Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Car Rentals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from C$ 17

Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
27 Apr — 4 May
Driver's age: 26-65
Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

Most popular company

FOCO

Price of gas per litre

C$ 1.56

Average price per day

C$ 35

Cheapest price per day

C$ 17

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

January

C$ 37

February

C$ 38

March

C$ 33

April

C$ 30

May

C$ 27

June

C$ 27

July

C$ 28

August

C$ 24

September

C$ 24

October

C$ 23

November

C$ 26

December

C$ 44

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro is October. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

small car is the cheapest car type you can rent in Rio de Janeiro this past week from 146 rental locations out of 19 rental agencies. Prices for a Rio de Janeiro small car rental start from C$ 17/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Economy

Economy

C$ 17+

Compact

Compact

C$ 18+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 21+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 75+

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

C$ 39+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 20+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 31+

Commercial

Commercial

C$ 35+

Compare available car types for rental in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 20 April 2024.

Small cars

C$ 22 - C$ 39

All Car Types

C$ 35 - C$ 60

To rent a small car in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you would pay an average price of C$ 30/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (~C$ 22/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is September (~C$ 39/day). In fact, June is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Rio de Janeiro. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rio de Janeiro, renting a small car saves you 33% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rio de Janeiro small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you would pay an average price of C$ 48/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (~C$ 31/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~C$ 70/day). In fact, September is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Rio de Janeiro. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rio de Janeiro, renting a medium car is 5% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rio de Janeiro medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you would pay an average price of C$ 75/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (~C$ 42/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 185/day). In fact, May is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Rio de Janeiro. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rio de Janeiro, renting a large car is 39% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rio de Janeiro large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you would pay an average price of C$ 50/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (~C$ 34/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 81/day). In fact, September is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Rio de Janeiro. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rio de Janeiro, renting a SUV is 10% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Rio de Janeiro SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you would pay an average price of C$ 84/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a van in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (~C$ 40/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~C$ 218/day). In fact, August is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Rio de Janeiro. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rio de Janeiro, renting a van is 46% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Honda FitC$ 17/day
2
5
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A/C
Honda Fit
Nissan VersaC$ 17/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Versa
Toyota YarisC$ 18/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 20 April 2024.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in Rio de Janeiro, including Alamo, Budget and Localiza. Skim reviews, rental company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.

Alamo

8.3
Very good
4 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.3

Budget

7.6
Good
12 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Localiza

7.3
Good
1 review25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

9.3

Hertz

7.2
Good
3 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

MOVIDA

7.0
Good
2 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

National

12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

FOCO

5.6
Fair
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.6

Best Rio de Janeiro, Brazil car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with an average daily rate of C$ 35. Data was last updated on 20 April 2024.
Peruse the best Rio de Janeiro car rental deals we've found. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Honda FitC$ 17/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit
Nissan VersaC$ 17/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan Versa
Toyota YarisC$ 18/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris

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 20 April 2024.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Rio de Janeiro?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 35/day when booking a rental car in Rio de Janeiro. The best deal a user found was for C$ 21/day from MOVIDA , booked on Apr. 14.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Rio de Janeiro?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in Rio de Janeiro from the following companies over the past two weeks: Avis (C$ 17/day), FOCO (C$ 17/day), and Budget (C$ 18/day).

  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Rio de Janeiro?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.1 rating), Localiza (7.3 rating) and Hertz (7.1 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Rio de Janeiro.

  • What are gas prices like in Rio de Janeiro?

    The average gas price in Rio de Janeiro is C$ 1.56/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 70 and C$ 101 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    FOCO is one of the top picks in Rio de Janeiro. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 181 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Rio de Janeiro for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 60% on a rental car in Rio de Janeiro. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Rio de Janeiro however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro for a month?

    MOVIDA currently has the lowest price available for a month-long booking. Users have saved up to 53% compared to the average price of a 30-day rental in Rio de Janeiro. Typically, a monthly car rental in Rio de Janeiro can be found for C$ 778. You can find car rental deals to be on average C$ 26 a day.

  • How much is a car rental in Rio de Janeiro for a weekend?

    C$ 0 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Rio de Janeiro, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Rio de Janeiro, then opt for a Economy rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of May, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as C$ 68/day.

  • What car do most people rent in Rio de Janeiro?

    The most popular car chosen by those travelling to Rio de Janeiro is Intermediate (Volkswagen Voyage) based on our Cheapflights data.

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Van rentals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Find van rental deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil cost an average of C$ 135 per day. Price data was last updated on 20 April 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on van rentals in the Rio de Janeiro area at the moment. Be sure to check back often to find alternative deals on van rentals.
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 95/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
Dodge Grand CaravanC$ 96/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
Toyota SiennaC$ 99/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna

Car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Deals were last updated on 20 April 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 31+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 54+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 31+

Airport car rentals in Rio de Janeiro
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