The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Concepcion are: Toyota Rav4, Chevrolet Blazer, Ford Escape, Jeep Wrangler, Suzuki Jimny, Chrysler Journey and others.
While selecting your preferred model of an off-road vehicle, please examine the rental conditions. In particular, those requirements that concern credit cards – when it comes to renting an expensive car, sometimes offices in Chile ask information about two credit cards.
Before signing the contract in the rental office upon arrival, check that the invoice figures match with figures in your voucher.
Once the vehicle is assigned, inspect it carefully before leaving the parking. Crossovers and SUVs are often used in tough road conditions, therefore scratches and other exteriour defects are inevitable. Due to this, it is important to check and specify all existing defects in your rental documents.
If you plan to use an off-road vehicle in the mountains, it is recommended to order snow chains. This will save you from unexpected incidents. Other important equipment in Chile are mandatory child seats for travellers with children.
OrangeSmile.com wishes you a safe trip and green lights on the roads of Concepcion!
Common questions on rental process
The police are always very polite when speaking to drivers, especially to foreign ones. In no case should drivers argue and try to convince police officers not to issue a fine – in Chile such actions will certainly be interpreted as an attempt to give a bribe. You should do as the police tell you and provide them with all necessary documents at first request.
The cost of fuel is quite high in the country and is usually US$1.5 per liter. In addition to the unleaded petrol, drivers can often buy diesel fuel at local petrol stations.
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.
