Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro
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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Rio de Janeiro Bangu
Economy
Fiat Mobi or comparable
RUB 1,165.20 per day
Rio de Janeiro Airport Santos Dumont
Standard
Volkswagen Voyage or comparable
RUB 1,536.12 per day
Rio de Janeiro Barra da Tijuca Ribalta
Economy Elite
Fiat Argo or comparable
RUB 1,740.44 per day
Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
Compact
Hyundai HB20 or comparable
RUB 2,705.00 per day
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Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
Intermediate
Renault Logan or comparable
RUB 4,970.06 per day
Rio de Janeiro Airport Santos Dumont
Mini Commercial Van/Truck
Fiat Fiorino Cargo or comparable
RUB 2,333.17 per day
Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
Intermediate Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross or comparable
RUB 2,757.46 per day
Rio de Janeiro Metropolitan Centre
Full-size
Toyota Corolla or comparable
RUB 3,478.12 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 06:33 on 08/07/2025. 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
Dialing code
+55
Average car hire price
RUB 2,585 per day
Average car hire length
9 days
Speed limit within city centre
30 - 60 km/h or 19 - 37 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
90 - 110 km/h or 56 - 68 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.00%
Average petrol price
RUB 87.34 per litre or RUB 330.62 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
RUB 82.15 per litre or RUB 310.98 per gallon
Highest petrol price
RUB 92.67 per litre or RUB 350.80 per gallon
Top 3 cities near Rio de Janeiro
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336.8 km / 209.3 miles
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1,122.1 km / 697.2 miles
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1,859.3 km / 1,155.3 miles
Top 4 locations near Rio de Janeiro
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336.8 km / 209.3 miles
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390.8 km / 242.8 miles
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1,122.1 km / 697.2 miles
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1,859.3 km / 1,155.3 miles
Map of Car Hire Destinations
In which month is car hire in Rio de Janeiro the most affordable?
According to our data, prices for hiring a car in Rio de Janeiro fluctuate depending on the time of year. This graph displays the average hire prices in each month in order to help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Rio de Janeiro
The best month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro is May (when the average price is RUB 2,067.18 per day). This is 14% less than the yearly average and 26% less than hiring in July (when the average price is RUB 2,786.91).
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your car hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for, and how much in advance you book. Simply select your dates in the form at the top of the page to find out the exact prices.
What's the usual period for which people keep their hire cars, on average, in Rio de Janeiro?
Car hire lengths vary from month to month: in January, the average hirer keeps their car for 10 days, and in September, they keep their car for 7 days.
Average number of hire days in Rio de Janeiro
What is the most favoured month for hiring a car in Rio de Janeiro?
Given the number of searches made by our customers, the most popular month for hiring a car in Rio de Janeiro is December, and the least popular is June.
Popularity of Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro by Monthly Searches
Car hire information
| Car hire locations | 29 |
| Airport locations | 2 |
| Popular suppliers | Localiza, Foco, Movida, Unidas, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | Small cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Large cars |
| Lowest price | RUB 1,165 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Movida |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Localiza | Fiat Argo | 2 | 3 | Small cars |
| Localiza | Jeep Renegade | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Foco | Fiat Mobi | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
| Localiza | Fiat Mobi | 2 | 2 | Small cars |
| Foco | VW Gol | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Localiza | Chevrolet Spin | 4 | 2 | People Carriers |
| Foco | Volkswagen Up | 2 | 2 | Small cars |
| Foco | Volkswagen T-Cross | 5 | 2 | SUVs |
| Foco | Renault Logan | 4 | 3 | Large cars |
| Localiza | GM Onix | 4 | 2 | Small cars |
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
Localiza
8.7 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Unidas
6.8 / 10
Total number of reviews
25
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
RUB 2,585.35
Lowest daily price
RUB 1,165.20
Total cars available
1046
Top 7 suppliers in Rio de Janeiro in 2025
Localiza
20 locations
RUB 1,704 - RUB 13,107
National
12 locations
RUB 4,018 - RUB 15,893
Enterprise
14 locations
RUB 4,018 - RUB 15,612
Alamo
14 locations
RUB 4,018 - RUB 13,833
Foco
2 locations
RUB 1,536 - RUB 5,041
Movida
13 locations
RUB 1,165 - RUB 6,835
Unidas
4 locations
RUB 2,020 - RUB 7,874
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