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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 12 June 2026.
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S$ 28+

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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$ 28/day – about 5% 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 Localiza, offering prices from just S$ 12.48/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is MOVIDA , with rates starting at S$ 13.55/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 March, with an average daily rate of just S$ 31. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 42 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 March, with an average daily rate of just S$ 31. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging S$ 42 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$ 33

February

S$ 36

March

S$ 31

April

S$ 33

May

S$ 32

June

S$ 35

July

S$ 37

August

S$ 31

September

S$ 31

October

S$ 35

November

S$ 33

December

S$ 42

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: SUV cars (Class Luxury SUV or similar), Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), and Economy cars (Ford Ka 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 12 June 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

Avis

4.6
Mediocre
4 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

4.8

Budget

4.6
Mediocre
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.8

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 12 June 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$ 316 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Deals were last updated on 12 June 2026.
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Hybrid

S$ 105+

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