Car Rental at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao

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Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Economy
Fiat Mobi or similar
Fiat Mobi
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Foco
$18.87 per day
Economy Elite
Fiat Argo or similar
Fiat Argo
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Localiza
$24.83 per day
Compact
VW Gol or similar
VW Gol
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Movida
$26.28 per day
Intermediate
Chevrolet Prisma or similar
Chevrolet Prisma
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Unidas
$27.69 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Standard
Volkswagen Virtus or similar
Volkswagen Virtus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$85.36 / per day
Premium
Chevrolet Cruze or similar
Chevrolet Cruze
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$149.68 / per day
Minivan
Chevrolet Spin or similar
Chevrolet Spin
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Localiza
$46.99 / per day
Full-size
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Localiza
$51.01 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:59 on 2023-03-30. 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
$53.84 / per day
Average car rental length
11 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 60 km/h
25 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of town
60 - 80 km/h
37 - 50 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Rating
8.7
Average gasoline price
$1.33 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$1.58 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.99 / 1 liter

Top international routes

  • Buenos Aires
  • Santiago
  • Miami
  • Lisbon
  • Frankfurt
  • Dubai

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

  • Station wagons - from $48 per day
  • Large cars - from $52 per day
  • Medium cars - from $38 per day
  • Vans - from $45 per day
  • Small cars - from $36 per day
  • SUVs - from $46 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.
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Airport info

Rating
7.2
  • Getting to the airport 6.8
  • Check-in and departures 7.7
  • Terminal facilities 6.9
  • Wi-Fi 6.0
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.4
  • Lounge 6.3

Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao (GIG)

  • IATA: GIG
  • ICAO: SBGL
  • Name: Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao (GIG)
  • Size: Large Airport
  • Passengers (per year): 16,103,011
  • Distance from city: 8.1 miles / 13 km NE of town
  • Working hours: 24 hours a day
  • Phone: +55 (21) 3398 5050

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When are car rental prices cheapest at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao?

The cost of renting a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
$28.77
January
$28.59
February
$23.78
March
$30.48
April
$24.03
May
$24.68
June
$28.99
July
$28.23
August
$26.83
September
$28.74
October
$28.59
November
$35.80
December
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao is March when prices for an Economy class start from $23.78. You can see that this is 15% cheaper than the yearly average and 34% cheaper than renting a car in December (when rental prices start at $35.80 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent rental length at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao?

Travel length differs from one month to another: in November the average rental period is 15 days, while in March, the average rental period is only 10 days.
Average Rental Length
11
January
11
February
10
March
11
April
12
May
14
June
11
July
11
August
11
September
10
October
15
November
13
December

Which is the busiest month for car rental at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao?

Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao in February, while they are least likely to to rent in in June.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
191%
January
202%
February
165%
March
67%
April
51%
May
47%
June
50%
July
51%
August
71%
September
88%
October
77%
November
142%
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Localiza, Movida, Foco, Unidas, Alamo
Popular car categories Small cars, SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $19 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 Volkswagen Gol 4 2 Small cars
Movida Dacia Duster 4 3 SUVs
Localiza Fiat Mobi 4 2 Small cars
Movida Fiat Mobi Like 4 2 Small cars
Foco Volkswagen T-Cross 4 2 SUVs
Foco Volkswagen Up 2 2 Small cars
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 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.

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Nissan Versa
April 24, 2022
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Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Alamo
8.89 / 10
Lowest rated company
Foco
7.21 / 10
Total number of reviews
6
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$53.84
Lowest daily price
$18.87
Total cars available
98

Top 7 Suppliers at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao in 2023

Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.9 / 8 reviews
+558009792020
Av. Vinte de Janeiro, s/nº - Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-900
$53 - $150
Localiza
Localiza
Excellent 8.8 / 38 reviews
08009792020
Av Vinte De Janeiro, S/N, Galeao
$23 - $65
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
Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.6
+558009792020
Av Vinte De Janeiro,
$53 - $150
National
National
Excellent 8.5
+5508009792020
Av Vinte De Janeiro,
$53 - $150
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
Unidas
Unidas
Excellent 8 / 18 reviews
+552132190383
Av. Vinte de Janeiro, 4041-4135 - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-570
$23 - $85
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
Movida
Movida
Very good 7.7 / 76 reviews
+552133984721 / +5521967010831 / +552134707777
Avenida Vinte de Janeiro - S/N - Terminal 2 - Setor de Desembarque Portão C - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-570
$23 - $77
Foco
Foco
Very good 7.2 / 29 reviews
+552135633238 / +5521967138183
Rua Almirante Luís Belart, 70, Jardim Guanabara, Rio de Janeiro (Galeão), RJ
$19 - $22
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

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