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Cheap Car Hire in South America from $24
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 South America with a pick-up date of 24/11 and drop-off date of 28/11. 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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South America car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South America. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Most popular company | Hertz |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Economy |
Average price per day | $82 |
Cheapest price per day | $24 |
Popular car types in South America
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in South America and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Economy
$24+
Compact
$30+
Intermediate
$34+
Standard
$38+
Full-size
$50+
Full-size SUV
$58+
Mini
$28+
Pick-up truck
$55+
Compare car hire deals in South America by type
Here are the best South America small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South America medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South America large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best South America SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Suzuki Swift$24/day
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Holden Barina$28/day
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Kia Rio$30/day
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Best car hire deals found in South America
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in South America. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. Data was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Suzuki Swift$24/day
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Holden Barina$28/day
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Kia Rio$30/day
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Cheapflights insights for South America car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South America, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in South America?
To get the best deal on car hire in South America, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $61, which is about 45% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South America?
Looking to hire a car in South America? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $16.93/day. Budget also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $18.46/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South America?
Planning to hire a car in South America? May is the cheapest month, costing about $59 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $76. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$67
February
$63
March
$62
April
$67
May
$59
June
$61
July
$65
August
$61
September
$59
October
$61
November
$63
December
$76
What car do most people hire in South America?
Economy cars (Class Economy SUV, for example) are the most popular in South America. SUV (Class Economy SUV) and Full-size (Class Full-size Truck) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting South America.
Which car hire company has the most locations in South America?
Localiza has 918 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South America at 643.
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in South America?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across South America, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 October 2025.
Out of all the popular cities in South America, Rio de Janeiro is the cheapest city to hire a car ($28/day). Other popular cities in South America to get a cheap car hire are: Montevideo ($31/day), Santiago ($34/day), and Sao Paulo ($35/day).
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South America, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 October 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South America for a week from Hertz?
Hertz is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in South America. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $463 per week.
Can I rent a car for a month in South America?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For South America however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
Car hires by fuel type in South America
Browse car hires by fuel type in South America. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South America. Deals were last updated on 21 October 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South America. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($21+).
Hybrid
$33+
Petrol/Diesel
$21+