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Fiat Mobi
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
2
$22.12
per day
In terminal
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Hyundai HB20
or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$27.12
per day
In terminal
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Hyundai HB20
or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$26.98
per day
In terminal
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Fiat Pulse
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
2
$27.71
per day
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Chevrolet Tracker
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
5
$37.25
per day
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Jeep Compass
or similar Special SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$43.25
per day
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Jeep Compass
or similar Full-size Elite SUV
Automatic
5
A/C
4
$45.26
per day
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Volkswagen Saveiro
or similar Mini Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
2
A/C
2
$47.76
per day
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 17:00 on 23/10/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest car rental rates
- Most popular car rental deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Petrolina Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Petrolina Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
- Car rental statistics
- Top 6 suppliers at Petrolina Airport in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
BRL
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+55
Average car rental price
$35 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
$1.26 per liter or $4.77 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.24 per liter or $4.69 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.28 per liter or $4.85 per gallon
Rating
10 / 10
Airport info
Name
Petrolina Airport (PNZ)
IATA
PNZ
ICAO
SBPL
Overall rating
7.5 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.3
Check-in and departures
9.0
Terminal facilities
7.5
Wi-Fi
6.6
Restaurants and car rental services
6.7
Lounge
6.7
Top 20 locations near Petrolina Airport
- Salvador Airportfrom $17.54 per day464 km / 288.32 miles away
- Maceio Airportfrom $17.89 per day524.3 km / 325.78 miles away
- Recife Airportfrom $19.03 per day635.5 km / 394.88 miles away
- Fortaleza Airportfrom $18.56 per day660.6 km / 410.48 miles away
- Natal Airportfrom $18.95 per day700.8 km / 435.46 miles away
- Porto Seguro Airportfrom $18.84 per day803.2 km / 499.09 miles away
- Brasilia Airportfrom $21.82 per day1,076.6 km / 668.97 miles away
- Confins Airportfrom $16.68 per day1,199.1 km / 745.09 miles away
- Vitoria Airportfrom $16.67 per day1,211.9 km / 753.04 miles away
- Belo Horizonte Airport1,221.6 km / 759.07 miles away
- Belem Airportfrom $21.82 per day1,246.2 km / 774.35 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeaofrom $19.24 per day1,522.7 km / 946.16 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Airport Santos Dumontfrom $22.00 per day1,531.6 km / 951.69 miles away
- Guarulhos Airportfrom $16.58 per day1,685.6 km / 1,047.38 miles away
- Sao Paulo Airport Congonhasfrom $18.81 per day1,713 km / 1,064.41 miles away
- Maringa Airportfrom $21.82 per day1,985.9 km / 1,233.98 miles away
- Curitiba Airportfrom $20.30 per day2,014.3 km / 1,251.63 miles away
- Florianopolis Airportfrom $19.41 per day2,200.9 km / 1,367.58 miles away
- Manaus Airportfrom $22.49 per day2,264.2 km / 1,406.91 miles away
- Foz do Iguacu Airportfrom $23.05 per day2,327.4 km / 1,446.18 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Localiza
Aeroporto de Petrolina - Senador Nilo Coelho - Rodovia BR-235, Km 11, S/N - Box 07 - Zona Rural, Petrolina - PE, 56313-900, Brazil
B
National
Petrolina Airport
C
Enterprise
Petrolina - State of Pernambuco, Brazil
D
Movida
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
E
Alamo
Petrolina - State of Pernambuco, Brazil
When to book at Petrolina Airport and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest at Petrolina Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Petrolina Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month October | ||
| Average price $27 | A good deal $26 | Cheapest supplier Localiza | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day at Petrolina Airport
$33
$16
$0
$28
in January
Jan
$22
in February
Feb
$29
in March
Mar
Apr
$17
in May
May
$21
in June
Jun
$21
in July
Jul
$22
in August
Aug
$18
in September
Sep
$30
in October
Oct
$18
in November
Nov
$30
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Petrolina Airport is May — when rental costs average $17.30 per day. This is 35% cheaper than the yearly average and 42% cheaper than renting a car in October (when prices average $29.65 per day).
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 is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Petrolina Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car at Petrolina Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Petrolina Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
3.4
1.7
0
0.6 times in January
Jan
0.6 times in February
Feb
0.8 times in March
Mar
Apr
0.3 times in May
May
1.1 times in June
Jun
0.8 times in July
Jul
0.6 times in August
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
2.5 times in October
Oct
0.3 times in November
Nov
3.1 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Petrolina Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in July the average rental period is 18 days, while in November, the average rental period is only 8 days.
Average number of rental days at Petrolina Airport
20
10
0
16 days in January
Jan
12 days in February
Feb
17 days in March
Mar
Apr
14 days in May
May
15 days in June
Jun
18 days in July
Jul
12 days in August
Aug
18 days in September
Sep
14 days in October
Oct
8 days in November
Nov
11 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Localiza, Movida |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, large cars, SUVs, medium cars |
| 🤑 Lowest price | $22 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Localiza |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Localiza | Fiat Argo | 2 | Small car |
| Movida | Hyundai HB20 | 4 | Medium car |
| Localiza | Hyundai HB20 | 5 | Large car |
| Localiza | Volkswagen T-Cross | 4 | SUV |
| Localiza | Fiat Pulse | 2 | SUV |
| Localiza | Fiat Pulse | 4 | Large car |
| Localiza | Fiat Mobi | 2 | Small car |
| Movida | Volkswagen Virtus | 4 | Large car |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Prices are lowest during May, starting at $17 for an Economy car and highest in October, when economy cars start at $30. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month at Petrolina Airport is December, while the least popular month is May.
Petrolina Airport hosts: Localiza, National, Enterprise, Movida, Alamo, Unidas. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Yes, most companies at Petrolina Airport support after-hours returns. Park in the designated return area, lock the car, and drop the keys in the secure drop box. Take timestamped photos of the car's condition after parking to protect yourself.
Usually, yes, if the desk is open. You may be charged for extra hours if you pick up significantly earlier. Rental desks at Petrolina Airport typically operate from 00:00-23:59.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Localiza (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Unidas (rated 7.6 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
6
Average daily price
$35
Lowest daily price
$22
Total cars available
19
Top 6 suppliers at Petrolina Airport in 2026
Localiza
8.5
Very Good
Value for money
8.6
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
8.9
$22–$62
per day
Aeroporto de Petrolina - Senador Nilo Coelho - Rodovia BR-235, Km 11, S/N - Box 07 - Zona Rural, Petrolina - PE, 56313-900, Brazil
+558738631010 / +558738621202 / +5508009702020
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-14:00; 22:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-14:00; 22:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-14:00; 22:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-14:00; 22:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-14:00; 22:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-14:00; 22:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-14:00; 22:00-23:59
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
Petrolina Airport
+5508009792020
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-23:59
Sun
01:00-02:30; 09:00-11:30; 14:00-15:00; 18:00-19:30
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
Petrolina - State of Pernambuco, Brazil
+558009792020
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-23:59
Sun
01:00-02:30; 09:00-11:30; 14:00-15:00; 18:00-19:30
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
$22–$93
per day
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
+558738672607 / +55006068686
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
Petrolina - State of Pernambuco, Brazil
+558009792020
Show working hours
Mon
00:00-23:59
Tue
00:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-23:59
Sun
01:00-02:30; 09:00-11:30; 14:00-15:00; 18:00-19:30
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
Rodovia BR 235, km 11 Aeroporto Petrolina Zona Rural, Petrolina - PE, 56313-900, Brazil
+558738672607
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
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