Driving from San Rafael to Renca
Renca lies 257 km (160 mi) north-west of San Rafael, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 314 km (195 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| San Rafael | Renca | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Argentina | Chile |
| Population | 118,009 | 147,151 |
| Elevation | 690 m (2,264 ft) | 508 m (1,667 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Argentina/Mendoza) | UTC-3 (America/Santiago) |
| Postal codes | 4427–5753 | 8640000 |
What changes when you arrive in Renca
Crossing from Argentina into Chile: money changes from the Peso to the Peso (CLP); sockets are Euro, Type L; the dialling code becomes +56; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648813 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648847.
Where to book car hire from San Rafael to Renca
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Staying in Renca
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Common questions
How far is Renca from San Rafael?
257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, north-west of San Rafael; by road roughly 314 km (195 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Rafael to Renca by car?
About 3 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Rafael and Renca?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Renca?
The Peso (CLP).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.