Car Rental at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Nearest gas station
- Popular one-way rentals
- Airport info
- Top 20 locations near Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
- Car rental statistics
- Top 7 suppliers at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
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
- Small cars - from €24 per day
- Medium cars - from €24 per day
- Large cars - from €31 per day
- SUVs - from €33 per day
- Vans - from €98 per day
- Premium cars - from €79 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.
Popular one-way rentals
- São Paulo (444 km / 276 miles)
- Belo Horizonte (441 km / 274 miles)
- Vitória (517 km / 321 miles)
- Brasilia (1,166 km / 725 miles)
- Curitiba (855 km / 531 miles)
- Santos (511 km / 318 miles)
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Airport info
Top 20 locations near Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
- Rio de Janeiro Airport Santos Dumontfrom €21.02 per day13.6 km / 8.45 miles away
- Guarulhos Airportfrom €21.60 per day336.8 km / 209.28 miles away
- Belo Horizonte Airportfrom €33.96 per day337.5 km / 209.71 miles away
- Sao Paulo Airport Congonhasfrom €22.64 per day360.1 km / 223.76 miles away
- Confins Airportfrom €20.34 per day361.3 km / 224.5 miles away
- Vitoria Airportfrom €18.89 per day417.9 km / 259.67 miles away
- Curitiba Airportfrom €20.00 per day673 km / 418.18 miles away
- Florianopolis Airportfrom €17.11 per day758.7 km / 471.43 miles away
- Porto Seguro Airportfrom €36.11 per day832.2 km / 517.11 miles away
- Maringa Airportfrom €19.79 per day899.7 km / 559.05 miles away
- Brasilia Airportfrom €23.79 per day914.3 km / 568.12 miles away
- Porto Alegre Airportfrom €21.48 per day1,122.1 km / 697.24 miles away
- Foz do Iguacu Airportfrom €20.22 per day1,180.8 km / 733.72 miles away
- Salvador Airportfrom €16.28 per day1,217.5 km / 756.52 miles away
- Maceio Airportfrom €16.81 per day1,678.8 km / 1,043.16 miles away
- Recife Airportfrom €16.52 per day1,859.3 km / 1,155.32 miles away
- Natal Airportfrom €18.48 per day2,065.9 km / 1,283.69 miles away
- Fortaleza Airportfrom €37.87 per day2,176.8 km / 1,352.6 miles away
- Belem Airportfrom €39.67 per day2,449.5 km / 1,522.05 miles away
- Manaus Airportfrom €28.43 per day2,848.3 km / 1,769.85 miles away
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When to book at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthMay | Most expensive month July | ||
Average price €29 | A good deal €29 | Cheapest supplier Foco | Cheapest car type Small cars |
€26
in January
€28
in February
€24
in March
€25
in April
€21
in May
€24
in June
€32
in July
€23
in August
€23
in September
€22
in October
€24
in November
€29
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao is May — when rental costs average €21.10 per day. This is 26% cheaper than the yearly average and 35% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average €32.46 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 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.
1.6 times in January
1.2 times in February
1.4 times in March
Same as average in April
0.6 times in May
0.5 times in June
0.6 times in July
0.5 times in August
0.7 times in September
0.6 times in October
Same as average in November
2.2 times in December
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 September, the average rental period is only 7 days.
11 days in January
10 days in February
10 days in March
10 days in April
10 days in May
9 days in June
9 days in July
10 days in August
7 days in September
10 days in October
8 days in November
10 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Localiza, Foco, Movida, Alamo, Unidas |
🚗 Popular car types | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
🤑 Lowest price | €24 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Foco |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Localiza | Fiat Argo | 2 | 3 | Small car |
Localiza | Jeep Renegade | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Foco | Fiat Mobi | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Localiza | Fiat Mobi | 2 | 2 | Small car |
Foco | VW Gol | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Localiza | Chevrolet Spin | 4 | 2 | Van |
Foco | Volkswagen Up | 2 | 2 | Small car |
Foco | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Localiza | GM Onix | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Foco | Renault Logan | 4 | 3 | Large car |
Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
Car rental statistics
Top 7 suppliers at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao in 2025




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