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When's the cheapest time to hire a car in Punta Del Este?

Our data shows that October is the cheapest month to rent a car in Punta Del Este. It’s around $95 per day in October, compared to the yearly average of $105 per day.
Cheapest month avgOctober • $95
Yearly avg price$105

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There are 19 car hire providers in Punta Del Este. Check out the map below to find the most convenient pick-up spot.

Car hire pick-up spots in Punta Del Este

Compare car hire prices at airports, train stations and in different neighbourhoods across Punta Del Este. You might find a better price, or the perfect pick-up point nearby. Start your journey where it suits you.
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These are estimated prices to help you choose from a large number of options. Each is an average based on the lowest car rental prices found for each destination over the last 15 days.

The most popular car rental companies in Punta Del Este

National
Europcar
Dollar
Budget
Alamo
Fox - Rent A Car

What's the most popular car to hire in Punta Del Este?

Based on recent Skyscanner data, the BMW 1-Series is the most popular car to hire in Punta Del Este, with prices starting from $84 per day. The Ford Fiesta and similar models are also popular drives in Punta Del Este.
BMW 1-Series
BMW 1-Series12% chose this
Ford Fiesta
Ford Fiesta12% chose this
Opel Corsa
Opel Corsa12% chose this
Peugeot 208
Peugeot 20810% chose this
Most popular carBMW 1-Series
Why?Small, practical, easy to park

Punta Del Este's cheapest car hire providers

Localiza has the cheapest car hire in Punta Del Este right now, with prices from $84 per day. You'll save an average of $78 per day when you book with them.
Localizafrom $84 per day
Alamofrom $120 per day
Avisfrom $179 per day
Budgetfrom $187 per day
Cheapest providerLocaliza
Book with them to save around$78 per day

Hiring a car in Punta Del Este: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyNational
Most popular carCompact, 4-5 doors
Average daily price$179
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Punta Del Este

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Punta Del Este car rental search.

Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Punta Del Este that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Punta Del Este for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Punta Del Este avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Punta Del Este, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred Punta Del Este car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Punta Del Este will set you back around $179 per day or $489 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Punta Del Este is a compact pickup. The most popular is Compact, 4-5 doors.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Punta Del Este is currently October.

On average, around $489. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Punta Del Este is $583.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Punta Del Este for a whole month is $5,802. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Punta Del Este, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Punta Del Este that have free cancellation

Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.

Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Punta Del Este.

Most places – Punta Del Este included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $110 per day. The average price per day is around $187.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like National, Europcar and Dollar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Enterprise as the best overall in terms of experience.

We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Punta Del Este.