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South America car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

United Rent-A-Car

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

$62

Cheapest price per day

$20
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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 12 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $60/day on average when booked 12 days ahead, which saves you 56% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in South America?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in South America with deals as low as $11.70/day found in the past two weeks. FOCO is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $20.19/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 $58. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $80 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 $58. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $80 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$68

February

$71

March

$66

April

$68

May

$61

June

$64

July

$64

August

$62

September

$58

October

$63

November

$63

December

$80

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

Avis has 325 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Loki has the second-highest number of locations in South America at 3.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in South America?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in South America, start with Florianopolis, where rates average $26/day. You can also find good prices in Rio de Janeiro ($27/day), Belo Horizonte ($34/day), and Santiago ($39/day).

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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South America?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $74/day when booking a car hire in South America. The absolute best deal a user found was for $53/day from Alamo, booked on Aug. 29.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South America for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo offers hire cars in South America for about $527 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South America for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car rental in South America is $2,258 ($75/day) on average.

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