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Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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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 48 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿775, which is about 2,740% 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). Localiza (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review) 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 January, with an average daily rate of just ฿807. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,001 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 January, with an average daily rate of just ฿807. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,001 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿807

February

฿872

March

฿872

April

฿968

May

฿872

June

฿807

July

฿904

August

฿839

September

฿839

October

฿872

November

฿904

December

฿1,001

What car do most people hire in Rio de Janeiro?

Standard cars (Class Standard Car, for example) are the most popular in Rio de Janeiro. Compact (Class Compact SUV) and SUV (Class Compact SUV) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Rio de Janeiro.

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

Localiza has 27 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 15 June 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Rio de Janeiro, including Alamo, Localiza and Hertz. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

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

Localiza

8.0
Very Good
1 review27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.5

Hertz

7.7
Good
2 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

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

FOCO

6.2
Okay
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

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

Unidas

19 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 15 June 2025.
  • 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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