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Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from $31
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 15/9 and drop-off date of 18/9. 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 hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 2 September 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Rio de Janeiro this past week from 176 hire locations out of 19 hire agencies. Prices for a Rio de Janeiro small car hire start from $31/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$33+
Compact
$31+
Intermediate
$34+
Pick-up truck
$152+
Supplier choice
$26+
Compact SUV
$35+
Intermediate SUV
$53+
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:
Ford Focus$31/day
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A/C
Suzuki Swift$33/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto$33/day
2
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A/C
Best car rental deals found in Rio de Janeiro
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with an average daily rate of $52. Data was last updated on 2 September 2025.
Ford Focus$31/day
4
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A/C
Suzuki Swift$33/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto$33/day
2
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A/C
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 a rental car in Rio de Janeiro, book about 48 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $41, which is about 47% cheaper than the typical rate.
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.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro is August, when you can expect to pay $41/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro is December ($53/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
$42
February
$46
March
$46
April
$51
May
$46
June
$46
July
$47
August
$41
September
$44
October
$46
November
$47
December
$53
What car do most people hire in Rio de Janeiro?
Economy cars (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Rio de Janeiro. Mini (Class Full-size Truck) and Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car) 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. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Rio de Janeiro at 20.
Top rental agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reviews were last updated on 2 September 2025.
Alamo
1 review•16 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.5
Hertz
2 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.7
Localiza
2 reviews•26 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.6
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
8.0
MOVIDA
2 reviews•14 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.4
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
20 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.0
FOCO
3 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
6.8
Overall
5.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.1
Value
6.0
Unidas
19 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Overall
5.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.0
Value
5.0
Avis
2 reviews•7 locations
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 hires in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro for a week from FOCO ?
FOCO is one of the top picks in Rio de Janeiro. They can have you in a hire car for about $215 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?
Car hire prices in Rio de Janeiro are typically $0 for the weekend. On Cheapflights, you’ll be able to find great car hire deals on any type of vehicle. However, consider hiring a Supplier choice to save money on your trip to $0. Our users have found prices for Supplier choice car hire in October to be on average $0 per day.