Car Rental in Rio de Janeiro

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao Car Rental
Economy
Fiat Mobi or similar
Fiat Mobi
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Foco
$15.52 per day
Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao Car Rental
Economy Elite
Fiat Argo or similar
Fiat Argo
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Localiza
$23.22 per day
Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao Car Rental
Intermediate
Hyundai HB20s or similar
Hyundai HB20s
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Movida
$24.44 per day
Rio de Janeiro Airport Santos Dumont Car Rental
Compact
Volkswagen Polo or similar
Volkswagen Polo
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Unidas
$26.86 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Rio de Janeiro Airport Santos Dumont Car Rental
Standard
Hyundai HB20 or similar
Hyundai HB20
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Enterprise
$31.17 / per day
Rio de Janeiro Madureira Car Rental
Mini Regular Cab Pickup
Volkswagen Saveiro or similar
Volkswagen Saveiro
  • 2
  • 5
  • 2
  • Man.
National
$47.96 / per day
Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca Av. das Americas Car Rental
Full-size
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$95.05 / per day
Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao Car Rental
Intermediate Elite SUV
Jeep Renegade or similar
Jeep Renegade
  • 5
  • 5
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Movida
$38.62 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 23:58 on 2023-05-29. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
Portuguese
Currency
BRL
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+55
Average car rental price
$37.86 / per day
Average car rental length
9 days
Speed limit within town
30 - 60 km/h
19 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
90 - 110 km/h
56 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Rating
9.4
Average gasoline price
$1.26 per liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.59 per liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.99 per liter

What travel writers say

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most famous cities in the world, and to me, visiting was a dream come true! For starters, the city is so beautiful. The surrounding mountains, white-sand beaches, and greenery make it picture-perfect. But it wasn’t just the views and beauty that made me fall in love, a city like Rio is so much more than that. The sheer number of amazing things to do in Rio de Janeiro makes visiting a highlight of Brazil.
DAB
Dan and Bailey
We are just your average backpackers, budget-conscious, wine-loving, outdoorsy, culturally curious, thrill-seeking travelers. We met in 2014 while traveling in Europe and haven’t looked back since!
From the world-famous beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to the magnificent summit of Corcovado, topped with the legendary Wonder of the World Christ the Redeemer, Rio combines big natural attractions with a sprawling metropolis. Home to over 12 million people, it should come as no surprise that it’s one of the most popular destinations in the world. Founded by the Portuguese in the 16th century, Rio de Janeiro caters to every type of tourist and budget, popular with backpackers, Carnival revelers, and luxury vacationers alike. It’s an exciting city that has a lot to offer — so don’t rush your visit. There’s too much to see, especially when you factor in all those lazy days at the beach!
MK
Matthew Kepnes
Hi, I’m Nomadic Matt, a New York Times best-selling author of How to Travel the World on $50 a Day and Ten Years a Nomad, as well as the founder of this website!
What kind of beach are you? Apparently, in Rio, your choice of what beach to lay down your towel says a lot about your character. The fancy folks head for Ipanema whereas families and solitude-seekers will find their happy place at Leblon. If you feel indecisive, saunter along the famous Copacabana for some people-watching and a cold drink in the shade.Whatever kind of beach you are though – you’re bound to find your kind of beach here in Rio!
YO&LG
Yaya Onalaja-Aliu & Lloyd Griffiths
Hand Luggage Only was born back in April 2014 on a surprisingly warm afternoon in Yaya’s college room at University of Cambridge. In what seemed like an oasis of calm between assignments, Yaya and Lloyd (that’s us!) were talking about sharing our travel stories and photos with others like-minded travellers on the internet.

Top 20 Cities near Rio de Janeiro

  1. Juiz de Fora Car Rentals from $20.97 per day
    118.5 km / 73.6 miles away
  2. Guarulhos Car Rentals from $12.06 per day
    336.8 km / 209.3 miles away
  3. Belo Horizonte Car Rentals from $17.89 per day
    337.5 km / 209.7 miles away
  4. Sao Paulo Car Rentals from $13.70 per day
    360.1 km / 223.8 miles away
  5. Confins Car Rentals from $14.18 per day
    361.3 km / 224.5 miles away
  6. Vitoria Car Rentals from $20.04 per day
    417.9 km / 259.7 miles away
  7. Curitiba Car Rentals from $10.91 per day
    673.0 km / 418.2 miles away
  8. Uberlandia Car Rentals from $17.89 per day
    677.2 km / 420.8 miles away
  9. Florianopolis Car Rentals from $8.36 per day
    758.7 km / 471.4 miles away
  10. Londrina Car Rentals from $14.18 per day
    808.6 km / 502.4 miles away
  11. Porto Seguro Car Rentals from $13.42 per day
    832.2 km / 517.1 miles away
  12. Maringa Car Rentals from $16.65 per day
    899.7 km / 559.0 miles away
  13. Brasilia Car Rentals from $14.15 per day
    914.3 km / 568.1 miles away
  14. Goiania Car Rentals from $14.38 per day
    929.1 km / 577.3 miles away
  15. Ilheus Car Rentals from $12.04 per day
    993.5 km / 617.3 miles away
  16. Porto Alegre Car Rentals from $14.18 per day
    1122.1 km / 697.2 miles away
  17. Foz do Iguacu Car Rentals from $16.65 per day
    1180.8 km / 733.7 miles away
  18. Campo Grande Car Rentals from $14.41 per day
    1209.1 km / 751.3 miles away
  19. Salvador Car Rentals from $11.94 per day
    1217.5 km / 756.5 miles away
  20. Santa Maria Car Rentals from $24.06 per day
    1299.9 km / 807.7 miles away

