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Car hire in Rio de Janeiro

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Rio de Janeiro

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Rio de Janeiro car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Rio de Janeiro car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyFoco
Most popular carPremium, 4-5 doors
Cities to choose from23, Rio De Janeiro is most popular
Cheapest price foundR 512 per day, Rio De Janeiro
Cheapest monthAugust
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Rio de Janeiro could cost, we've pulled prices from Rio De Janeiro.

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Economy cars in Rio De Janeiro

2-3 doors
From
R 512
per day

Intermediate cars in Rio De Janeiro

4-5 doors
From
R 535
per day

Compact cars in Rio De Janeiro

4-5 doors
From
R 578
per day

Mini cars in Rio De Janeiro

4-5 doors
From
R 725
per day

Premium cars in Rio De Janeiro

4-5 doors
From
R 1 162
per day

Fullsize cars in Rio De Janeiro

4-5 doors
From
R 1 171
per day

Intermediate cars in Duque de Caxias

4-5 doors
From
R 568
per day

Economy cars in Duque de Caxias

4-5 doors
From
R 756
per day

Mini cars in Duque de Caxias

Van
From
R 987
per day

Compact cars in Duque de Caxias

4-5 doors
From
R 1 063
per day

Premium cars in Duque de Caxias

4-5 doors
From
R 1 300
per day

Fullsize cars in Duque de Caxias

4-5 doors
From
R 1 435
per day

Intermediate cars in Niterói

4-5 doors
From
R 581
per day

Economy cars in Niterói

4-5 doors
From
R 745
per day

Mini cars in Niterói

Van
From
R 855
per day

Compact cars in Niterói

4-5 doors
From
R 1 029
per day

Fullsize cars in Niterói

4-5 doors
From
R 1 402
per day

Premium cars in Niterói

4-5 doors
From
R 2 310
per day

Mini cars in Volta Redonda

4-5 doors
From
R 670
per day

Compact cars in Volta Redonda

4-5 doors
From
R 705
per day

Intermediate cars in Volta Redonda

SUV
From
R 817
per day

Premium cars in Volta Redonda

4-5 doors
From
R 1 158
per day

Fullsize cars in Volta Redonda

Passenger van
From
R 1 337
per day

Economy cars in Volta Redonda

4-5 doors
From
R 1 376
per day

Economy cars in Petrópolis

4-5 doors
From
R 706
per day

Compact cars in Petrópolis

4-5 doors
From
R 972
per day

Intermediate cars in Petrópolis

Crossover
From
R 1 246
per day

Fullsize cars in Petrópolis

SUV
From
R 1 657
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro

The cheapest month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro is August, when the average cost per day is R 330. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is May, when the average cost per day is R 380. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro is June.
Apr
R 511
May
R 380
Jun
R 1 993
Jul
R 1 314
Aug
R 330
Sep
R 1 287
Oct
R 1 277
Nov
R 1 506
Dec
R 534
Jan
R 1 460
Feb
R 723
Mar
R 743
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Rio de Janeiro could cost, we've pulled prices from Rio De Janeiro.

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What are the best car hire companies in Rio de Janeiro?

Localiza
Car condition
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Customer service
Easy collection
Unidas
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Foco
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Movida
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Localiza
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Unidas
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Foco
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Movida
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

Car hire in Rio de Janeiro: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Rio de Janeiro you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Rio de Janeiro, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Rio de Janeiro you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Rio De Janeiro, Duque de Caxias and Niterói.

In Rio De Janeiro, it costs around R 527 per day or R 2,344 per week.

In Duque de Caxias, it costs around R 657 per day or R 3,719 per week.

In Niterói, it costs around R 581 per day or R 3,100 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro. First, you need to decide where in Rio de Janeiro you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Rio de Janeiro you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Rio De Janeiro. On average, it costs R 527 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 512 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Rio de Janeiro

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Rio de Janeiro is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Rio de Janeiro are Foco, Movida and Localiza. The cheapest company we've found is Localiza. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 512 a day and R 335 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Rio de Janeiro you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Rio de Janeiro. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Rio de Janeiro is Rio De Janeiro. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Rio De Janeiro.

Hire a car long term in Rio de Janeiro

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Rio de Janeiro with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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