Car Rental at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
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Cheapest car rental rates
Economy
Volkswagen Up or similar
$18.24 per day
Economy Elite
Fiat Argo or similar
$26.30 per day
Intermediate
Volkswagen Virtus or similar
$36.13 per day
Compact
Volkswagen Polo or similar
$37.68 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Standard
Fiat Cronos or similar
$126.69 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross or similar
$37.66 per day
Mini Commercial Van/Truck
Fiat Fiorino Cargo or similar
$41.48 per day
Full-size Elite SUV
Jeep Compass or similar
$49.67 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 9:16 PM on 4/24/25. 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
$47 per day
Average car rental length
9 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
$1.06 per liter or $4.02 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.98 per liter or $3.72 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.11 per liter or $4.19 per gallon
Airport travel guide
The second-largest city in Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is also one of the most iconic travel destinations on the South American continent. These are three of its most important attractions:
- Corcovado. Meaning ‘hunchback’ in Portuguese, the 710-meter (2,330 feet) Corcovado mountain is one of the top attractions of Rio, both for the amazing views it provides of the city below and as the location of the famous Christ the Redeemer (or Cristo Redentor) statue. Voted as one of the new seven wonders of the world, the statue will turn 100 years old in 2031.
- National History Museum. One of the most important in the whole country, the Museu Histórico Nacional is concerned with all things Brazilian. Situated in a former slave prison and thus embodying the complex and diverse past of the country and its citizens, the centrally located museum’s exhibits include everything from indigenous art to imperial-era paintings and modern culture.
- Museum of Tomorrow. Small, but very innovative, this museum is dedicated to the topics of futurology, imagination, and things yet to come. The museum is as notable for the contents of its exhibits as it is for the appropriately creative building it is located in and that was projected by the world-famous visionary of architecture, Santiago Calatrava. Visit the museum’s official website to learn more.
Top international routes
- São Paulo
- Porto Alegre
- Buenos Aires
- Recife
- Campinas
- Belo Horizonte
- Salvador
- Santiago
- Curitiba
- Fortaleza
Terminals
Though there used to be two terminals, and both are still used airside, only one of the terminals is used for check-in and baggage claim.
Location
Galeao International is located roughly 20km (12 miles) north of downtown Rio de Janeiro. It takes around thirty minutes to make the drive. Thanks to the Antonio Reboucas Tunnel, it takes about the same amount of time to drive from the airport to Ipanema.
Most popular types of rental car
- Large cars - from $26 per day
- Medium cars - from $28 per day
- Vans - from $95 per day
- Premium cars - from $89 per day
- Small cars - from $18 per day
- SUVs - from $26 per day
Car rental desks
The rental desks for those companies that are located at the airport can be found in the arrivals area of Terminal 2. ServeSul is located in the parking garage of the Casa Show near the airport. Foco Aluguel de Carros is located nearby, too.
Nearest gas station
There is a Torremolinos gas station at the entrance of the airport between Estrada do Galeao and Av. Vinte de Janeiro. Unfortunately, the station reportedly only accepts cash. This may certainly be a problem for international renters that are leaving the country and might not have enough Brazilian currency left.
Another option is a Petrobras station on Av. Vinte de Janeiro. It will require those returning cars to make a small circle as it is on the opposite side of the road. However, it does accept cards and is just a stone’s throw away from the rental car returns.
Another option is a Petrobras station on Av. Vinte de Janeiro. It will require those returning cars to make a small circle as it is on the opposite side of the road. However, it does accept cards and is just a stone’s throw away from the rental car returns.
Popular one-way rentals
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Airport info
Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao (GIG)
- IATA: GIG
- ICAO: SBGL
- Name: Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao (GIG)
- Distance from city: 8.1 miles / 13 km
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Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao?
The cost of renting a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao 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 Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao is May — when rental costs average $24.91 per day. This is 11% cheaper than the yearly average and 24% cheaper than renting a car in December (when prices average $32.66 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 Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in January the average rental period is 11 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 7 days.
Average number of rental days at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao, travelers are most likely to rent a car in December, while they are least likely to rent in in June.
Monthly searches at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Localiza, Foco, Movida, Alamo, Unidas |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | $18 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Foco |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Localiza | Fiat Argo | 2 | 3 | Small cars |
| Foco | Fiat Mobi | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Localiza | Jeep Renegade | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Foco | VW Gol | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Localiza | Fiat Mobi | 2 | 2 | Small cars |
| Localiza | Chevrolet Spin | 4 | 2 | Vans |
| Foco | Volkswagen Up | 2 | 2 | Small cars |
| Foco | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Foco | Chevrolet Spin 5+2 | 4 | 1 | Vans |
| Foco | Renault Logan | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
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.
HS
United States of America (USA)
Fiat Argo
10/30/23
Rio is a beautiful city with many natural landscapes right in the heart of the city.
DV
Colombia
Fiat Mobi
3/30/23
I went to almost every place I wanted to go, but the communication with the locals is very hard if you don't know portuguese. Moving around the city of Rio de Janeiro is chaotic.
FS
Hungary
Hyundai HB20s
4/24/22
Yes, of course, the best..
MV
Poland
Volkswagen Gol
2/1/22
Amazing.
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Localiza
9.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Movida
6.6 / 10
Total number of reviews
32
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$46.74
Lowest daily price
$18.24
Total cars available
115
Top 7 suppliers at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao in 2025
Localiza
08009792020
Av Vinte De Janeiro, S/N, Galeao
$25 - $149
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:
00:00 - 23:59
Alamo
+558009792020
Av. Vinte de Janeiro, s/nº - Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-900
$106 - $166
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:
00:00 - 23:59
National
+5508009792020
Av Vinte De Janeiro,
$106 - $166
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
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00:00 - 23:59
Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
+558009792020
Av Vinte De Janeiro,
$106 - $198
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
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
+558140072109
Rua Almirante Luís Belart, 70, Jardim Guanabara, Rio de Janeiro (Galeão), RJ
$18 - $114
Working hours
Mon:
00:01 - 23:59
Tue:
00:01 - 23:59
Wed:
00:01 - 23:59
Thu:
00:01 - 23:59
Fri:
00:01 - 23:59
Sat:
00:01 - 23:59
Sun:
00:01 - 23:59
+552132190383
Av. Vinte de Janeiro, 4041-4135 - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-570
$30 - $102
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:
00:00 - 23:59
+552133984721 / +5521967010831 / +552134707777
Avenida Vinte de Janeiro - S/N - Terminal 2 - Setor de Desembarque Portão C - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-570
$30 - $53
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