Puerto Natales travel guide

Puerto Natales Tourism | Puerto Natales Guide

You're Going to Love Puerto Natales

With a population of 20,000, Puerto Natales is a must-see destination in Magallanes, Chile. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Puerto Natales has to offer.

When to visit Puerto Natales

Puerto Natales in June
Estimated hotel price
$252
1 night at 3-star hotel
Puerto Natales in June
Estimated hotel price
$252
1 night at 3-star hotel

Looking for warm weather? Then head to Puerto Natales in January, when the average temperature is 11 °C, and the highest can go up to 15 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is July, when it can get as cold as 0 °C, with an average temperature of 1 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in April, when precipitation is around 50 mm. In contrast, October is usually the driest month of the year in Puerto Natales, with an average rainfall of 20 mm.

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How to Get to Puerto Natales

Plane

When flying to Puerto Natales, you’ll arrive at Puerto Natales Teniente J. Gallardo (PNT), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Natales is to pick up a car hire from Punta Arenas, which is about 192 km from Puerto Natales. You’ll find branches of Mitta Rent a Car and Europcar, among others, in Punta Arenas.

Plane

When flying to Puerto Natales, you’ll arrive at Puerto Natales Teniente J. Gallardo (PNT), which is located 6 km from the city centre.

Car

Another option to get to Puerto Natales is to pick up a car hire from Punta Arenas, which is about 192 km from Puerto Natales. You’ll find branches of Mitta Rent a Car and Europcar, among others, in Punta Arenas.

Airlines serving Puerto Natales

LATAM Airlines
Good (980 reviews)
Sky Airline
Good (59 reviews)

Where to stay in Puerto Natales

If you’re on a budget, well-reviewed accommodations include Hostal Baquedano and Sheuen Patagonia.

Where to stay in popular areas of Puerto Natales

Most booked hotels in Puerto Natales

The Singular Patagonia
4 stars
Excellent (9.5, Excellent reviews)
$528+
Weskar Lodge Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
$266+
Hotel Costaustralis
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
$122+
Hotel Glaciares
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
$83+
Noi Indigo Patagonia
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
$205+

Hiring a car in Puerto Natales

Hiring a car in Puerto Natales costs $120 per day, on average, or $361 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.32 per litre in Puerto Natales (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.73 and $36.97.

Hiring a car in Puerto Natales costs $120 per day, on average, or $361 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

Expect to pay $2.32 per litre in Puerto Natales (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between $27.73 and $36.97.