Salvador car rentals

If you’re not used to manual transmission, make sure you book an automatic vehicle in advance. If you’re just driving in and around Salvador, a mid-size economy car will be enough for your needs. If you’re traveling longer journeys across Bahia, get a car with good fuel efficiency that offers enough comfort and space.

The speed limit in urban areas across Brazil is usually 60 km/h (37 mph), but it may be as low as 30 km/h (19 mph) in certain residential areas. Unpaved roads have a speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph) and highways in urban areas observe a limit of 80 km/h (50 mph). Highways in rural areas allow you to drive at a maximum of 110 km/h (68 mph).

If you’re renting a car in Salvador but don’t plan on driving around the city that much, it’s best to find accommodation that offers parking. Street parking is paid between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rates start at $0.80 per hour, but prices are lower if you stay for longer. You can also leave your car at one of the many parking lots near the center.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Salvador. 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 Salvador is C$ 6.53 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 78 and C$ 104, depending on the car size.

Standard (Chevrolet Spin or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Salvador.

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A Standard car rental in Salvador costs C$ 95 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Salvador costs C$ 20 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Salvador costs C$ 31 per day, on average.

In Salvador, cars are most frequently rented at FOCO Travessa Santos Dummont , 431, Galpão 01 sala 07, Lauro de Freitas (21 km from city centre ).