South America

Cheap Car Rentals in South America

Driver's age: 25-65
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South America car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South America. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 November 2025.

Most popular company

FlexWays

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$62

Cheapest price per day

$35

Cheapflights insights for South America car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in South America?

Book your rental car in South America 58 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $65/day on average when booked 58 days ahead, which saves you 71% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South America?

FOCO is currently the cheapest car hire company in South America with deals as low as $25.47/day found in the past two weeks. Localiza is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $34.24/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South America?

At South America, the best time to rent a car is at September, with an average daily rate of just $62. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $78 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 South America, the best time to rent a car is in September, with an average daily rate of just $62. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $78 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$69

February

$68

March

$65

April

$72

May

$65

June

$67

July

$67

August

$63

September

$62

October

$65

November

$67

December

$78

What car do most people hire in South America?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South America are the following: Economy cars (Renault Sandero or similar), Compact cars (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar), and Intermediate cars (Hyundai HB20S or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South America?

Localiza has 918 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South America at 638.

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South America, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 November 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South America for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in South America for about $691 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South America?

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in South America.

Car rentals by fuel type in South America

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South America. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in South America. Deals were last updated on 7 November 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South America. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($58+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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