very functional!
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Chile · Sep 2025
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K.
Chile · Mar 2025
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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.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Puerto Montt
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Chile?
Foreign visitors drive with their national licence together with an international driving permit, recommended and often requested by rental companies as well as during Carabineros police checks. Traffic drives on the right, and converted vans and pick-up campers can be driven with a car licence. Each company sets a minimum age and a minimum number of years of driving, shown in the offer conditions.
Do I need a 4x4 to travel from Puerto Montt?
Not for Puerto Varas, the loop around Lake Llanquihue or Chiloé's main road, which are largely paved. On the Carretera Austral and the side tracks to glaciers and remote lakes, especially in rain, four-wheel drive gives a real margin. A large part of the local offer is 4x4: Andino Camper, Patagonia Camper or converted Maxus T60 pick-ups.
Which vehicle should I choose for three or four travellers?
Most of the models observed only sleep two. For a family or two couples, the Chiloé Camper 4x4 and the Maxus T60 4x4 Camper Truck Double Cab have four seats and four berths, and the Patagonia Camper 4x4 Double Cab sleeps three with five seats. The MG ZS Rooftent Camper, with a roof tent, carries five people but sleeps only two.
Is mileage unlimited?
Rarely: only 5% of the offers observed in our searches in Puerto Montt included unlimited mileage. In Chilean Patagonia, distances quickly add up to thousands of kilometres: check the included allowance and the price per extra kilometre of each offer, especially for a one-way trip to Coyhaique or a loop through Argentina.
What excess should I expect in case of damage?
The median excess of the offers observed is €2,000. On ripio, windscreen chips, tyres and underbody damage are the most common: check whether they are excluded from the basic insurance and whether an excess reduction option covers them. The security deposit, blocked on a credit card, generally depends on this amount.
How do I get to the depots from El Tepual airport?
El Tepual airport is about fifteen kilometres north-west of Puerto Montt. Two rental companies have a pick-up point nearby: ask them how arrivals are handled. For the depots in town or on the Lake Chapo road, take a taxi or a bus to the centre, and give your flight number to the company to set the meeting time.
Where can I stay overnight with a campervan around Puerto Montt?
Campsites are plentiful around Lake Llanquihue, on Chiloé and along the Carretera Austral, often run by families on their own land. Wild camping is widely practised in Chile outside national parks, but it is not allowed everywhere: respect the signs, ask landowners for permission and, in the parks, sleep only on the designated pitches.
About us
Why start a campervan trip from Puerto Montt
Puerto Montt is the natural starting point for a trip through Chilean Patagonia: the Carretera Austral begins here, Chiloé is just one ferry crossing away and Lake Llanquihue, overlooked by the Osorno volcano, half an hour's drive. To the north, the Lakes Region leads to Valdivia and the volcanoes of Pucón; to the east, the Cardenal Samoré Pass opens the road to Argentina and Bariloche.
With five partner companies and a fleet largely made up of 4x4s, the city suits paved roads as well as the tracks of the deep south, with prices observed from €61 per day in October 2026. Coyhaique and Balmaceda, other departure cities of our partners, let you travel the southern road without retracing your steps. For long days and less rain, aim for the austral summer, from December to March.