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Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Santa Cruz. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 July 2025.

Most popular company

Unidas

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

฿1,303

Cheapest price per day

฿815

Cheapflights insights for Santa Cruz car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Cruz?

Book your car hire in Santa Cruz 59 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around ฿421/day on average when booked 59 days ahead, which saves you 950% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Cruz?

In Santa Cruz, the most affordable car hire company right now is Unidas, offering prices from just ฿814.86/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Localiza, with rates starting at ฿1,363.40/day.

What is the best car rental company in Santa Cruz?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santa Cruz is Alamo (rated 8.5/10). Localiza (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Cruz?

Planning to hire a car in Santa Cruz? December is the cheapest month, costing about ฿778 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of ฿2,333. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

฿907

February

฿842

March

฿875

April

฿907

May

฿1,037

June

฿875

July

฿1,199

August

฿2,333

September

฿2,106

October

฿2,074

November

฿1,652

December

฿778

Which car hire company has the most locations in Santa Cruz?

Unidas has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Cruz at 1.

Top rental agencies in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Santa Cruz, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Alamo

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Localiza

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.5

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Unidas

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

2.6

Firefly

1 location

National

1 location

Santa Cruz Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Cruz, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Cruz?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Santa Cruz. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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