Sao Paulo car rentals

A compact sedan will best suit the driving demands of São Paulo roads, helping you navigate tight positions caused by any traffic congestion. A car such as a Kia Rio Hatchback or a Nissan Micra will be perfect for Brazilian roads. Keep in mind that manual transmission cars are far more common in São Paulo, so if you would prefer to rent an automatic it may be a little more expensive.

Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit on residential streets is 30 km/h (18 mph) and on larger connecting roads such as avenues it is 60 km/h (37 mph). The maximum speed permitted on highways depends on their proximity to a city; in rural areas the limit is 110 km/h (68 mph), while in an urban areas it is 80 km/h (49 mph).

It is not advisable to use on-street parking throughout São Paulo, as the signage can be confusing and security can be an issue. Instead, try one of the many parking garages located close to the city center, where you can expect to pay approximately R$15 ($3.80 USD) per hour. Located a few miles south of the city center, the Sao Paulo Exhibition Center provides 12-hour parking for only R$45 ($11.50 USD) and is conveniently located next to the Botanical Gardens and Animal Park.

On average a rental car in Sao Paulo costs C$ 24 per day.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (C$ 13/day), National (C$ 13/day) and FOCO (C$ 16/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car Avenida Cruzeiro Do Sul, 1800 02030-000 (4 kilometers from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Sao Paulo. 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 Sao Paulo is C$ 5.34 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 64 and C$ 85, depending on the car size.

Intermediate (Renault Logan or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Sao Paulo.

Car rental companies onsite at Guarulhos Intl airport include FOCO and Budget.

Car rental companies onsite at Congonhas airport include FOCO, Budget, Alamo, Localiza and MOVIDA.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Guarulhos Intl airport to off-airport locations include FOCO, Budget, Avis, Alamo and MOVIDA.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Congonhas airport to off-airport locations include FOCO, Budget, Avis, Alamo and MOVIDA.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Viracopos airport to off-airport locations include FOCO, Alamo, Localiza and MOVIDA.

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