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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 373,932, which is about 1,410,960% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Rio de Janeiro?

In Rio de Janeiro, the most affordable car hire company right now is Budget, offering prices from just Rp 11.21/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Localiza, with rates starting at Rp 11.23/day.

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
7.3
MOVIDA
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 March, when you can expect to pay Rp 427,350/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro is December (Rp 587,607/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 462,963

February

Rp 498,576

March

Rp 427,350

April

Rp 462,963

May

Rp 445,157

June

Rp 462,963

July

Rp 516,382

August

Rp 427,350

September

Rp 427,350

October

Rp 480,769

November

Rp 462,963

December

Rp 587,607

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 (Class Luxury SUV or similar), Standard cars (Class Standard Car or similar), and Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla 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

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 28 June 2026.

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
1 review•16 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

7.3
Good
2 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.3

MOVIDA

6.8
Okay
2 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

19 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

Budget

4.6
Mediocre
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.5

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.8

Avis

4.5
Mediocre
4 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.9

Value

4.7

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 28 June 2026.

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

    From FOCO you can hire a car in Rio de Janeiro from about Rp 2,117,700 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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