Rent a car at Buenos Aires, Mendoza, Salta and El Calafate airports - no security deposit required on selected vehicles
Through Car Rental No Deposit, you can find vehicles at major Argentina airports with no security deposit required. Pick up your car directly at Buenos Aires Ezeiza, Mendoza El Plumerillo, Salta Martin Miguel de Guemes, or El Calafate airport and start your journey immediately. All rental agreements are concluded directly with licensed local car hire companies.
Argentina's extensive airport network connects the country from north to south, providing convenient access to Patagonian glaciers, Andean wine regions, and cosmopolitan Buenos Aires. Car rental at Argentina airports without deposit is available through verified local suppliers at the following locations:
Main international gateway serving Buenos Aires and central Argentina. Rental desks located in the arrivals hall. Drive time to downtown Buenos Aires approximately 40-50 minutes via Autopista Riccheri.
Gateway to Argentina's wine country and Andes mountains. Car rental counters in the terminal building. Mendoza city centre is 8 kilometres north, accessible via Ruta Nacional 40.
Serves northwestern Argentina including Quebrada de Humahuaca and Cafayate wine region. Rental offices at arrivals level. City of Salta is 10 kilometres southwest on Ruta Nacional 51.
Access point for Patagonia and Los Glaciares National Park. Rental desks inside the terminal. El Calafate town is 23 kilometres east on Ruta Provincial 11 - essential 4x4 for glacier excursions.
Serves San Juan province and Cuyo region. Car hire available at terminal. San Juan city centre is 12 kilometres east via Avenida de Circunvalacion - gateway to Ischigualasto Provincial Park.
Access to Chubut Province and Atlantic Patagonia. Rental counters at arrivals. Trelew is 5 kilometres north - drive to Puerto Madryn (65km) for penguin colonies and whale watching.
Collecting your no deposit rental car at Argentina airports follows a straightforward procedure. After landing, proceed to the arrivals hall where rental company desks are clearly signposted. Present your booking voucher, valid driver's licence, and passport. The rental company representative will explain the no deposit terms, conduct a vehicle condition check, and provide you with the keys and contract. Full payment terms are detailed in your online booking confirmation.
All major Argentina airports have car parks adjacent to the terminal buildings. Your rental vehicle will typically be parked in a designated area marked by the rental company's signage. International driving permits are recommended for non-Spanish licences, though not always mandatory. Minimum driver age is generally 21 years, with young driver supplements applying to those under 25 years.
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Pickup location | Airport terminal arrivals hall |
| Required documents | Passport, driver's licence, booking voucher |
| Minimum age | 21 years (young driver fee may apply) |
| Deposit requirement | No security deposit on selected vehicles |
| Insurance included | CDW and third party liability coverage |
| Country page | Car rental Argentina overview |
Argentine roads vary significantly by region. Routes from Buenos Aires Ezeiza use well-maintained toll motorways, while Patagonian airports connect to gravel ripio roads requiring 4x4 vehicles. Speed limits are 130 km/h on autopistas, 110 km/h on rural routes, and 40 km/h in urban areas. Police checkpoints are common - carry all vehicle documents, licence, and insurance papers at all times.
Fuel stations are widely available near Buenos Aires, Mendoza, and Salta airports, but become sparse in Patagonia. Fill up before departing from El Calafate or Trelew airports. GPS coverage is reliable in populated areas but unreliable in remote regions - download offline maps before departure. Winter driving in Andean areas requires snow chains May through September.
Argentina uses electronic toll collection (Telepase) and manual booths. Most rental cars have Telepase tags - tolls are charged to the rental company and added to your final bill. Manual toll booths accept cash in Argentine pesos. The Buenos Aires airport access road (Autopista Riccheri) has multiple toll points. Keep small denomination peso notes for remote area tolls where card payment is unavailable.
The range of no deposit vehicles at Argentina airports depends on location and season. Buenos Aires and Mendoza offer the widest selection including economy sedans, compact SUVs, and minivans. Patagonian airports like El Calafate primarily stock 4x4 vehicles essential for gravel roads and glacier access routes. Luxury vehicles are limited and usually require deposit.
Economy cars are suitable for Buenos Aires city driving and paved Ruta Nacional routes. SUVs and 4x4s are mandatory for Patagonia, Mendoza mountain roads, and northwestern quebradas. Book 4x4 vehicles well in advance for El Calafate during peak season December-February. Minivans accommodate families but are less common at smaller airports like Trelew and San Juan.