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Petropolis, Brazil
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Cheapest car rental rates

Fiat Mobi

or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
2
Fiat Mobi
$12.98
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Hyundai HB20

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Hyundai HB20
$23.62
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Volkswagen Polo

or similar Economy Elite
Manual
5
A/C
2
Volkswagen Polo
$13.08
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Hyundai HB20

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
5
Hyundai HB20
$15.48
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
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Travel information

Languages
Portuguese
Currency
BRL
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+55
Average car rental price
$19 per day
Average car rental length
5 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
$1.08 per liter or $4.09 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.01 per liter or $3.82 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.31 per liter or $4.96 per gallon

Top 20 cities near Petropolis

  1. Rio de Janeirofrom $13.45 per day
    50.5 km / 31.38 miles away
  2. Juiz de Forafrom $13.81 per day
    85.3 km / 53 miles away
  3. Belo Horizontefrom $13.81 per day
    298.5 km / 185.48 miles away
  4. Confinsfrom $17.16 per day
    329 km / 204.43 miles away
  5. Guarulhosfrom $13.04 per day
    354.4 km / 220.21 miles away
  6. Sao Paulofrom $13.04 per day
    366.7 km / 227.86 miles away
  7. Vitoriafrom $14.04 per day
    388.4 km / 241.34 miles away
  8. Uberlandiafrom $14.82 per day
    660.2 km / 410.23 miles away
  9. Curitibafrom $13.21 per day
    694.8 km / 431.73 miles away
  10. Florianopolisfrom $17.97 per day
    776.3 km / 482.37 miles away
  11. Porto Segurofrom $17.00 per day
    800.5 km / 497.41 miles away
  12. Londrinafrom $15.59 per day
    815.1 km / 506.48 miles away
  13. Brasiliafrom $14.32 per day
    893.1 km / 554.95 miles away
  14. Maringafrom $15.22 per day
    897.4 km / 557.62 miles away
  15. Goianiafrom $13.81 per day
    904.7 km / 562.15 miles away
  16. Ilheusfrom $19.47 per day
    963 km / 598.38 miles away
  17. Porto Alegrefrom $13.04 per day
    1,150.7 km / 715.01 miles away
  18. Salvadorfrom $13.75 per day
    1,170 km / 727 miles away
  19. Foz do Iguacufrom $14.22 per day
    1,193.2 km / 741.42 miles away
  20. Campo Grandefrom $14.82 per day
    1,197 km / 743.78 miles away

Top 20 locations near Petropolis

  1. Belo Horizonte Airport
    305.2 km / 189.64 miles away
  2. Confins Airportfrom $17.16 per day
    329 km / 204.43 miles away
  3. Guarulhos Airportfrom $18.11 per day
    347.5 km / 215.93 miles away
  4. Vitoria Airportfrom $14.04 per day
    394.4 km / 245.07 miles away
  5. Curitiba Airportfrom $17.11 per day
    691.1 km / 429.43 miles away
  6. Florianopolis Airportfrom $17.97 per day
    784.8 km / 487.65 miles away
  7. Porto Seguro Airportfrom $17.00 per day
    802.8 km / 498.84 miles away
  8. Brasilia Airportfrom $19.47 per day
    887.5 km / 551.47 miles away
  9. Maringa Airportfrom $19.80 per day
    906 km / 562.96 miles away
  10. Porto Alegre Airportfrom $15.80 per day
    1,148.2 km / 713.46 miles away
  11. Salvador Airportfrom $14.76 per day
    1,186.4 km / 737.19 miles away
  12. Foz do Iguacu Airportfrom $20.40 per day
    1,193.2 km / 741.42 miles away
  13. Maceio Airportfrom $15.02 per day
    1,648.5 km / 1,024.33 miles away
  14. Recife Airportfrom $17.78 per day
    1,829.2 km / 1,136.61 miles away
  15. Natal Airportfrom $15.44 per day
    2,034.8 km / 1,264.37 miles away
  16. Fortaleza Airportfrom $15.80 per day
    2,143.7 km / 1,332.03 miles away
  17. Belem Airportfrom $18.80 per day
    2,417.4 km / 1,502.1 miles away

Map of top car rental locations

A
Petropolis Capela
1 rental locations
B
Petropolis Valparaiso
1 rental locations

When to book in Petropolis and for how long?

