The most popular models representing the mini, compact, and economy car segments in Concepcion are: GM Monza, Chevrolet Cobalt, Toyota Corolla, Toyota Auris, Nissan Tiida, Ford Focus and others.
When hiring a budget hatchback, it is definitely worth saving on insurance deposit (franchise). Deposits on small cars in Chile vary from 100 to 1.000 euro/dollars. Check the rental conditions of each car in your selection to find a vehicle with a minimum deposit.
If your routes in Chile are foreseen to pass through hilly areas or mountains, it is not recommended to consider very small cars for rental. Their engines are usually insufficient for a confident driving on the roads with long or steep climbs.
At the rental office in Concepcion, consider to take a 'Breakdown Assistance' package or ask an officer for a contact data to use in case of a vehicle breakdown. Cheap cars are sometimes unpredictable in operation.
Upon receipt of the rental invoice, please check that all the information, as well as the final payment amount do match the data in your voucher.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe and great trip to Concepcion!
Detailed FAQ on the rental process
In the territory of residential areas you will find a wide range of public parking lots. Among them you will find either usual street parking lots, or guarded undercover parking. The cost of parking depends not only on its type, but also on its location. The average cost of one hour of parking varies from US$2 to US$3.5.
You will have to pay an additional fee to be able to drive on some roads. All roads of this type have a special checkpoint at the entrance. The cost of using toll roads is different, and it depends mostly on the region. As a rule, the fee ranges from US$1 to US$6.
In Santiago, there are also several paid roads, the fee for using which is charged separately. Toll highways are automatically controlled by cameras, so it is simply impossible to drive on them unnoticed without making the payment.
