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Hiring a campervan in Valparaíso means setting off from Chile's great historic port, whose colourful houses cling to the hills above the bay. Within a few hours you reach the beaches of the central coast, from Concón to Zapallar, the cool-climate vineyards of the Casablanca Valley and the capital, then the long Pan-American Highway towards the desert in the north or the volcanoes in the south. 3 partner companies hand over their vehicles here: Andes Campers, Camper Travel and Holiday Rent RV.
Viña del Mar, right next to Valparaíso, is also a departure city of our partners: the two cities form a single built-up area on the Pacific shore.
3 rental partners
Where to pick up your vehicle in Valparaíso?
Camper Travel Rental company category:Standard
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Road trip ideas
Road trips from Valparaíso
1 The north coast, from Reñaca to Papudo
- Valparaíso
- Viña del Mar
- Reñaca
- Concón
- Horcón
- Maitencillo
- Cachagua
- Zapallar
- Papudo
- Valparaíso
North of Viña del Mar, the coast road runs past the beaches of Reñaca and then the Concón dunes, a nature sanctuary high above the Pacific. The fishing village of Horcón, the cliffs of Maitencillo and the islet of Cachagua, where Humboldt penguins nest, lead to Zapallar and its villas hidden in greenery, then to the bay of Papudo. Zapallar's streets are narrow: a campervan slips through more easily.
- Distance
- about 250 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan or small camper van
2 Quintay, Casablanca and the Poets' Coast
- Valparaíso
- Quintay
- Casablanca
- Algarrobo
- Isla Negra
- Cartagena
- Valparaíso
To the south, a minor road leads down to Quintay, a former whaling station turned museum beside a cove. The Casablanca Valley, planted with Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, then lines up its wineries open for tastings along Route 68. You meet the sea again at Algarrobo, then at Isla Negra, where Pablo Neruda's house museum faces the ocean, and at Cartagena, before returning to Valparaíso.
Chile is very strict about drink-driving: plan for a driver who skips the tastings.
- Distance
- about 250 km
- Recommended vehicle
- All types of vehicles
3 Ruta 5 North to Copiapó
- Valparaíso
- Los Vilos
- Fray Jorge National Park
- La Serena
- Vicuña
- Bahía Inglesa
- Copiapó
Head north on Ruta 5: after Los Vilos and its beaches, Fray Jorge National Park, reached by a gravel track, protects a humid forest fed by coastal fog in the middle of a semi-arid region. La Serena and the Elqui Valley, with its pisco distilleries and astronomical observatories, come before the turquoise waters of Bahía Inglesa, then Copiapó, a departure city of our partners where you can return the vehicle.
- Distance
- about 1,100 km
- Recommended vehicle
- Campervan, camper van or 4x4 camper
Weather and seasons
When to go in Valparaíso?
Best time
November, March and April
March to April, November
highs 18 to 20 °C, lows 12 to 14 °C
The most pleasant months to leave Valparaíso without the crowds: highs close to 20 °C, very little rain and long days. In November the coast gets ready for the southern summer; in March and April Chilean holidaymakers have gone home, the beaches of Maitencillo and Zapallar are quiet again and the Casablanca wineries finish their harvest.
High season
Southern summer, December to February
December to February
highs 20 to 21 °C, lows 13 to 15 °C
Thirteen hours of sunshine a day, almost no rain and highs around 21 °C: the Pacific breeze spares Valparaíso the heat of the central valley. This is the peak beach season, with busy coast roads at weekends. Mornings are often grey under the sea fog, which usually lifts around midday.
Winter
Winter, May to August
May to August
highs 15 to 17 °C, lows 9 to 11 °C
Fronts from the Pacific bring most of the year's rain, especially in June. The cold stays moderate, with no frost on the coast, but the winter swells, the marejadas, can break over the seafront avenue between Valparaíso and Viña del Mar and close coastal roads. Between two fronts, the rain-washed sky offers fine views of the snow-capped Andes.
Spring, September and October
September to October
highs 16 to 17 °C, lows 10 to 11 °C
The southern spring settles slowly on the coast: much less rain, ten to twelve hours of sunshine a day, but cool and often hazy mornings. It is the time to explore the Casablanca Valley as it turns green again, or to head north, where the flowering Atacama Desert may bloom around Copiapó after a rainy winter.
Climate in Valparaíso, month by month
Most pleasant months: November to April.
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Sea |
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| Jan | 21 °C | 15 °C | 3 mm | 13 h/day | 15 °C |
| Feb | 21 °C | 15 °C | 1 mm | 12 h/day | 17 °C |
| Mar | 20 °C | 14 °C | 3 mm | 11 h/day | 16 °C |
| Apr | 18 °C | 13 °C | 27 mm | 10 h/day | 14 °C |
| May | 17 °C | 11 °C | 47 mm | 8 h/day | 13 °C |
| Jun | 15 °C | 10 °C | 126 mm | 7 h/day | 13 °C |
| Jul | 15 °C | 9 °C | 67 mm | 8 h/day | 12 °C |
| Aug | 15 °C | 10 °C | 67 mm | 9 h/day | 13 °C |
| Sep | 16 °C | 10 °C | 21 mm | 10 h/day | 12 °C |
| Oct | 17 °C | 11 °C | 14 mm | 12 h/day | 13 °C |
| Nov | 18 °C | 12 °C | 8 mm | 12 h/day | 13 °C |
| Dec | 20 °C | 13 °C | 5 mm | 13 h/day | 14 °C |
Averages 2016–2025 computed from Open-Meteo data (ERA5 reanalysis).
