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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 12 June 2025.

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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 19 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿2,075/day – about 2,321% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South America?

MOVIDA is currently the cheapest car hire company in South America with deals as low as ฿635.64/day found in the past two weeks. Sixt is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿1,587.45/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 June, with an average daily rate of just ฿2,227. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,510 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 June, with an average daily rate of just ฿2,227. Conversely, January is the priciest month, averaging ฿3,510 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿3,510

February

฿3,249

March

฿3,118

April

฿2,988

May

฿2,760

June

฿2,227

July

฿2,727

August

฿2,640

September

฿2,619

October

฿2,227

November

฿2,401

December

฿3,281

What car do most people hire in South America?

Intermediate cars (Volkswagen T-Cross, for example) are the most popular in South America. SUV (Volkswagen T-Cross) and Passenger van (Class Luxury Van) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South America.

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

Localiza has 920 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South America at 707.

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 12 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South America for a week from Street Rent a Car?

    Street Rent a Car 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 ฿27,493 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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