El Calafate travel guide
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You're Going to Love El Calafate
With a population of 8,000, El Calafate is a must-see destination in Santa Cruz, Argentina. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. El Calafate deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.
When to visit El Calafate
Looking for warm weather? Then head to El Calafate in January, when the average temperature is 55.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 66.2 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 26.6 °F, with an average temperature of 33.8 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in May, when precipitation is around 0.7″. In contrast, November is usually the driest month of the year in El Calafate, with an average rainfall of 0.1″.
How to Get to El Calafate
Plane
When flying to El Calafate, you’ll arrive at El Calafate (FTE), which is located 17 km from the city center. The shortest flight to El Calafate from the United States departs from New York and takes around 18h 25m.
Car
Another option to get to El Calafate is to pick up a car rental from Río Gallegos, which is about 257 km from El Calafate. You’ll find branches of Localiza and National, among others, in Río Gallegos.
Bus
Bus operates bus routes to El Calafate. El Calafate’s bus station is located 2.3 km from the city center.
Airports near El Calafate
Airlines serving El Calafate
Where to stay in El Calafate
From 5-star hotels such as the Xelena Hotel & Suites to great affordable options like the Hotel Picos Del Sur, El Calafate offers a range of accommodations for every taste. Average rates range from around $92 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $90 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of El Calafate
Most booked hotels in El Calafate
Renting a car in El Calafate
Renting a car in El Calafate costs $61 per day, on average, or $122 if you want to rent if for 2 days.
It’s generally cheaper to rent your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 4% cheaper than airport locations in El Calafate.
Expect to pay $4.20 per gallon in El Calafate (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $50.42 and $67.23. Standard (Class Standard Car or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in El Calafate, while also 47% cheaper than other types, on average.