Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, Brazil from $55

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 Santos Dumont Airport with a pick-up date of 4/9 and drop-off date of 11/9. 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 Santos Dumont Airport

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 August 2025.

There are 19 hire agencies servicing Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. These agencies, altogether, have 176 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport with prices from $55 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 4 car types you can hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport:

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Best car rental deals found at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. 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 Santos Dumont Airport with an average daily rate of $142. Data was last updated on 29 August 2025.
Hyundai Accent$87/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent
Kia Niro$266/day
4
M
A/C
Kia Niro
Volkswagen Passat$55/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat

Cheapflights insights for Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

For the best savings on car rentals at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, make your reservation 86 days before pickup. The average price then is just $27/day – about 32% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car hire company at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is Hertz (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

At Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, the best time to rent a car is at June, with an average daily rate of just $26. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $48 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, the best time to rent a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just $26. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $48 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$44

February

$37

March

$36

April

$37

May

$27

June

$26

July

$29

August

$26

September

$36

October

$36

November

$37

December

$48

What car do most people hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Economy cars (Class Special Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Renault Kwid or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

At Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, Alamo, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 1 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

Localiza

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

8.0

Unidas

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

FOCO

3.5
Poor
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

4.0

Avis

2.0
Poor
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

2.0

Budget

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
  • Which car hire providers are at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    There are 4 car rental providers located at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. The following companies can be found near the Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car rental counter:Hertz (10.0)Alamo (9.0)FOCO (3.5)Avis (2.0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport for a week from FOCO ?

    FOCO is one of the most popular car hire companies at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, offering car hire for around $216 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    Yes, renting a vehicle at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport for a month is certainly possible.

Car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Deals were last updated on 29 August 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Hybrid

Hybrid

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