Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from HK$225

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 Rio de Janeiro with a pick-up date of 26-12 and drop-off date of 29-12. 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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Popular car types in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 20 December 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Rio de Janeiro this past week from 177 hire locations out of 19 hire agencies. Prices for a Rio de Janeiro small car hire start from HK$225/day. Check out available deals for 2 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

HK$260+

Compact

Compact

HK$225+

Intermediate

Intermediate

HK$902+

Standard

Standard

HK$245+

Mini

Mini

HK$602+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

HK$799+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

HK$358+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

HK$433+

Best car rental deals found in Rio de Janeiro

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with an average daily rate of HK$495. Data was last updated on 20 December 2025.
Honda FitHK$225/day
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Honda Fit
Toyota CamryHK$245/day
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A/C
Toyota Camry
Mazda Mazda2HK$260/day
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5
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Mazda Mazda2

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$187/day – about 593% 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.

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$249 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$249 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$195

February

HK$210

March

HK$210

April

HK$233

May

HK$210

June

HK$210

July

HK$218

August

HK$187

September

HK$179

October

HK$202

November

HK$202

December

HK$249

What car do most people rent in Rio de Janeiro?

Economy cars (Ford Ka or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rio de Janeiro. Intermediate cars (Skoda Octavia 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 20 December 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

7.3
Good
2 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.3

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

5.8
Fair
3 reviews3 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

2.6
Poor
2 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

2.6

Car 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 20 December 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Deals were last updated on 20 December 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$269+

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