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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 rentals in Rio de Janeiro, make your reservation 48 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$186/day – about 591% less than the yearly average.
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 7.7/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Alamo
8.5
Hertz
7.7
Localiza
6.8
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 September, with an average daily rate of just HK$179. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$241 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 September, with an average daily rate of just HK$179. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$241 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
HK$194
February
HK$210
March
HK$210
April
HK$233
May
HK$210
June
HK$210
July
HK$218
August
HK$186
September
HK$179
October
HK$202
November
HK$218
December
HK$241
What car do most people rent in Rio de Janeiro?
Economy cars (Toyota Yaris or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rio de Janeiro. SUV cars (Class Luxury SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Class Full-size Truck 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 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 29 October 2025.
Alamo
1 review•16 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.5
Hertz
2 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.7
Localiza
2 reviews•26 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.6
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
8.0
MOVIDA
2 reviews•14 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
3 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
6.8
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
6.0
Unidas
20 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Overall
5.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.0
Value
5.0
Avis
2 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
2.6
Pick-up/drop-off
4.3
Value
2.6
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 29 October 2025.
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.