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Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from ฿668

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Rio de Janeiro with a pick-up date of 23/6 and drop-off date of 30/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 17 June 2025.

In Rio de Janeiro, there are 179 active hire locations from 19 car hire companies. small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Rio de Janeiro in the past week - currently priced from ฿668/day. View deals for 3 car types available to hire in this destination:

Economy

Economy

฿692+

Compact

Compact

฿792+

Intermediate

Intermediate

฿772+

Mini

Mini

฿796+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

฿738+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

฿1,132+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

฿1,234+

Compare car rental deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by type

Here are the best Rio de Janeiro small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda Brio฿668/day
2
M
A/C
Honda Brio
GWM Ora Good Cat฿687/day
2
M
A/C
GWM Ora Good Cat
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan฿783/day
4
M
A/C
Chevrolet Sonic Sedan

Best car rental deals found in Rio de Janeiro

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with an average daily rate of ฿1,193. Data was last updated on 17 June 2025.
Peruse the best Rio de Janeiro car rental deals we've found. Be sure to confirm the details of the deal, such as car type, daily rate, and pickup location.
Honda Brio฿668/day
2
M
A/C
Honda Brio
GWM Ora Good Cat฿687/day
2
M
A/C
GWM Ora Good Cat
Toyota Yaris฿692/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 45 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿778, which is about 2,755% 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 ฿811. 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 January, with an average daily rate of just ฿811. 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

฿811

February

฿876

March

฿876

April

฿973

May

฿876

June

฿811

July

฿908

August

฿843

September

฿843

October

฿876

November

฿908

December

฿1,006

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 17 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 17 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Deals were last updated on 17 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿103+

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