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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro from $43

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 Santa Cruz with a pick-up date of 26/6 and drop-off date of 10/7. 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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Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Santa Cruz. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 19 June 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

$40

Cheapest price per day

$43
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Best Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro car hire deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Santa Cruz car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 19 June 2026.
Toyota Hilux$98/day
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Nissan Micra$43/day
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RAM Pickup$87/day
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Cheapflights insights for Santa Cruz car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Cruz, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Cruz?

Book your car hire in Santa Cruz 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $19/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 44% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Santa Cruz?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Santa Cruz is Alamo (rated 8.5/10). Hertz (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Hertz
Hertz
8.0
Localiza
Localiza
7.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Cruz?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Cruz is March, when you can expect to pay $31/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Santa Cruz is February ($70/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$50

February

$70

March

$31

April

$53

May

$48

June

$40

July

$40

August

$47

September

$41

October

$40

November

$40

December

$47

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Top hire agencies in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Santa Cruz, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Alamo

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Localiza

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

4.8

Unidas

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

National

1 location
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Firefly

1 location
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Santa Cruz Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Santa Cruz, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 19 June 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Cruz?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at Santa Cruz check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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