Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 December 2025.

Most popular company

LOCALIZA

Price of petrol per litre

฿35.54

Average price per day

฿755

Cheapest price per day

฿755

Cheapflights insights for Rio de Janeiro car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rio de Janeiro, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Rio de Janeiro?

To get the best deal on car hire in Rio de Janeiro, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿755, which is about 2,710% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in Rio de Janeiro?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Rio de Janeiro is Alamo (rated 8.5/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 7.7/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro?

At Rio de Janeiro, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just ฿723. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,006 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Rio de Janeiro, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just ฿723. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,006 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿786

February

฿849

March

฿849

April

฿943

May

฿849

June

฿849

July

฿880

August

฿755

September

฿723

October

฿818

November

฿818

December

฿1,006

Which car hire company has the most locations in Rio de Janeiro?

Localiza has 26 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Rio de Janeiro at 20.

Top rental agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reviews were last updated on 30 December 2025.

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
1 review16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Hertz

7.7
Good
2 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Localiza

7.3
Good
2 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.3

MOVIDA

6.8
Okay
2 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

FOCO

5.8
Fair
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.0

Unidas

20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

Avis

2.6
Poor
2 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

2.6

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 30 December 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rio de Janeiro?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿755/day when booking a car hire in Rio de Janeiro. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿755/day from Localiza, booked on Dec. 27.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro for a week from Localiza?

    Localiza offers hire cars in Rio de Janeiro for about ฿5,287 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Rio de Janeiro for a month is certainly possible.

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