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Petrolina, Brazil
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Cheapest car rental rates

Fiat Mobi

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
2
Fiat Mobi
$19.09
per day
In terminal
Low deposit
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Hyundai HB20

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Hyundai HB20
$23.68
per day
In terminal
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Unlimited mileage
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Fiat Argo

or similar Economy Elite
Manual
5
A/C
2
Fiat Argo
$19.27
per day
In terminal
Low deposit
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Hyundai HB20

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Hyundai HB20
$23.21
per day
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Travel information

Languages
Portuguese
Currency
BRL
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+55
Average car rental price
$31 per day
Average car rental length
11 days
Speed limit within town
30–60 km/h or 19–37 mph
Speed limit out of town
90–110 km/h or 56–68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Average gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.32 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.12 per liter or $4.24 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.16 per liter or $4.39 per gallon
Rating
9.0 / 10

One-way car rentals in Petrolina

The most popular one-way rental options for pick up in Petrolina and drop off in another city include:

  • From Petrolina to Recife - 49 offers from $34.61 per day

Top 20 cities near Petrolina

  1. Salvadorfrom $15.00 per day
    460.5 km / 286.14 miles away
  2. Maceiofrom $13.26 per day
    528 km / 328.08 miles away
  3. Ilheusfrom $19.09 per day
    624.3 km / 387.92 miles away
  4. Recifefrom $14.53 per day
    635.8 km / 395.07 miles away
  5. Fortalezafrom $13.68 per day
    668.4 km / 415.32 miles away
  6. Natalfrom $13.68 per day
    706.5 km / 439 miles away
  7. Jijoca de Jericoacoarafrom $23.72 per day
    721.2 km / 448.13 miles away
  8. Parnaibafrom $19.08 per day
    732.7 km / 455.28 miles away
  9. Porto Segurofrom $16.95 per day
    802.2 km / 498.46 miles away
  10. Brasiliafrom $19.09 per day
    1,069.9 km / 664.81 miles away
  11. Confinsfrom $13.75 per day
    1,197.8 km / 744.28 miles away
  12. Vitoriafrom $14.67 per day
    1,217.9 km / 756.77 miles away
  13. Belo Horizontefrom $19.08 per day
    1,227 km / 762.42 miles away
  14. Belemfrom $18.97 per day
    1,246.9 km / 774.79 miles away
  15. Goianiafrom $12.76 per day
    1,247.8 km / 775.35 miles away
  16. Uberlandiafrom $19.09 per day
    1,346.7 km / 836.8 miles away
  17. Juiz de Forafrom $19.08 per day
    1,407.7 km / 874.7 miles away
  18. Rio de Janeirofrom $13.07 per day
    1,535.5 km / 954.12 miles away
  19. Guarulhosfrom $15.37 per day
    1,689.9 km / 1,050.06 miles away
  20. Sao Paulofrom $13.11 per day
    1,702.2 km / 1,057.7 miles away

Top 20 locations near Petrolina

  1. Salvador Airportfrom $15.00 per day
    458.5 km / 284.9 miles away
  2. Maceio Airportfrom $13.26 per day
    518.6 km / 322.24 miles away
  3. Recife Airportfrom $14.53 per day
    630.8 km / 391.96 miles away
  4. Fortaleza Airportfrom $13.68 per day
    661.7 km / 411.16 miles away
  5. Natal Airportfrom $13.68 per day
    697.8 km / 433.59 miles away
  6. Porto Seguro Airportfrom $16.95 per day
    799 km / 496.48 miles away
  7. Brasilia Airportfrom $19.09 per day
    1,078.5 km / 670.15 miles away
  8. Confins Airportfrom $13.75 per day
    1,197.8 km / 744.28 miles away
  9. Vitoria Airportfrom $14.67 per day
    1,208.7 km / 751.05 miles away
  10. Belo Horizonte Airport
    1,220.2 km / 758.2 miles away
  11. Belem Airportfrom $19.03 per day
    1,252.3 km / 778.14 miles away
  12. Guarulhos Airportfrom $15.37 per day
    1,684.7 km / 1,046.82 miles away
  13. Sao Paulo Airport Congonhasfrom $19.90 per day
    1,712.2 km / 1,063.91 miles away
  14. Maringa Airportfrom $19.00 per day
    1,986.7 km / 1,234.48 miles away
  15. Curitiba Airportfrom $14.02 per day
    2,013.9 km / 1,251.38 miles away
  16. Florianopolis Airportfrom $14.85 per day
    2,200 km / 1,367.02 miles away
  17. Manaus Airportfrom $19.32 per day
    2,270.4 km / 1,410.76 miles away
  18. Foz do Iguacu Airportfrom $19.09 per day
    2,328.3 km / 1,446.74 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Petrolina Airport (PNZ)
6 rental locations

When to book in Petrolina and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Petrolina?

