Rio de Janeiro

Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil car rentals in 2025

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 2 September 2025.

Most popular company

FOCO

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.15

Average price per day

AED 545

Cheapest price per day

AED 70

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 AED 88, which is about 223% 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.

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 August, when you can expect to pay AED 88/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro is December (AED 114/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

AED 92

February

AED 99

March

AED 99

April

AED 110

May

AED 99

June

AED 99

July

AED 103

August

AED 88

September

AED 95

October

AED 99

November

AED 103

December

AED 114

What car do most people hire in Rio de Janeiro?

Passenger van cars (Chevrolet Spin, for example) are the most popular in Rio de Janeiro. Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross) and SUV (Volkswagen T-Cross) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Rio de Janeiro.

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 2 September 2025.

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
1 review16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Hertz

7.7
Good
2 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Localiza

6.8
Okay
2 reviews26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

8.0

MOVIDA

6.8
Okay
2 reviews14 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

5.8
Fair
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.0

Unidas

19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

Avis

2.6
Poor
2 reviews7 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 2 September 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rio de Janeiro?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 545/day when booking a car hire in Rio de Janeiro. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 70/day from FOCO , booked on Aug. 24.

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

    FOCO offers hire cars in Rio de Janeiro for about AED 514 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.

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

    Our recent data shows that FOCO can potentially be 5% below the average car hire price in Rio de Janeiro. Check prices and availability for FOCO and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in Rio de Janeiro is on average AED 2,202 a month or AED 73 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Rio de Janeiro car hire.

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