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Cheap Car Rentals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from ₱1,517

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Rio de Janeiro with a pick-up date of 7/16 and drop-off date of 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on July 4, 2025.

There are 19 rental agencies servicing Rio de Janeiro. These agencies, altogether, have 178 rental locations available. Need an affordable rental? small car is the cheapest car type to rent in Rio de Janeiro with prices from ₱1,517 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can rent in Rio de Janeiro:

Economy

Economy

₱1,517+

Compact

Compact

₱1,581+

Intermediate

Intermediate

₱5,428+

Pickup Truck

Pickup Truck

₱7,311+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

₱1,325+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

₱2,406+

Best car rental deals found in Rio de Janeiro

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with an average daily rate of ₱3,031. Data was last updated on July 4, 2025.
These are some of the most attractive options when it comes to renting a car in Rio de Janeiro. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.
Honda City₱1,517/day
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Honda City
Kia Rio₱1,581/day
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Ford EcoSport₱2,406/day
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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 ₱1,350/day on average when booked 48 days ahead, which saves you 4,805% 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). Localiza (rated 8.0/10 with 1 review) 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 January, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,406. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱1,743 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 January, with an average daily rate of just ₱1,406. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging ₱1,743 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

₱1,406

February

₱1,518

March

₱1,518

April

₱1,687

May

₱1,518

June

₱1,518

July

₱1,631

August

₱1,462

September

₱1,462

October

₱1,518

November

₱1,575

December

₱1,743

What car do most people rent in Rio de Janeiro?

SUV rentals (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rio de Janeiro. Intermediate rentals (Class Intermediate Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy rentals (Class Economy Car 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 July 4, 2025.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Rio de Janeiro, including Alamo, Localiza and Hertz. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Alamo

8.5
Very good
1 review16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Localiza

8.0
Very good
1 review26 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.5

Hertz

7.7
Good
2 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

MOVIDA

6.8
Okay
2 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

FOCO

6.2
Okay
3 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Unidas

19 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

Avis

2.6
Poor
2 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

2.6

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 July 4, 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Deals were last updated on July 4, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest (₱30+).

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

₱30+

Hybrid

Hybrid

₱203+

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