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

Car rental prices in Petropolis 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 monthNovember Most expensive month May
A good deal $16 Cheapest supplier Localiza Cheapest car type Small cars
Average rental costs per day in Petropolis
$81
$40
$0
Jan

$33

in February

Feb
Mar

$33

in April

Apr

$73

in May

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

$18

in November

Nov
Dec

The cheapest month to rent a car in Petropolis is November (when prices average $18.40 per day). This is 60% cheaper than the yearly average and 75% cheaper than renting in May (when prices average $73.33).

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 Petropolis?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Petropolis is April, and the least popular is February.

Monthly searches in Petropolis by pick-up date relative to the average
1.8
0.9
0
Jan

0.8 times in February

Feb
Mar

1.6 times in April

Apr

0.8 times in May

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

0.8 times in November

Nov
Dec

What’s the usual rental length in Petropolis?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in April, the average renter keeps their car for 7 days, and in May, they keep their car for 4 days.

Average number of rental days in Petropolis
8
4
0
Jan

5 days in February

Feb
Mar

7 days in April

Apr

4 days in May

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct

4 days in November

Nov
Dec

Car rental information

📍 Car rental locations2
🔥 Popular suppliersLocaliza, Movida
🚗 Popular car typesSmall cars, large cars, SUVs
🤑 Lowest price$13 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierLocaliza

Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 30, 2026)

Prices are lowest during November, starting at $18 for an Economy car and highest in May, when economy cars start at $73. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Petropolis is April, while the least popular month is February.
Petropolis hosts: Localiza, Movida. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Localiza (rated 8.6 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Movida (rated 8.2 / 10)
Total rental companies
2
Average daily price
$19
Lowest daily price
$13
Total cars available
48

Top 2 suppliers in Petropolis in 2026

Localiza
1 location
Localiza
8.6
Very Good
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.0
Car condition
9.0
$13–$53
per day
Most popular location
Rua Doutor Paulo Herve, 1111, Bingen
Movida
1 location
Movida
8.2
Good
Value for money
7.8
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.8
Car condition
8.3
$19–$41
per day
Most popular location
Rua Bingen, 50, A Loja 3, Rj

Award-winning service

World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2026
World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2026
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Magellan Awards Gold Winner 2025
FT log
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
FT log
FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2021

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Nov 2, 2026
Very easy and straightforward booking…
Very easy and straightforward booking process
Jan Spencer,
Nov 2, 2026
Seamless experience
Seamless experience
JH,
Nov 2, 2026
Clear information
Clear information, easy booking, good offers
Client,
Nov 2, 2026
Very good customer service and friendly…
Very good customer service and friendly staff.
Mario Ursu,
Nov 2, 2026
The on-site service at the airport…
The on-site service at the airport rental desk was excellent. The desk opened as sch...
Gregor Mocnik,
Nov 2, 2026
Good
Good experience
Valerie Packer,
Nov 2, 2026
Very comfortable
Very simple and good prices
Shalom Shay Lazimi,
Nov 2, 2026
Thank you sefen
Thank you sefen
Wasef,
Nov 2, 2026
It was easy to book.
It was easy to book.
Abdelkarim Trigui,
Nov 2, 2026
fast and easy
fast and easy
Guy Levinsky,
Nov 2, 2026
Great Company
Great Company. Great service.
Piotr Perkowski,
Nov 2, 2026
Both pickup and drop-off were smooth…
Both pickup and drop-off were smooth and fast with Alamo Rental company theou Discov...
Dominika,
Nov 2, 2026
Visiting family.
No problems.
Keith,
Nov 2, 2026
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