Complete Guide to Car Rental at Montt Port, Chile

Car Rental Choices Currently, various car rental apps offer many options, from major brands like Hertz and Avis to local brands. I chose the mid-tier chain brand SIXT because it offers reasonably priced automatic transmission vehicles, while many local car rentals only have manual transmission cars. 🔐About Insurance In addition to the basic insurance provided by the car rental company, I also opted for comprehensive insurance, which includes zero deductible, glass coverage, tire coverage, etc. Safety is the most important thing when driving! 💡Car Pickup Process 1️⃣All the car rental counters at Montt Port are conveniently located right opposite the arrival exit, very easy to find. The staff will ask for the original driver's license and its international certified translation, a VISA credit card, and a passport. Then, to our surprise, they informed us that our car had been upgraded from a Roewe to a Tucson✌️ 2️⃣The car rental fee and deposit are paid together as a pre-authorization. The rental fee was charged about a week after I returned the car, and the deposit was refunded 20 days after the car was returned. 3️⃣After payment, a car rental contract is issued, and then they take us to inspect the car. The inspection focuses on the exterior for any bumps and scratches, checking the tires, mileage, whether the tank is full, and whether a spare tire and a jack are provided—all of these are guarantees for a smooth self-driving experience. It is recommended to take photos for records. Also, be sure to ask about the fuel type; our car required 95 octane gasoline, which the staff noted in the reminders. ⛽️Returning the Car 1️⃣The car must be returned with a full tank. Find the nearest gas station to the airport to refuel, keep the fuel receipt, and take a photo of the fuel gauge. 2️⃣A parking card is required to enter the airport parking lot. This card should be left in a visible place in the car, park the car in the parking lot, preferably in the area where you started, not too far away. 3️⃣We returned the car early, and the staff had not yet arrived at work, so we had to drop the car keys into the key drop box at the rental counter. It is best to record a video when dropping off the keys.