South America

Cheap Car Rentals in South America

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South America car rentals in 2026

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 5 April 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

฿1,544

Cheapest price per day

฿676

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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿773/day – about 2,756% less than the yearly average.

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

At South America, the best time to rent a car is at November, with an average daily rate of just ฿781. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,066 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 November, with an average daily rate of just ฿781. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,066 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿895

February

฿952

March

฿920

April

฿879

May

฿798

June

฿846

July

฿944

August

฿830

September

฿790

October

฿871

November

฿781

December

฿1,066

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

Localiza has 923 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South America at 635.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in South America?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across South America, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 5 April 2026.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in South America, start with Sao Paulo, where rates average ฿519/day. You can also find good prices in Salvador (฿681/day), Rio de Janeiro (฿782/day), and Quito (฿1,544/day).

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 5 April 2026.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South America for a week from Localiza?

    Localiza 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 ฿22,452 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.

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