Top 20 Locations near Rio de Janeiro

  1. Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao Car Rentals from $15.52 per day
  2. Rio de Janeiro Airport Santos Dumont Car Rentals from $15.52 per day
    13.6 km / 8.5 miles away
  3. Guarulhos Airport Car Rentals from $12.06 per day
    336.8 km / 209.3 miles away
  4. Belo Horizonte Airport Car Rentals from $17.89 per day
    337.5 km / 209.7 miles away
  5. Sao Paulo Airport Congonhas Car Rentals from $13.70 per day
    360.1 km / 223.8 miles away
  6. Confins Airport Car Rentals from $14.18 per day
    361.3 km / 224.5 miles away
  7. Vitoria Airport Car Rentals from $20.04 per day
    417.9 km / 259.7 miles away
  8. Curitiba Airport Car Rentals from $10.91 per day
    673.0 km / 418.2 miles away
  9. Florianopolis Airport Car Rentals from $8.36 per day
    758.7 km / 471.4 miles away
  10. Porto Seguro Airport Car Rentals from $13.42 per day
    832.2 km / 517.1 miles away
  11. Maringa Airport Car Rentals from $16.65 per day
    899.7 km / 559.0 miles away
  12. Brasilia Airport Car Rentals from $14.15 per day
    914.3 km / 568.1 miles away
  13. Goiania Airport Car Rentals from $14.38 per day
    929.1 km / 577.3 miles away
  14. Porto Alegre Airport Car Rentals from $14.18 per day
    1122.1 km / 697.2 miles away
  15. Foz do Iguacu Airport Car Rentals from $16.65 per day
    1180.8 km / 733.7 miles away
  16. Salvador Airport Car Rentals from $11.94 per day
    1217.5 km / 756.5 miles away
  17. Maceio Airport Car Rentals from $9.85 per day
    1678.8 km / 1043.2 miles away
  18. Recife Airport Car Rentals from $12.51 per day
    1859.3 km / 1155.3 miles away
  19. Natal Airport Car Rentals from $11.51 per day
    2065.9 km / 1283.7 miles away
  20. Fortaleza Airport Car Rentals from $11.06 per day
    2176.8 km / 1352.6 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro?

Car rental prices in Rio de Janeiro vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Rio de Janeiro
$27.91
January
$27.18
February
$23.10
March
$27.26
April
$24.15
May
$25.44
June
$30.46
July
$28.92
August
$29.00
September
$27.69
October
$30.89
November
$36.41
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro is March (when prices average $23.10 per day). This is 18% cheaper than the yearly average and 37% cheaper than renting in December (when prices average $36.41).

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 usual rental length in Rio de Janeiro?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in August, the average renter keeps their car for 16 days, and in April, they keep their car for 8 days.
Average rental length in Rio de Janeiro
10
January
9
February
9
March
8
April
10
May
12
June
9
July
16
August
11
September
9
October
12
November
11
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Rio de Janeiro is January, and the least popular is June.
Monthly searches in Rio de Janeiro by pick-up date relative to the average
178%
January
176%
February
166%
March
151%
April
108%
May
33%
June
42%
July
43%
August
57%
September
73%
October
61%
November
112%
December

Car Rental Information

Car rental locations 19
Airport locations 2
Popular suppliers Localiza, Foco, Movida, Unidas, Alamo
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars
Lowest price $16 per day
Cheapest supplier Foco

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Localiza Jeep Renegade 4 4 SUVs
Foco VW Gol 4 2 Medium cars
Foco Fiat Mobi 4 2 Small cars
Localiza Fiat Mobi 2 2 Small cars
Foco Volkswagen T-Cross 4 2 SUVs
Localiza Volkswagen Gol 4 2 Small cars
Foco Volkswagen Up 2 2 Small cars
Foco Renault Logan 4 3 Large cars
Movida Dacia Duster 4 3 SUVs
Foco Chevrolet Onix 4 2 Medium cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an 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, verified, and trustworthy.

United States of America (USA)
Renault Logan
December 20, 2022
Nice place Perfect and economic car

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Localiza
8.9 / 10
Lowest rated company
Foco
7.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
13
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$37.86
Lowest daily price
$12.64
Total cars available
520

Top 7 Suppliers in Rio de Janeiro in 2023

Localiza
Localiza
Excellent 8.9 / 82 reviews
10 locations
$22 - $104
Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.8 / 12 reviews
10 locations
National
National
Excellent 8.5
10 locations
$35 - $119
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.5
3 locations
$35 - $119
Movida
Movida
Excellent 8.1 / 137 reviews
6 locations
$17 - $184
Unidas
Unidas
Very good 7.7 / 30 reviews
5 locations
$23 - $109
Foco
Foco
Very good 7.6 / 67 reviews
2 locations
$16 - $24

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