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?
For the best savings on car hire in Rio de Janeiro, make your reservation 48 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 31/day – about 10% less than the yearly average.
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 S$ 32. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 40 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 S$ 32. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 40 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
S$ 32
February
S$ 35
March
S$ 35
April
S$ 38
May
S$ 35
June
S$ 32
July
S$ 36
August
S$ 33
September
S$ 33
October
S$ 35
November
S$ 36
December
S$ 40
What car do most people rent in Rio de Janeiro?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Rio de Janeiro are the following: Standard cars (Class Standard Car or similar), Compact cars (Class Compact SUV or similar), and SUV cars (Class Compact SUV or similar).
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 13 June 2025.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Rio de Janeiro, including Alamo, Localiza and Hertz in Rio de Janeiro. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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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 13 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro for a week from FOCO ?
FOCO offers hire cars in Rio de Janeiro for about S$ 223 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Rio de Janeiro?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Rio de Janeiro.