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Fiat Mobi
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€20.63
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Drop-off information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Fiat Cronos
or similar Standard
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€25.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Drop-off information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
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Volkswagen T-Cross
or similar Intermediate SUV
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€29.25
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Drop-off information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Fiat Argo
or similar Economy Elite
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€20.98
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Drop-off information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Hyundai HB20
or similar Economy
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Manual
5
2
A/C
4
€22.52
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Drop-off information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Average deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Volkswagen Virtus
or similar Standard
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€25.84
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Drop-off information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
Fiat Pulse
or similar Intermediate
What does "or similar" mean?
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
If the exact model isn’t available, you’ll get a car in the same category that’s the same size and has the same number of doors, transmission type, and features. This is standard for most car rental suppliers.
Automatic
5
2
A/C
4
€28.72
per day
Free cancellation
8.5
Excellent
Rental office
Pick-up information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Drop-off information
Downtown
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
Please clarify drop-off instructions with the supplier upon pick-up.
Low deposit
Instant confirmation!
Unlimited mileage
Pay part now
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 00:25 on 17/03/26. 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
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 20 locations near Rio de Janeiro (Downtown)
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown) and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 3 suppliers in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown) 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
7 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
€0.97 per liter or €3.67 per gallon
Lowest gas price
€0.87 per liter or €3.29 per gallon
Highest gas price
€1.02 per liter or €3.86 per gallon
Top 20 locations near Rio de Janeiro (Downtown)
- Rio de Janeiro Copacabanafrom €17.70 per day0.3 km / 0.19 miles away
- Rio De Janeiro Leblonfrom €21.83 per day5.3 km / 3.29 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Gaveafrom €36.96 per day5.9 km / 3.67 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Airport Santos Dumontfrom €19.47 per day6 km / 3.73 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Tijucafrom €26.63 per day7.7 km / 4.78 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Southwestfrom €13.07 per day9.3 km / 5.78 miles away
- Niteroi Sao Lourencofrom €17.70 per day10.3 km / 6.4 miles away
- Niteroi (Downtown)from €22.65 per day12.9 km / 8.02 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Cachambifrom €17.43 per day13.2 km / 8.2 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca Eastfrom €12.43 per day15.8 km / 9.82 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca Av. das Americasfrom €12.76 per day16.8 km / 10.44 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Anilfrom €12.70 per day16.8 km / 10.44 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Airport Areafrom €19.11 per day17.6 km / 10.94 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeaofrom €19.29 per day18.1 km / 11.25 miles away
- Rio De Janeiro Centro Metropolitanofrom €17.61 per day19.8 km / 12.3 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijucafrom €12.76 per day20.1 km / 12.49 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Oswaldo Cruz20.7 km / 12.86 miles away
- Duque de Caxias (Downtown)from €13.15 per day22.4 km / 13.92 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca Ribaltafrom €12.43 per day24.4 km / 15.16 miles away
- Rio de Janeiro Jardim Sulacapfrom €12.78 per day24.6 km / 15.29 miles away
Map of top car rental locations
A
Localiza
R General Severiano, 97, Botafogo
B
National
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
C
Enterprise
Avenida Princesa Isabel, 150 E 166
When to book in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown) and for how long?
When are car rental prices the lowest in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown)?
The cost of renting a car in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown) 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 monthSeptember | Most expensive month December | ||
| Average price €22 | A good deal €34 | Cheapest supplier National | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average rental costs per day in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown)
€131
€65
€0
Jan
€24
in February
Feb
Mar
€53
in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
€18
in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
€119
in December
Dec
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown) is September — when rental costs average €17.54 per day. This is 19% cheaper than the yearly average and 85% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average €118.92 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 in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown)?
Based on how many users search for a car in in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown), travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in April.
Monthly searches in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown) by pick-up date relative to the average
2
1
0
Jan
1.5 times in February
Feb
Mar
0.3 times in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
0.3 times in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
1.8 times in December
Dec
For how long do renters keep their vehicles in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown)?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in February the average rental period is 8 days, while in April, the average rental period is only 6 days.
Average number of rental days in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown)
9
4
0
Jan
8 days in February
Feb
Mar
6 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
6 days in September
Sep
Oct
Nov
6 days in December
Dec
Car rental information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | Localiza |
| 🚗 Popular car types | Vans, SUVs |
| 🤑 Lowest price | €29 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | National |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Localiza | Chevrolet Spin | 4 | 2 | Van |
| Localiza | Volkswagen T-Cross | 4 | 2 | SUV |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Localiza (rated 8.7 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Enterprise (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total rental companies
3
Average daily price
€35
Lowest daily price
€29
Total cars available
6
Top 3 suppliers in Rio de Janeiro (Downtown) in 2026
Localiza
8.7
Excellent
Value for money
9.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
9.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
9.1
Car condition
8.9
€30
per day
R General Severiano, 97, Botafogo
+5508009792020
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-22:00
Tue
08:00-22:00
Wed
08:00-22:00
Thu
08:00-22:00
Fri
08:00-22:00
Sat
08:00-22:00
Sun
14:00-21:00
National
8.5
Excellent
Value for money
8.4
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
€29–€41
per day
Av. das Américas, 1510 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 22640-100, Brazil
+5508009792020
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-16:00
Sun
08:00-14:00
Enterprise
8.1
Very Good
Value for money
7.9
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.1
€29–€41
per day
Avenida Princesa Isabel, 150 E 166
08009792020
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-19:00
Tue
07:00-19:00
Wed
07:00-19:00
Thu
07:00-19:00
Fri
07:00-19:00
Sat
07:00-18:00
Sun
08:00-14:00
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FT 1000: Europe's Fastest Growing Companies - Top 300 Companies 2025
Uzakrota Travel Awards - World’s Leading Car Rental Website 2022
Travel & Hospitality Awards 2021
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