Car rental prices in Petrolina vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthMay Most expensive month December
Average price $27 A good deal $21 Cheapest supplier Localiza Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Petrolina
$33
$16
$0

$28

in January

Jan

$25

in February

Feb

$29

in March

Mar
Apr

$17

in May

May

$22

in June

Jun

$23

in July

Jul

$22

in August

Aug

$18

in September

Sep

$29

in October

Oct

$18

in November

Nov

$30

in December

Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Petrolina is May (when prices average $17.30 per day). This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 42% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $29.63).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Petrolina?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Petrolina is December, and the least popular is May.

Monthly searches in Petrolina by pick-up date relative to the average
3.3
1.7
0

0.6 times in January

Jan

0.8 times in February

Feb

0.8 times in March

Mar
Apr

0.3 times in May

May

1.1 times in June

Jun

1.1 times in July

Jul

0.6 times in August

Aug

0.3 times in September

Sep

2.2 times in October

Oct

0.3 times in November

Nov

3 times in December

Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Petrolina?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in July, the average renter keeps their car for 19 days, and in November, they keep their car for 8 days.

Average number of rental days in Petrolina
21
10
0

16 days in January

Jan

10 days in February

Feb

17 days in March

Mar
Apr

14 days in May

May

15 days in June

Jun

19 days in July

Jul

12 days in August

Aug

18 days in September

Sep

15 days in October

Oct

8 days in November

Nov

11 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations2
✈️ Airport locations1
🔥 Popular suppliersLocaliza, Movida
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, large cars, SUVs
🤑 Lowest price$19 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierLocaliza

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Nov 6, 2026)

Prices are lowest during May, starting at $17 for an Economy car and highest in December, when economy cars start at $30. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Petrolina is December, while the least popular month is May.
Petrolina hosts: Localiza, National, Enterprise, Movida, Alamo, Unidas. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes. One-way drop-offs to the following cities are available: Recife. Fees vary between suppliers, so compare by making sure you search using your desired city for the return location. Prices start from $35 for one-way rentals in Petrolina

Here's what travelers say about renting a car in Petrolina

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Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
April
Happiest customers drive
Fiat Argo
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Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Localiza (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Unidas (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$31
Lowest daily price
$19
Total cars available
26

Top 6 suppliers in Petrolina in 2026

Localiza
2 locations
Localiza
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.1
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.1
$19–$58
per day
Most popular location
Av. Cel. Antônio Honorato Viana, 309 - Gercino Coelho, Petrolina - PE, 56308-000, Brazil
National
1 location
National
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
Most popular location
Petrolina Airport
Enterprise
1 location
Enterprise
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.1
Most popular location
Petrolina - State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Movida
1 location
Movida
8.0
Good
11 ratings
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
6.9
Drop-off speed
8.0
Car cleanliness
8.7
Car condition
8.3
$20–$42
per day
Most popular location
Petrolina Aeroporto - Avenida Ulisses Guimarães km 10,00 - S/N - BR 235 km 11 Box 26 (Saguão de desembarque - Portal da Cidade, Petrolina - PE, 56313-900
Alamo
1 location
Alamo
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.6
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.5
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.7
Most popular location
Petrolina - State of Pernambuco, Brazil
Unidas
1 location
Unidas
7.6
Average
Value for money
6.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
6.8
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
7.8
Car condition
7.3
Most popular location
Rodovia BR 235, km 11 Aeroporto Petrolina Zona Rural, Petrolina - PE, 56313-900, Brazil

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Rental was easy to book
Rental was easy to book, all options well explained
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Nov 6, 2026
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Nov 6, 2026
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Everything was ok.
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Nov 6, 2026
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Piotr,
Nov 6, 2026
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Nov 6, 2026
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Nov 6, 2026
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great service
Marcus,
Nov 6, 2026
good value for money when book months…
good value for money when book months in advance.
Fritz,
Nov 6, 2026
Everything was great
Everything was great
David,
Nov 6, 2026
thanx for you
thanx for you
asim alasim,
Nov 6, 2026
Easy to book and great prices
Easy to book and great prices
Georgios Tsialtas,
Nov 6, 2026
Good professional service
Good professional service
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Nov 6, 2026
easy and fair
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Nov 6, 2026
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