Renting a car in Chile as US citizen?

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Is it difficult to drive in Chile?

Driving outside of the metropolitan area is actually quite easy and very similar to driving in western countries, except for the fact that there are fewer places to stop (hotels and restaurants) along the way. If you do decide to drive in Santiago, there are several things to keep in mind.

How much is a car rental in Chile?

On average a rental car in Chile costs $1,423 per month ($47 per day).

Can an American buy a car in Chile?

Well, it turns out that to be able to buy a car in Chile, you'll need a Chilean tax number, called a RUT (Rol \xdanico Tributario). Luckily, there's a way around this. All you need to do is find a Chilean \u201csponsor\u201d (with a permanent residence permit), who assures you have an address at their place.

Are cars expensive in Chile?

Note that Chilean cars are often more expensive than for example cars in Europe. Even older cars tend to be higher in price, because in South America, instead of throwing a car away as they do in the consumer society in Europe, cars in South America are fixed by a mechanic.

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