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Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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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 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$188/day – about 584% less than the yearly average.

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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). Localiza (rated 7.3/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Localiza
Localiza
7.3
Hertz
Hertz
6.8
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 September, with an average daily rate of just HK$180. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$258 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$180. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging HK$258 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$203

February

HK$227

March

HK$211

April

HK$235

May

HK$211

June

HK$211

July

HK$227

August

HK$188

September

HK$180

October

HK$211

November

HK$203

December

HK$258

What car do most people rent in Rio de Janeiro?

Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rio de Janeiro. Mini cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Class Minivan 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.

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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 24 February 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

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

Hertz

6.8
Okay
1 review•9 locations
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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

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

20 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
3 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.0

Unidas

20 locations
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

Budget

4.6
Mediocre
2 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.6

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 24 February 2026.

  • 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.

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