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Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Rio de Janeiro?

To get the best deal on car hire in Rio de Janeiro, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 394,195, which is about 1,477,943% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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). Hertz (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Hertz
Hertz
8.0
Localiza
Localiza
8.0
MOVIDA
MOVIDA
7.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro is March, when you can expect to pay Rp 430,030/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro is December (Rp 609,210/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

Rp 465,866

February

Rp 501,702

March

Rp 430,030

April

Rp 465,866

May

Rp 465,866

June

Rp 465,866

July

Rp 501,702

August

Rp 430,030

September

Rp 430,030

October

Rp 483,784

November

Rp 483,784

December

Rp 609,210

What car do most people hire in Rio de Janeiro?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Rio de Janeiro are the following: SUV cars (Citroen C4 Cactus or similar), Passenger van cars (Class Standard Van or similar), and Compact cars (Class Compact Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Rio de Janeiro?

Avis has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Serve Sul Rent a Car has the second-highest number of locations in Rio de Janeiro at 2.

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Top rental agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
1 review•12 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Hertz

9 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Localiza

8.0
Very Good
2 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.7

MOVIDA

7.0
Good
2 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

16 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
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Avis

4.7
Mediocre
5 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.8

Budget

4.6
Mediocre
4 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.9

Car rental FAQs

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro for a week from Avis?

    From Avis you can hire a car in Rio de Janeiro from about Rp 2,013,080 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rio de Janeiro?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Rio de Janeiro for a month is certainly possible.

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