Practical tips
Everything to know before hitting the road
The cerros on foot, not by motorhome
Valparaíso's hills, whose historic quarter is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, are best discovered on foot: their very steep, narrow, winding streets are unsuitable for a motorhome, which may scrape or struggle on the climbs. Leave it below and ride up the century-old ascensores, such as Reina Victoria, El Peral or Polanco, or take a trolleybus or a shared taxi.
Tolls and electronic tolls towards Santiago
To reach Santiago, Route 68 crosses the Coastal Range through the Zapata and Lo Prado tunnels, with tolls along the way. Some Chilean motorways, and all of Santiago's urban expressways, use barrier-free electronic tolling: ask the rental company whether the vehicle has a TAG transponder and how the charges will be billed to you.
Guarded parking
In the port district and around Valparaíso's tourist sites, vehicle break-ins are not uncommon: leave no luggage or devices visible in the cab or the living area. Use paid, guarded car parks, the estacionamientos, to visit the city during the day, and a campsite rather than a street in Valparaíso or Viña del Mar at night.
Sleeping on the central coast
The heavily built-up seafront of Viña del Mar, Reñaca and Concón offers little room to spend the night, and coastal municipalities may ban motorhomes from parking there overnight. Campsites are found rather around Laguna Verde, Maitencillo or Algarrobo, with more choice in summer than in winter; check the rules in force.
What travellers ask
Your questions about a road trip in Valparaíso
Where can I pick up a campervan in Valparaíso?
Three partner companies each have a depot in Valparaíso: Andes Campers, Camper Travel and Holiday Rent RV. The exact meeting point is in your booking confirmation. You can also search for a departure from Viña del Mar, the neighbouring city where our partners also hand over vehicles, to widen the choice of dates and models.
How much does campervan hire cost in Valparaíso?
The price depends on the season, the rental length and the type of vehicle, from compact campervans to family camper vans. January and February, the Chilean summer holidays, are the busiest period on the central coast, while the southern winter is quieter. Run a search with your dates: the offers shown include mandatory fees.
Is it better to start from Valparaíso or Santiago?
Santiago, another departure city of our partners, is only 99 km away as the crow flies, via Route 68. Starting from Valparaíso puts you straight on the Pacific and avoids the capital's traffic, a real gain for a trip along the central coast or to the north. Starting from Santiago remains simpler after an international flight or to head straight for the Andes.
Can I drive south to the lakes and volcanoes?
Yes: Temuco, Pucón and Valdivia are also departure cities of our partners, which makes a one-way trip of about 800 km to Temuco possible. Rather than crossing Santiago, you can follow the coast to San Antonio and then take Route 66, the Ruta de la Fruta, to Ruta 5 South. Enter the return city in your search: any fees are included in the price.
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Frequently asked questions
FAQ — Campervan and motorhome hire in Valparaíso
What licence do I need to drive a motorhome in Chile?
In Chile, you drive on the right. For a tourist stay, show your national licence together with an international driving permit, recommended and sometimes required by rental companies or at roadside checks. Each company also sets a minimum age and a minimum number of years of driving, given in the offer conditions: check them before booking, especially for a young driver.
How do I get to Valparaíso from Santiago airport?
The nearest international airport is Santiago's Arturo Merino Benítez, in Pudahuel, west of the capital and close to the start of Route 68: allow about an hour and a half to Valparaíso. Frequent coaches link Santiago with Valparaíso and Viña del Mar; otherwise, a private transfer takes you to the meeting point. Tell the rental company your arrival time.
When should I book a campervan in Valparaíso?
Several months ahead for late December: the New Year fireworks over the bay draw huge crowds and the whole coast is fully booked. The same applies to January and February, the Chilean summer holidays and the time of the Viña del Mar song festival. From April to October, booking a few weeks ahead is usually enough.
Can I swim on the Valparaíso coast?
Yes, but the Humboldt Current keeps the Pacific cool: the sea ranges from 12 °C in winter to 17 °C in February, the warmest month. The beaches of Reñaca, Cachagua and Zapallar are good for swimming in summer, but swells and currents are often strong: follow the flags and choose beaches with lifeguards.
Where can I fill up with water and empty waste water?
Dedicated motorhome service points are still rare in Chile. On the coast of the Valparaíso region, it is mainly campsites that let you fill the fresh-water tank and empty the grey water and the toilet cassette. Do it each night you spend at a campsite, ask the rental company for the places it recommends and never empty anything on the public road.
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Why start a motorhome trip from Valparaíso
Valparaíso brings together in one city the charm of central Chile: a port steeped in history, hills covered with murals and colourful corrugated-iron houses, La Sebastiana, another of Pablo Neruda's houses, and, a few kilometres away, the beaches of Viña del Mar. From the bay, the coast unfolds north to Papudo and south to Isla Negra, while the Casablanca Valley opens the road inland.
Three partner companies hand over their vehicles here, and Viña del Mar, Santiago, Temuco, Pucón, Valdivia and Copiapó, other departure cities of our partners, make long one-way trips to the desert or the lakes possible. With a mild climate all year round, especially pleasant from November to April, Valparaíso suits short coastal getaways as well as journeys across the country.