South America

Cheap Car Rentals in South America

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South America car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in South America. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 November 2025.

Most common car type

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Cheapflights insights for South America car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in South America?

For the best savings on car hire in South America, make your reservation 62 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿1,520/day – about 3,075% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South America?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in South America with deals as low as ฿466.55/day found in the past two weeks. National is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿498.88/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South America?

At South America, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,180. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,231 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 South America, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just ฿1,180. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿2,231 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿2,166

February

฿1,988

March

฿1,762

April

฿1,536

May

฿1,293

June

฿1,229

July

฿1,293

August

฿1,196

September

฿1,180

October

฿1,196

November

฿1,487

December

฿2,231

Which car hire company has the most locations in South America?

Localiza has 918 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South America at 638.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South America, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 November 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South America for a week from Avis?

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in South America. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about ฿3,605 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South America?

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

Car rentals by fuel type in South America

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South America. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South America. Deals were last updated on 11 November 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South America. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (฿85+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

฿117+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

฿85+

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