Puerto Natales is an easy destination to plan yourself: hotels, flights, car rental and activities in one place, no juggling ten different sites. Puerto Natales works well as a base for day trips to nearby towns and scenic routes. The nearest airport is in a neighbouring city, and a rental car is the easiest way to cover the rest. There are currently around 20 places to stay listed in and around Puerto Natales, covering a range of budgets. The catalogue includes 8 vetted activities and tours with real guest ratings. 1 routes to nearby towns are mapped out from Puerto Natales, handy if you're planning side trips beyond the city itself.
Accommodation in Puerto Natales starts at around €59 per night, with a typical rate near €84 across roughly 20 nearby options — handy for budgeting your trip.
Well-reviewed hotels: Lady Florence Dixie, 3-star, guest rating 8.8 from 2041 reviews, from €74 per night; Hotel Costa Australis, 4-star, guest rating 8.6 from 611 reviews, from €108 per night; Hostal Galvarino Puerto Natales, 2-star, guest rating 8.2 from 6 reviews, from €62 per night; NOI Indigo Patagonia, 5-star, guest rating 7.8 from 234 reviews, from €93 per night.
Day trips & routes: Punta Arenas — about 247 km, 2h 53m drive. Fastest option is Punta Arenas: 2h 53m by car.
Puerto Natales: what to know
Things to see: "Best private day experience in Torres del Paine !!!", rated 5 from 30 reviews, from €777.11; "Full Day Torres del Paine", rated 5 from 18 reviews, from €92; "Torres del Paine Base Full Day Trekking Tour", rated 5 from 18 reviews, from €80.39; "Hikking Porteria Lago Sarmiento", rated 5 from 10 reviews, from €121.48; "Puma Tracking Safari in Torres del Paine", rated 5 from 9 reviews, from €379.62.
Puerto Natales has no direct airport — most travellers fly into the nearest airport city and continue by rental car or transfer. Getting around the city and out to the 1 nearby destinations listed above is easiest by car — intercity public transport tends to be slower and less frequent. The median nightly rate in Puerto Natales is around €84, useful for comparing overall trip cost against nearby cities.
To rent a car in Puerto Natales you usually need a passport, a driving licence and a bank card for the deposit hold. With 20 places to stay nearby, it's worth comparing a base near the rental desk against one closer to the sights. Given 1 route worth driving from here, check the mileage and one-way drop-off terms before you book. When touring Chile, plan stops in advance: fuel stations and car parks in smaller towns are not always open around the clock.
