Santa Cruz

Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro

Driver's age: 25-65
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Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Santa Cruz. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 31 January 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

AED 131

Cheapest price per day

AED 82

Cheapflights insights for Santa Cruz car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Santa Cruz, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Cruz?

Book your car hire in Santa Cruz 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 48/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 53% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Cruz?

Looking to hire a car in Santa Cruz? Localiza had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 82.08/day. Alamo also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 130.41/day.

What is the best car rental company in Santa Cruz?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santa Cruz is Alamo (rated 8.5/10). Hertz (rated 7.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Santa Cruz?

At Santa Cruz, the best time to rent a car is at October, with an average daily rate of just AED 99. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging AED 132 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Santa Cruz, the best time to rent a car is in October, with an average daily rate of just AED 99. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging AED 132 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

AED 129

February

AED 121

March

AED 107

April

AED 107

May

AED 132

June

AED 103

July

AED 103

August

AED 121

September

AED 107

October

AED 99

November

AED 103

December

AED 121

Which car hire company has the most locations in Santa Cruz?

Unidas has 2 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Alamo has the second-highest number of locations in Santa Cruz at 1.

Top rental agencies in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Santa Cruz, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Alamo

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Localiza

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Unidas

2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

Avis

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.8

Overall

3.2

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

3.6

National

1 location

Firefly

1 location

Santa Cruz Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Santa Cruz, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 31 January 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Cruz?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Santa Cruz for a month is certainly possible.

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