Cheap Car Rentals in South America
South America car rentals in 2026
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 6 October 2026.
Most popular company | Rosselot |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Mini |
Average price per day | $67 |
Cheapest price per day | $21 |
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 $65/day on average when booked 12 days ahead, which saves you 65% 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 $19.18/day found in the past two weeks. United Rent-A-Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $21.94/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 $64. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $85 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 $64. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging $85 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
$73
February
$76
March
$71
April
$73
May
$66
June
$69
July
$68
August
$67
September
$64
October
$67
November
$67
December
$85
Which car hire company has the most locations in South America?
Avis has 326 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?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across South America, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 October 2026.
If you're looking for the best car rental deals in South America, start with Florianopolis, where rates average $28/day. You can also find good prices in Rio de Janeiro ($28/day), Santiago ($41/day), and Belo Horizonte ($44/day).
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 6 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in South America?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $63/day when booking a car hire in South America. The absolute best deal a user found was for $50/day from Sixt, booked on Oct. 3.
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 $598 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 $2,561 ($85/day) on average.
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 6 October 2026.
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 ($55+).
Hybrid
$89+
Petrol/Diesel
$55+