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Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from AED 72

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Rio de Janeiro with a pick-up date of 10/2 and drop-off date of 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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 13 December 2025.
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There are 19 hire agencies servicing Rio de Janeiro. These agencies, altogether, have 177 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Rio de Janeiro with prices from AED 72 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire in Rio de Janeiro:

Economy

Economy

AED 72+

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Compact

Compact

AED 73+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 114+

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Standard

Standard

AED 102+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

AED 168+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 226+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 84+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

AED 114+

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Compare car rental deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by type

Here are the best Rio de Janeiro small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Rio de Janeiro medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Chevrolet SparkAED 72/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Found 12/12/25
BMW 3 SeriesAED 136/day
4
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A/C
BMW 3 Series
Found 12/12/25

Best car rental deals found in Rio de Janeiro

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 AED 124. Data was last updated on 13 December 2025.
Chevrolet SparkAED 72/day
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A/C
Chevrolet Spark
Found 12/12/25
BMW 3 SeriesAED 73/day
4
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A/C
BMW 3 Series
Found 12/12/25
Kia OptimaAED 102/day
5
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A/C
Kia Optima
Found 12/12/25

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 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 88, which is about 228% cheaper than the typical rate.

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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.

Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Hertz
Hertz
7.7
Localiza
Localiza
7.3
MOVIDA
MOVIDA
6.8

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 September, when you can expect to pay AED 84/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro is December (AED 118/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 84

October

AED 95

November

AED 95

December

AED 118

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.

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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 13 December 2025.

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
1 review•16 locations
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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Hertz

7.7
Good
2 reviews•9 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Localiza

7.3
Good
2 reviews•26 locations
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Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

8.3

MOVIDA

6.8
Okay
2 reviews•14 locations
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Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

20 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

FOCO

5.8
Fair
3 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.0

Unidas

20 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

Avis

2.6
Poor
2 reviews•7 locations
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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 13 December 2025.

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

    Localiza offers hire cars in Rio de Janeiro for about AED 520 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 is a car hire in Rio de Janeiro for a weekend?

    AED 0 is, on average, how much a car hire costs for the weekend in Rio de Janeiro. To save money, consider booking a Economy car hire, which is the cheapest car during the weekend. If you are looking for a car hire in January, we’ve seen prices on Cheapflights for as low as AED 0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Deals were last updated on 13 December 2025.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (AED 27+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

AED 73+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 27+

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