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Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Driver's age: 26-65
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 14 February 2025.

January

S$ 33

February

S$ 36

March

S$ 32

April

S$ 31

May

S$ 32

June

S$ 31

July

S$ 36

August

S$ 33

September

S$ 35

October

S$ 36

November

S$ 37

December

S$ 41

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 14 February 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.

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
1 review15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Localiza

8.0
Very Good
1 review27 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.5

Hertz

7.7
Good
2 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

MOVIDA

6.8
Okay
2 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

FOCO

6.2
Okay
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Unidas

18 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

National

16 locations

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 14 February 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Rio de Janeiro?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.5 rating), Localiza (8.0 rating) and Hertz (7.6 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Rio de Janeiro.

  • What are petrol prices like in Rio de Janeiro?

    The average price of petrol in Rio de Janeiro is S$ 1.41/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between S$ 63 and S$ 91 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Rio de Janeiro for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 50% on a hire car in Rio de Janeiro. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • 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.

  • What car do most people hire in Rio de Janeiro?

    Class Economy Car, which is a Economy vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Rio de Janeiro according to Cheapflights users.

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