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Cars in Ecuador are to be driven on the right side of the road.

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Popular car types in Ecuador

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Economy

$33+

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Compact

$52+

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Intermediate

$124+

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Mini

$38+

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Pick-up truck

$191+

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Intermediate SUV

$98+

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Standard SUV

$143+

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

Book your rental car in Ecuador 1 day before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $40/day on average when booked 1 day ahead, which saves you 12% off the average price.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Ecuador is November, when you can expect to pay $44/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ecuador is December ($96/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

$68

February

$44

March

$52

April

$56

May

$51

June

$45

July

$46

August

$66

September

$74

October

$73

November

$44

December

$96

What car do most people hire in Ecuador?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Ecuador are the following: Mini cars (Class Minivan or similar), Passenger van cars (Class Minivan or similar), and Compact cars (Class Compact SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ecuador?

Avis has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Ecuador at 11.

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Top rental agencies in Ecuador

Europcar

3.7

Poor

52 reviews•9 locations

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2.0

Poor|Feb 2025

they wanted 3x the price of the daily rental as "insurance" in the counter did not take the car for this reason. that is not honest pricing.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Un precio en la página y otro precio cuando llegas

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

I reserved the car when I went to pick the car, he gave me a car that didn't start and was a very old car. After trying it for multiple times, i was told there are no cars available and is cancelling my reservation

2.0

Poor|Jan 2022

Poor stolen insurance money

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

I received a car with squeaking brakes and i returned it because it felt unsafe to drive. They didn't have another car of the same category or anything close. They offered me a car of a higher category but the price difference was ridiculous high. I ended up leaving without a car and they still charged me. Horrible service

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

they over charged me and the invoice accuracy is poor

1 out of 18

Europcar Locations in Ecuador

Avis

6.2

Okay

4 reviews•13 locations

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Avis Locations in Ecuador

Alamo

5.3

Fair

12 reviews•4 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5.1

Fair

7 reviews•4 locations

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Sixt

3.7

Poor

8 reviews•5 locations

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Terrible. I had my reserve and the counter guy just didn't find it. Besides they did not have any car available and the only alternative offered was a 8 person VAN 3 times more expensive. Worst experience ever, I need the refund because they did not respected the Reservation

4.0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

The car was fine and met my needs. Sixt has an incredibly low mileage, such that it was no longer the cost efficient option I thought it would be. Drop off was also cumbersome and not clear. I had to guess what to do with the car and hope that it wouldn’t come back to bite me. Other globally recognized brands had clear signage, which Sixt could benefit from.

2.0

Poor|May 2022

They canceled on us the day before. While we were in a foreign country. We had to find a new car rental in less than 24 hrs.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

The option to hire meant insurance doubled the cost and even then the wheels, tyres, suspension and exhaust were not covered. This felt like theft. Driving on poor roads when there are places where even major roads have pot holes 50cm deep and reach many hundreds of metres long and all the way across the road and the insurance is rigged against you is theft. I will never use Sixt again however pleasant the staff who were charming

1 out of 3

Budget

3.2

Poor

7 reviews•6 locations

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Fox

2.8

Poor

2 reviews•5 locations

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Sunnycars

11 locations

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Sunnycars Locations in Ecuador

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What side of the road do you drive on in Ecuador?
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Popular car types in Ecuador

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Ecuador and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 August 2025.

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Which car hire company has the most locations in Ecuador?

Top rental agencies in Ecuador

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ecuador known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ecuador. Reviews were last updated on 15 August 2025.

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