Car Hire 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 Hire Rates

Economy
Fiat Mobi or comparable
Fiat Mobi
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Foco
€18.01 per day
Economy Elite
Fiat Argo or comparable
Fiat Argo
  • 5
  • 3
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Localiza
€22.44 per day
Compact
Hyundai HB20 or comparable
Hyundai HB20
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Unidas
€29.12 per day
Intermediate
Fiat Cronos or comparable
Fiat Cronos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
Movida
€30.85 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Standard
Fiat Cronos or comparable
Fiat Cronos
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Man.
National
€63.64 per day
Mini Regular Cab Pickup
Volkswagen Saveiro or comparable
Volkswagen Saveiro
  • 2
  • 3
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Man.
Localiza
€26.75 per day
Intermediate Elite SUV
Volkswagen T-Cross or comparable
Volkswagen T-Cross
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Foco
€46.76 per day
Full-size
Toyota Corolla or comparable
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Movida
€60.72 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 05:34 on 03/07/2025. 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
€37 per day
Average car hire length
10 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%
Score
8.8 / 10
Average petrol price
€0.95 per litre or €3.59 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
€0.89 per litre or €3.38 per gallon
Highest petrol price
€0.99 per litre or €3.73 per gallon

Airport information

Score
7.5
  • Getting to the airport 7.5
  • Check-in and departures 8.3
  • Facilities and services 7.6
  • Wi-Fi 7.0
  • Dining and car hire services 7.2
  • Lounge 7.2

Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao (GIG)

  • IATA: GIG
  • ICAO: SBGL
  • Name: Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao (GIG)
  • Distance from the city centre: 8.1 miles / 13 km

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In which month is car hire at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
€26.29
January
€28.27
February
€24.19
March
€24.75
April
€21.10
May
€24.03
June
€29.31
July
€23.23
August
€23.11
September
€22.04
October
€24.80
November
€29.19
December
The best month to hire a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao is May — when the average price for a hire is €21.10 per day. This is 16% less than the yearly average and 28% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is €29.31 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your 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 type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

For how long do most travellers hire cars for at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao?

How long travellers keep their hire cars depends on the time of year: in January, the average hire length is 11 days, while in September, it is only 7 days.
Average number of hire days at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao
11
January
10
February
10
March
10
April
10
May
9
June
10
July
10
August
7
September
10
October
8
November
10
December

What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao?

Given the number of users searching for a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in December in comparison to hiring a car in in August.
Monthly Car Hire Searches at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao Compared to the Yearly Average
163%
January
123%
February
140%
March
103%
April
57%
May
54%
June
64%
July
53%
August
65%
September
61%
October
103%
November
214%
December

Car hire 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 suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Localiza Fiat Argo 2 3 Small cars
Foco Fiat Mobi 4 2 Small cars
Localiza Jeep Renegade 5 3 SUVs
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
Localiza GM Onix 4 2 Small cars
Foco Renault Logan 4 3 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Localiza
8.7 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Movida
6.6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
34
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
€37.29
Lowest daily price
€18.01
Total cars available
111

Top 7 suppliers at Rio de Janeiro Airport Galeao in 2025

Localiza
Localiza
Very good 8.7 / 256 reviews
08009792020
Av Vinte De Janeiro, S/N, Galeao
€22 - €171
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
Thu:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
Very good 8.4 / 4 reviews
+558009792020
Av Vinte De Janeiro,
€44 - €107
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
National
National
Very good 8.4 / 5 reviews
+5508009792020
Av Vinte De Janeiro,
€44 - €106
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.3 / 12 reviews
+558009792020
Av. Vinte de Janeiro, s/nº - Ilha do Governador, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-900
€44 - €106
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
Foco
Foco
Average 7.4 / 237 reviews
+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
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00:01 - 23:59
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00:01 - 23:59
Unidas
Unidas
Below average 6.8 / 26 reviews
+552132190383
Av. Vinte de Janeiro, 4041-4135 - Galeão, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 21941-570
€23 - €64
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
Movida
Movida
Below average 6.6 / 105 reviews
967010831
Avenida Vinte De Janeiro, Setor De Locadoras Area Externa, Rj
€24 - €84
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 23:59
Tue:
00:00 - 23:59
Wed:
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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Sun:
00:00 - 23:59
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