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Cheap Car Rentals in South America from $39
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 South America with a pick-up date of 19/11 and drop-off date of 28/11. 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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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 16 September 2025.
Most popular company | United |
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Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | $58 |
Cheapest price per day | $39 |
Popular car types in South America
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in South America and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 September 2025.
Economy
$43+
Compact
$39+
Intermediate
$47+
Standard
$60+
Full-size
$68+
Full-size SUV
$64+
Mini
$45+
Pick-up truck
$88+
Compare car rental deals in South America by type
Here are the best South America small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Nissan Tiida$39/day
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Kia Rio$43/day
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Best car rental deals found in South America
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in South America. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. Data was last updated on 16 September 2025.
Nissan Tiida$39/day
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Kia Rio$43/day
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Hyundai i30$46/day
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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 61 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $61/day on average when booked 61 days ahead, which saves you 60% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in South America?
MOVIDA is currently the cheapest car hire company in South America with deals as low as $26.56/day found in the past two weeks. FOCO is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $27.57/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 $60. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $73 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 $60. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $73 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$66
February
$64
March
$62
April
$67
May
$61
June
$63
July
$65
August
$61
September
$60
October
$62
November
$64
December
$73
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 919 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in South America at 642.
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 16 September 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in South America for a week from United?
United offers hire cars in South America for about $389 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 16 September 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 ($29+).
Hybrid
$47+
Petrol/Diesel
$29+