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Cheapest Car Hire Rates
Fiat Mobi
or similar Economy
Manual
5
A/C
2
US$22.41
per day
Rental office
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Fiat Argo
or similar Economy Elite
Manual
5
A/C
2
US$22.58
per day
Rental office
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Fiat Pulse
or similar Intermediate SUV
Manual
5
A/C
2
US$27.10
per day
Rental office
Low deposit
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Nissan Kicks
or similar Intermediate Elite
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$30.05
per day
Rental office
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Fiat Fiorino
or similar Mini Commercial Van/Truck
Manual
2
No A/C
2
US$35.61
per day
Rental office
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Fiat Strada
or similar Mini Elite Regular Cab Pickup
Manual
5
A/C
2
US$40.65
per day
Rental office
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Fiat Toro
or similar Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Automatic
5
A/C
4
US$53.95
per day
Rental office
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Toyota Hilux
or similar Full-size Extended Cab Pickup
Manual
5
A/C
5
US$74.93
per day
Rental office
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The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 07:55 on 13/11/26. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Table of contents
- Cheapest Car Hire Rates
- Most Popular Car Hire Deals
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Top 4 locations near Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz and for how long?
- Car hire information
- Most popular car models of suppliers
- Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 6 Nov 2026)
- Car Hire Statistics
- Top 4 suppliers in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz in 2026
- Award-winning service
Travel information
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
BRL
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+55
Average car hire price
US$38 per day
Average car hire length
43 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
US$1.17 per litre or US$4.44 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
US$1.06 per litre or US$4.02 per gallon
Highest petrol price
US$1.24 per litre or US$4.70 per gallon
Top 4 locations near Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz
- Guarulhos Airportstarting at US$14.22 per day292.2 km / 181.56 miles
- Campinas Av. Orosimbo Maiastarting at US$18.94 per day346.9 km / 215.55 miles
- Porto Alegre Airportstarting at US$11.51 per day1,086 km / 674.81 miles
- Recife Airportstarting at US$13.61 per day1,889.1 km / 1,173.83 miles
Map of top car rental locations
A
Localiza
Av. Padre Guilherme Decaminada, 2385 - Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 23575-000
B
National
Avenida Padre Guilherme, Decaminada 2385
C
Enterprise
Avenida Padre Guilherme, Decaminada 2385
D
Alamo
Avenida Padre Guilherme, Decaminada 2385
When to book in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz and for how long?
In which month is car hire in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz the most affordable?
Prices for hiring a car in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Saver's insights
| Cheapest monthApril | Most expensive month July | |
| A good deal US$26 | Cheapest supplier Localiza | Cheapest car type Small cars |
Average price for hiring a car per day in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz
US$54
US$27
US$0
US$27
in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
US$26
in April
Apr
May
Jun
US$49
in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
US$29
in December
Dec
The best month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz is April — when the average price for a hire is US$26.25 per day. This is 30% less than the yearly average and 47% less than hiring a car in July (when the average price is US$49.27 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.
What time of year sees the highest demand for car hire in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz?
Given the number of users searching for a car in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz, there is a higher probability of travellers hiring a car in January in comparison to hiring a car in in July.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz Compared to the Yearly Average
1.8
0.9
0
1.6 times in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
1.2 times in April
Apr
May
Jun
0.4 times in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
0.8 times in December
Dec
For how long do most travellers hire cars for in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz?
How long travellers keep their hire cars varies by the time of year: in December the average hire period is 20 days, while in April, the average hire period is only 5 days.
Average number of hire days in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz
22
11
0
18 days in January
Jan
Feb
Mar
5 days in April
Apr
May
Jun
5 days in July
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
20 days in December
Dec
Car hire information
| 🔥 Popular suppliers | National |
| 🚗 Popular car types | People Carriers |
| 🤑 Lowest price | US$22 per day |
| 👛 Cheapest supplier | Localiza |
Most popular car models of suppliers
| Hire Agency | Model | Doors | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| National | Chevrolet Spin | 4 | Van |
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: 6 Nov 2026)
Prices are lowest during April, starting at US$26 for an Economy car and highest in July, when economy cars start at US$49. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz is January, while the least popular month is July.
Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz hosts: National, Localiza, Enterprise, Alamo. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.
Car Hire Statistics
Highest-rated company
National (rated 8.5 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Alamo (rated 7.9 / 10)
Total rental companies
4
Average daily price
US$38
Lowest daily price
US$22
Total cars available
20
Top 4 suppliers in Rio de Janeiro Santa Cruz in 2026
National
8.5
Very Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.9
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
8.7
Avenida Padre Guilherme, Decaminada 2385
+5508009792020
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Localiza
8.5
Very Good
2 ratings
Value for money
8.5
Ease of finding
8.1
Agent helpfulness
9.0
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
8.1
Car cleanliness
8.9
Car condition
9.0
US$22–US$93
per day
Av. Padre Guilherme Decaminada, 2385 - Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, 23575-000
+5508009792020
Show working hours
Mon
07:00-18:00
Tue
07:00-18:00
Wed
07:00-18:00
Thu
07:00-18:00
Fri
07:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-14:00
Enterprise
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.0
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.5
Car condition
8.1
Avenida Padre Guilherme, Decaminada 2385
+5508009792020
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
Alamo
7.9
Average
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
7.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.1
Car condition
7.7
Avenida Padre Guilherme, Decaminada 2385
+5508009792020
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-18:00
Tue
08:00-18:00
Wed
08:00-18:00
Thu
08:00-18:00
Fri
08:00-18:00
Sat
08:00-12:00
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