South America

Cheap Car Rentals in South America

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South America car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

FOCO

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

HK$268

Cheapest price per day

HK$141

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$247/day – about 617% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South America?

Looking to hire a car in South America? Localiza had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only HK$14.79/day. MOVIDA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at HK$22.83/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$254/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South America is December (HK$333/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$279

February

HK$268

March

HK$260

April

HK$268

May

HK$254

June

HK$263

July

HK$275

August

HK$259

September

HK$259

October

HK$265

November

HK$261

December

HK$333

What car do most people rent in South America?

Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South America. SUV cars (Volkswagen Nivus or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Volkswagen Polo or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South America?

Avis has 326 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Loki has the second-highest number of locations in South America at 3.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in South America?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in South America, start with Rio de Janeiro, where rates average HK$184/day. You can also find good prices in Santiago (HK$259/day), Sao Paulo (HK$273/day), and Bogotá (HK$370/day).

Car rental FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South America for a week from Localiza?

    Localiza is one of the most popular car hire companies in South America, offering car hire for around HK$4,622 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in South America

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South America. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (HK$73+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

HK$73+

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

HK$85+

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