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Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil car rentals in 2026

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 27 April 2026.

Most popular company

FOCO

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.89

Average price per day

AED 105

Cheapest price per day

AED 58
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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 27 April 2026.
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Economy

Economy

AED 70+

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Compact

Compact

AED 75+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

AED 118+

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Standard

Standard

AED 113+

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Mini

Mini

AED 77+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

AED 145+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

AED 94+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

AED 113+

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Cheapflights insights for Rio de Janeiro car rentals

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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 81, which is about 199% 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 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Hertz
Hertz
8.0
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 121/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 96

February

AED 103

March

AED 88

April

AED 99

May

AED 99

June

AED 99

July

AED 107

August

AED 88

September

AED 84

October

AED 99

November

AED 96

December

AED 121

What car do most people hire in Rio de Janeiro?

SUV cars (Volkswagen Tiguan, for example) are the most popular in Rio de Janeiro. Passenger van (Chevrolet Spin) and Standard (Chevrolet Spin) 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. Unidas 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 27 April 2026.

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

9 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

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

19 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

FOCO

5.8
Fair
4 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Budget

5.0
Fair
3 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

Avis

4.1
Mediocre
4 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

4.4

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 27 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rio de Janeiro?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 105/day when booking a car hire in Rio de Janeiro. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 58/day from FOCO , booked on Apr. 18.

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

    MOVIDA offers hire cars in Rio de Janeiro for about AED 1,286 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 68% 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 5,513 a month or AED 184 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Rio de Janeiro car hire.

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