South America

Cheap Car Rentals in South America from C$ 19

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South America car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

C$ 59

Cheapest price per day

C$ 19

Popular car types in South America

Economy

Economy

C$ 19+

Compact

Compact

C$ 24+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 26+

Standard

Standard

C$ 24+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 67+

SUV

SUV

C$ 27+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 107+

Mini

Mini

C$ 29+

Best car rental deals found in South America

Mitsubishi MirageC$ 19/day
Mitsubishi Mirage
Toyota YarisC$ 21/day
Toyota Yaris
Honda FitC$ 21/day
Honda Fit

Cheapflights insights for South America car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in South America, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I rent a car in South America?

Book your rental car in South America 7 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around C$ 55/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 30% off the usual average price.

What is the cheapest rental car company in South America?

In South America, the most affordable rental car company right now is Alamo, offering prices from just C$ 19.65/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Localiza, with rates starting at C$ 21.54/day.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in South America?

Planning a car rental in South America? September is the cheapest month, costing about C$ 53 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of C$ 66. Monthly average rental prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

C$ 60

February

C$ 61

March

C$ 57

April

C$ 57

May

C$ 55

June

C$ 56

July

C$ 58

August

C$ 56

September

C$ 53

October

C$ 55

November

C$ 57

December

C$ 66

What car do most people rent in South America?

The most popular types of cars to rent in South America are the following: SUV rentals (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar), Economy rentals (Class Economy Car or similar), and Mini rentals (Class Mini Car or similar).

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

Avis has 325 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?

Among the most popular cities in South America, Recife offers the lowest average rental price at just C$ 19/day. Other affordable options include Belo Horizonte (C$ 24/day), Asuncion (C$ 26/day), and Lima (C$ 28/day).

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in South America?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under C$ 90/day when booking a rental car in South America. The best deal a user found was for C$ 49/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Aug. 22.

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

    Europcar offers rental cars in South America for about C$ 835 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South America?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in South America check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South America for a month?

    We’ve recently found that Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers you prices that are 69% cheaper than the average rate available for a long-term rental. The average cost of a car rental in South America for a month is C$ 3,577. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

Car rentals by fuel type in South America

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South America. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (C$ 19+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 70+

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

C$ 19+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 25+

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