Cheapflights insights for Rio de Janeiro car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Rio de Janeiro, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I rent a car in Rio de Janeiro?
Book your rental car in Rio de Janeiro 48 days before your pickup date to maximize your savings. Car rental prices are around ₱1,359/day on average when booked 48 days ahead, which saves you 4,883% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Rio de Janeiro?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Rio de Janeiro is Alamo (rated 8.5/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 7.7/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro?
At Rio de Janeiro, the best time to rent a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,359. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱1,755 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, the best time to rent a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,359. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱1,755 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.
January
₱1,415
February
₱1,529
March
₱1,529
April
₱1,699
May
₱1,529
June
₱1,529
July
₱1,585
August
₱1,359
September
₱1,472
October
₱1,529
November
₱1,585
December
₱1,755
What car do most people rent in Rio de Janeiro?
Economy rentals (Class Economy Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rio de Janeiro. Mini rentals (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate rentals (Class Intermediate SUV or similar).
Which car rental company has the most locations in Rio de Janeiro?
Localiza has 26 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second highest number of locations in Rio de Janeiro at 20.
Top rental agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Explore the leading car rental agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reviews were last updated on August 26, 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on August 26, 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Rio de Janeiro?
Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Rio de Janeiro however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.