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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?
To get the best deal on car hire in Rio de Janeiro, book about 48 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around Rp 398,340, which is about 1,479,618% cheaper than the typical rate.
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.
Alamo
8.5
Hertz
7.7
Localiza
6.8
MOVIDA
6.8
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 September, when you can expect to pay Rp 381,743/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro is December (Rp 514,523/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 414,938
February
Rp 448,133
March
Rp 448,133
April
Rp 497,925
May
Rp 448,133
June
Rp 448,133
July
Rp 464,730
August
Rp 398,340
September
Rp 381,743
October
Rp 431,535
November
Rp 464,730
December
Rp 514,523
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: Economy cars (Ford Ka or similar), SUV cars (Class Luxury SUV or similar), and 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 27 October 2025.
Alamo
1 review•16 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.5
Hertz
2 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.7
Localiza
2 reviews•26 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.6
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
8.0
MOVIDA
2 reviews•14 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
3 reviews•3 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 reviews•7 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 27 October 2025.
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.