Rio de Janeiro car rentals

Some car rental companies in Rio de Janeiro which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Alamo, Hertz and Budget

On average a hire car in Rio de Janeiro costs C$ 22 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz (C$ 18/day), MOVIDA (C$ 19/day) and Alamo (C$ 22/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz R Barao De Mesquita 394 20540-003 (6 kilometers from city center).

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Rio de Janeiro are Hertz (8.0, 211 reviews), and Budget (6.0, 77 reviews).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Rio de Janeiro. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Rio de Janeiro is C$ 5.49 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 66 and C$ 88, depending on the car size.

Economy (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Rio de Janeiro.

Car rental companies onsite at Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl airport include Localiza, Alamo, FOCO, Hertz, Budget and MOVIDA.

Car rental companies onsite at Santos Dumont airport include Localiza, Alamo, Hertz, Budget and MOVIDA.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Rio de Janeiro–Galeão Intl airport to off-airport locations include Localiza, Alamo, FOCO, Hertz, Budget and MOVIDA.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Santos Dumont airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Hertz, Budget and MOVIDA.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Economy car rental in Rio de Janeiro costs C$ 18 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Rio de Janeiro costs C$ 24 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Rio de Janeiro costs C$ 40 per day, on average.

In Rio de Janeiro, cars are most frequently rented at FOCO Rio de Janeiro airport (13 km from city centre ).

On average a rental car in Rio de Janeiro costs C$ 151 per week (C$ 22 per day).

On average a rental car in Rio de Janeiro costs C$ 646 per month (C$ 22 per day).

Be sure to rent a car that provides you with ample room for your family, luggage, and sporting equipment like surfing gear. Some of the more popular cars in Brazil include the Hyundai, Volkswagen and Fiat.

Major highways are easily noticeable because they have “BR” in the title. On these freeways you can travel at maximum speeds of 75 mph (or 120 km). When you are driving in the city, the speed limit is 37 mph (60 km) and in rural communities 50 mph (or 80 km).

The price of gas in Rio De Janeiro is higher than in the United States. At the pump, you will pay an average of $3.12 (or 12.17 Brazilian Real) for a gallon of gasoline. You’ll pay more for both premium gasoline and diesel. Note that there are no self-service gas stations in Brazil; instead, all gas stations are full-service.

Many hotels in downtown Rio offer free parking. If that is not your situation, don’t fret -- parking might not be as complicated as you think. There are many parking lots throughout the area; however, you’ll feel safer if you choose one with an attendant. Just be sure to park at a reputable garage, such as the Monte Rio Amphitheater or the Rio Convention & Exhibition Center.