Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 août 2025.

Most popular company

FOCO

Price of petrol per litre

$1.72

Average price per day

$31

Cheapest price per day

$24

Cheapflights insights for Rio de Janeiro car hires

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?

Book your car hire in Rio de Janeiro 48 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $37/day on average when booked 48 days ahead, which saves you 32% off the average price.

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

Looking to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $17.83/day. FOCO also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $26.19/day.

What is the best car rental company in Rio de Janeiro?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rio de Janeiro is Alamo (rated 8.5/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 7.7/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro?

At Rio de Janeiro, the best time to hire a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just $37. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $48 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Rio de Janeiro, the best time to hire a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just $37. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $48 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$38

February

$41

March

$41

April

$46

May

$41

June

$41

July

$43

August

$37

September

$40

October

$41

November

$43

December

$48

What car do most people hire in Rio de Janeiro?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Rio de Janeiro are the following: Intermediate cars (Fiat Pulse or similar), SUV cars (Fiat Pulse or similar), and Economy cars (Fiat Mobi or similar).

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

Localiza has 26 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 hire agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reviews were last updated on 29 août 2025.

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
1 review16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Hertz

7.7
Good
2 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Localiza

6.8
Okay
2 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

8.0

MOVIDA

6.8
Okay
2 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

FOCO

5.4
Fair
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.6

Unidas

19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

Avis

2.6
Poor
2 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

2.6

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 août 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rio de Janeiro?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $31/day when booking a car hire in Rio de Janeiro. The absolute best deal a user found was for $24/day from Avis, booked on Aug. 24.

  • 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 $288 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Rio de Janeiro for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Avis can potentially be 56% below the average car hire price in Rio de Janeiro. Check prices and availability for Avis and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Rio de Janeiro is on average $1,233 a month or $41 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Rio de Janeiro car hire.

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