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Cheap Car Rentals in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro

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Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro car rentals in 2025

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 7 December 2025.

Most popular company

Localiza

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 112

Cheapest price per day

AED 48
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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 57 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 55/day on average when booked 57 days ahead, which saves you 98% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Cruz?

Looking to hire a car in Santa Cruz? Enterprise Rent-A-Car had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only AED 48.23/day. National also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at AED 63.77/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.

Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Hertz
Hertz
7.7
Localiza
Localiza
7.3
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.0

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

At Santa Cruz, the best time to rent a car is at December, with an average daily rate of just AED 84. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging AED 121 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 December, with an average daily rate of just AED 84. Conversely, August is the priciest month, averaging AED 121 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 96

February

AED 96

March

AED 99

April

AED 99

May

AED 118

June

AED 103

July

AED 103

August

AED 121

September

AED 107

October

AED 99

November

AED 103

December

AED 84

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.

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Top rental agencies in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro

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Alamo

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Localiza

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Unidas

2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

2.6

National

1 location
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Firefly

1 location
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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 7 December 2025.

  • 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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