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South America car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

฿1,577

Cheapest price per day

฿691
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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 40 days before pickup. The average price then is just ฿898/day – about 2,809% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South America?

GREEN MOTION is currently the cheapest car hire company in South America with deals as low as ฿53.29/day found in the past two weeks. Localiza is another inexpensive option with rates as low as ฿75.01/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 November, with an average daily rate of just ฿905. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,151 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 ฿905. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ฿1,151 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

฿965

February

฿1,031

March

฿985

April

฿1,071

May

฿1,025

June

฿1,038

July

฿1,098

August

฿1,038

September

฿998

October

฿1,018

November

฿905

December

฿1,151

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

Avis has 325 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Loki has the second-highest number of locations in South America at 3.

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

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in South America, start with Sao Paulo, where rates average ฿530/day. You can also find good prices in Rio de Janeiro (฿799/day), Santiago (฿1,552/day), and Quito (฿1,577/day).

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Car rental FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South America for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz 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 ฿16,089 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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