Car Rental at Recife Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Economy
Fiat Mobi or similar
$32.40 per day
Compact
Hyundai HB20 or similar
$46.93 per day
Intermediate
Fiat Cronos or similar
$49.19 per day
Economy Elite
Hyundai HB20 or similar
$53.61 per day
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Standard
Volkswagen Virtus or similar
$94.37 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross or similar
$63.91 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Jeep Compass or similar
$94.04 per day
Premium
Toyota Corolla or similar
$107.82 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 1:13 AM on 6/23/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
BRL
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+55
Average car rental price
$68 per day
Average car rental length
10 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
$1.07 per liter or $4.05 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.02 per liter or $3.85 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.14 per liter or $4.30 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Recife is one of the most interesting cities in northern Brazil. Situated on a number of islands and known for its public beaches, the city also boasts some of the oldest architecture in the country and a lively cultural scene. These are four of its most notable attractions:
- Franciscan Convent of St. Anthony. One of the most popular attractions of the region, the Church and Convent of St. Anthony dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries. The main attraction here is the stunning Capela Dourada or Golden Chapel, but there is also the Franciscan Museum of Sacred Art. The church and convent is actually not in Recife, but in the neighboring city of Igarassu which is also the home of the Church of São Cosme e São Damião, which, while smaller, is the oldest functioning church in Brazil. The drive between Recife and Igarassu takes about one hour.
- Museum of the Northeastern Man. Dedicated to the history and culture of the northeastern part of Brazil, a distinct region that Recife and the state of Pernambuco are a part of, the Museum of the Northeastern Man is among Recife’s most interesting museums. A large part of the museum is dedicated to sugar cane cultivation, an industry that was closely tied with the colonization of Brazil, as well as its grim history of slavery (another museum dedicated to these topics is the Abolition Museum). There are also expositions on various aspects of history, folklore, and anthropology. The Museum of the Northeastern Man is in the northwestern part of the city, about a 25-minute drive from the city center.
- Beaches. Located right on the Atlantic, Recife is home to Praia de Boa Viagem, one of the most famous beaches in South America. While it can get a bit crowded, its central location, oceanside restaurants, and golden sands make it a must-visit destination for any visitor to the city. Recife and its suburbs are also home to a number of other pretty and more relaxed beaches, but the safety situation can differ, so it’s good to look up a place’s reputation or, better yet, consult a local before visiting. Rather infamously, Recife is also known as a shipwreck capital of Brazil, but this has provided the city with great scuba diving options with a number of local companies offering tours.
- Abolition Museum. Dedicated to the complex history of the colonization of Brazil, plantation capitalism, slavery, and its eventual abolition in the 19th century, this is one of the most notable – and most interesting – cultural institutions in Recife, which is itself one of the country’s centers of Afro-Brazilian culture. The museum is located in a former plantation house that was owned by Counsellor João Alfredo, one of Brazil’s leading abolitionists. It’s free to enter. The museum also frequently hosts various seminars and performances.
Top international routes
- Buenos Aires
- Bogota
- Lisbon
- Montevideo
- Panama City
- Madrid
Main airlines
Azul Brazilian Airlines, LATAM Brasil, Avianca Brasil, Gol Linhas Aereas, Condor, and TAP Air Portugal
Terminals
The single airport terminal was opened in 2004 and renovated in 2011 for the 2014 FIFA World Cup. It serves all domestic and international flights.
Location
Recife Airport is about 12 km (7.4 mi) south of Recife. Av. Mal. Mascarenhas de Morais, PE-008, and Ponte Viaduto Joaquim Cardozo are the main roads connecting the airport to the city. The famous Boa Viagem beach is just about 5 km (3.1 mi) east of the airport.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $34 per day
- Medium cars - from $33 per day
- Vans - from $68 per day
- Premium cars - from $108 per day
- Small cars - from $32 per day
- SUVs - from $51 per day
Car rental desks
Most companies are on the ground floor of the terminal building. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.
Services and facilities
Recife Airport offers many coffee shops, restaurants, and fast food outlets. There are a variety of gift shops, bookstores, convenience stores, and duty-free shops. You’ll also find several ATMs, a bank, three currency exchanges, four nearby hotels, self-service sleeping cabins, a pharmacy, a lost and found office, and a post office. Luggage storage is located in the arrivals area. If you’re a traveler with reduced mobility, make sure to contact your airline in advance to request assistance at the airport.
Nearest gas station
Posto Bipiranga, located at Av. Recife, 3532 - Ipsep, can be reached in about 11 minutes and is open daily from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. There are many other gas stations near the airport and in Recife.
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Airport info
Recife Airport (REC)
- IATA: REC
- ICAO: SBRF
- Name: Recife Airport (REC)
- Distance from city: 5.6 miles / 9 km
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Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Recife Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Recife Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Recife Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Recife Airport is May — when rental costs average $17.97 per day. This is 20% cheaper than the yearly average and 40% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $29.95 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.
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.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Recife Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 12 days, while in July, the average rental period is only 8 days.
Average number of rental days at Recife Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Recife Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Recife Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Recife Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Foco, Localiza, Movida, Enterprise, Unidas |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, Medium cars, Large cars, SUVs |
| Lowest price | $32 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Foco |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foco | Fiat Mobi | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Foco | VW Gol | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Foco | Chevrolet Onix | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Foco | Renault Logan | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Foco | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Foco | Volkswagen Up | 2 | 2 | Small cars |
| Localiza | Fiat Argo | 2 | 3 | Small cars |
| Foco | Chevrolet Spin 5+2 | 4 | 1 | Vans |
| Foco | Volkswagen Virtus | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Localiza | Jeep Renegade | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Our customers' reviews
Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.
FD
United States of America (USA)
Fiat Mobi
8/31/24
Family visit.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Localiza
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Unidas
7 / 10
Total number of reviews
28
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$67.79
Lowest daily price
$32.40
Total cars available
63
Top 7 suppliers at Recife Airport in 2025
08009792020
Av Marechal Mascarenhas De Moraes, 5653, Bairro Boa Viag
Working hours
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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+558133420446
R. Perimetral Aeroporto, 758-1072 - Ibura
Recife - PE
51200-240
$35 - $94
National
+5508009792020
Pc Ministro Salgado Filho,
$54 - $123
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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Enterprise
+558009792020
Pc Ministro Salgado Filho,
$54 - $126
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Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
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Foco
+558140072109
Av. Marechal Mascarenhas de Morais, 6133,Imbiribeira, Recife, PE,
$32 - $68
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Mon:
00:01 - 23:59
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00:01 - 23:59
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+558009792020
Av. Mascarenhas de Moraes, 6057 - Imbiribeira,Recife - PE,51180-001
$54 - $123
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Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
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Unidas
+558133434910 / +558134971466
Av. Mal. Mascarenhas de Morais, 6057 - Imbiribeira, Recife - PE, 51180-001
$37 - $127
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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
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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World Travel Tech Awards - World's Best Car Rental Booking Website 2023
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Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
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