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Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Localiza

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$89

Cheapest price per day

$43
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Cheapflights insights for Santa Cruz car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Cruz?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Santa Cruz, book about 56 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $23, which is about 34% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Santa Cruz?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Santa Cruz is Alamo (rated 8.5/10). Hertz (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Hertz
Hertz
8.0
Localiza
Localiza
7.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Cruz?

Planning to hire a car in Santa Cruz? March is the cheapest month, costing about $40 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $86. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$61

February

$86

March

$40

April

$65

May

$59

June

$65

July

$59

August

$72

September

$45

October

$47

November

$49

December

$56

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Top rental agencies in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro

Alamo

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Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Hertz

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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Localiza

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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Avis

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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.2

Overall

4.7

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

4.8

Unidas

2 locations
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Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

4.6

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

National

1 location
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Firefly

1 location
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Santa Cruz Car rental FAQs

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Cruz?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Santa Cruz for a month is certainly possible.

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