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Brazil car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Brazil. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 January 2026.

Most popular company

MOVIDA

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$48

Cheapest price per day

$20

Cheapflights insights for Brazil car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Brazil?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Brazil, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $42, which is about 55% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Brazil?

In Brazil, the most affordable car hire company right now is Avis, offering prices from just $19.53/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is FOCO , with rates starting at $25.06/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Brazil?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Brazil is September, when you can expect to pay $41/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Brazil is December ($57/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

$41

February

$42

March

$43

April

$50

May

$45

June

$50

July

$48

August

$41

September

$41

October

$47

November

$46

December

$57

What car do most people hire in Brazil?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Brazil are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Intermediate cars (Ford Focus or similar), and Premium cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Brazil?

Localiza has 768 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Unidas has the second-highest number of locations in Brazil at 535.

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across Brazil, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 3,260 pickup locations in Brazil to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 4 January 2026.

Top rental agencies in Brazil

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Brazil known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Brazil. Reviews were last updated on 4 January 2026.

Alamo

7.8
Good
19 reviews394 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.8

Localiza

7.8
Good
24 reviews768 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.5

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
11 reviews376 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.3

National

7.0
Good
5 reviews418 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.6

MOVIDA

6.8
Okay
16 reviews230 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.9

Europcar

6.3
Okay
5 reviews71 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Hertz

6.1
Okay
26 reviews468 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.3

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.2

Unidas

6.1
Okay
8 reviews535 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.2

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Brazil, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 January 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in Brazil?

    With an average price of $34/day, Avis is the most popular car hire provider in Brazil, booking 140% more hire cars than any other provider.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Brazil?

    At $28/day, it is 37% cheaper on average to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro than any other city in Brazil. The cheapest price found in Brazil was for $20/day in Rio de Janeiro.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Brazil?

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in Brazil.

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