Cheap Car Rentals in South America
South America car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in South America. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 12 August 2025.
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Cheapflights insights for South America car rentals
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?
For the best savings on car rentals in South America, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$230/day – about 624% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South America?
Looking to hire a car in South America? Unidas had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only HK$160.61/day. MOVIDA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at HK$174.27/day.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South America?
The cheapest month to hire a car in South America is May, when you can expect to pay HK$230/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South America is December (HK$297/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
HK$249
February
HK$233
March
HK$240
April
HK$252
May
HK$230
June
HK$247
July
HK$271
August
HK$246
September
HK$235
October
HK$239
November
HK$238
December
HK$297
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 646.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South America, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 12 August 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South America for a week from Street Rent a Car?
Street Rent a Car is one of the most popular car hire companies in South America, offering car hire for around HK$2,117 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in South America?
Typically, how long you can rent 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.