The most popular SUV models offered at rental locations in Iquique are: Nissan Pathfinder 4WD, Toyota Landcruiser, Chrysler Journey, Chevrolet Blazer, Daihatsu Terios, Ford Expedition 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.
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Common questions on rental process
Chilean drivers can be characterized as rather emotional and short tempered, but, in general, they are distinguished by a very friendly and welcoming attitude. Quite often you can see how local drivers give each other certain signals with their hands – this way they help each other to maneuver in the flow of cars.
When you plan to use your car, make sure you have all the car documents with you. The driving license and car documents are important even if you plan a ride to the nearest shop. Police patrols on duty are not rare on the roads of Chile. The police can stop virtually every vehicle for the document check. The absence of any of the required documents is a serious reason for the imposition of a heavy fine.
Driving while intoxicated is considered a very serious violation. In addition to a heavy fine and driving license cancellation, this traffic violation often results in imprisonment.
