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Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from S$ 27

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Rio de Janeiro with a pick-up date of 30-7 and drop-off date of 31-8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 23 July 2026.
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There are, in total, 176 car hire locations in Rio de Janeiro that are operated by 19 companies. In the past week, medium car is the cheapest car type users can hire (cheapest price last found: S$ 27/day). Explore 1 car type currently offered from Rio de Janeiro hire providers:

Economy

Economy

S$ 27+

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Compact

Compact

S$ 36+

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Standard

Standard

S$ 27+

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Mini

Mini

S$ 20+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

S$ 89+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

S$ 34+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

S$ 35+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

S$ 39+

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Best car rental deals found in Rio de Janeiro

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with an average daily rate of S$ 27. Data was last updated on 23 July 2026.
Peugeot 508S$ 27/day
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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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 27/day – about 2% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Rio de Janeiro?

In Rio de Janeiro, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just S$ 9.63/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at S$ 10.50/day.

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). Hertz (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Hertz
Hertz
8.0
Localiza
Localiza
7.3
MOVIDA
MOVIDA
6.8

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 August, with an average daily rate of just S$ 30. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 43 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 August, with an average daily rate of just S$ 30. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 43 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$ 34

February

S$ 36

March

S$ 31

April

S$ 34

May

S$ 34

June

S$ 34

July

S$ 36

August

S$ 30

September

S$ 31

October

S$ 35

November

S$ 34

December

S$ 43

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: Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), SUV cars (Citroen C4 Cactus or similar), and Passenger van cars (Class Standard Van or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Rio de Janeiro?

Avis has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Serve Sul Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Rio de Janeiro at 2.

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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 23 July 2026.

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
1 review•16 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Hertz

9 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Localiza

7.3
Good
2 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.3

MOVIDA

6.8
Okay
2 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

19 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

FOCO

5.8
Fair
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Budget

5.0
Fair
3 reviews•8 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.3

Avis

4.6
Mediocre
4 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

4.7

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 23 July 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro for a week from Localiza?

    Localiza offers hire cars in Rio de Janeiro for about S$ 1,404 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.

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