Car hire Puerto Montt Airport

The official title of Puerto Montt Airport is El Tepual International Airport, a private and commercial air hub for the city of Puerto Montt, which is a popular tourist destination for its archaeological site of Monte Verde. Lan and Sky airlines offer fights to Santiago de Chile, Punta Arenas and Balmaceda.

Puerto Montt Airport facilities

The airport's terminal offers general aviation services including ground handling, storage and maintenance, and its passenger facilities include assistance and amenities for the disabled, a restaurant, a café, a massage service, parking, an updated check-in area and luggage storage. Car rental in Puerto Montt Airport is available on the complex.

Puerto Montt Airport excursions

The port city of Puerto Montt dates from the mid-19th century, when it was colonised by German immigrants; it is located just north of Chilean Patagonia. Known for its offshore islands, colonial buildings and the lovely Lake Llanquihui, the downtown area lies on the seashore, with a snow-capped volcano looming in the distance.

Best time to visit

Travelling around this agricultural region with car hire in Puerto Montt Airport is best during the short, dry summer season, as the rest of the year sees heavy rainfall. Temperatures range from cool to cold, with summer highs of 19?C between December and February and lows of 4?C in June and July.

Car rental in Puerto Montt Airport

Getting around the region, including to the incredibly ancient Monte Verde site which is some 15,000 years old, is straightforward, although country roads range between bumpy and occasionally become impassable. Local drivers are the biggest risk, but experienced motorists will cope. To get the best rates, compare car hire charges online before you arrive.