KAYAK’s insights & trends for Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car rentals
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
You should book your rental car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport around 86 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
The cheapest month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is June at an average cost of C$ 21/day. December is the most expensive month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport when prices are C$ 39/day on average, which tends to be 35% above the yearly average rental price for Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
SUV
Van
Pickup Truck
Luxury
Small cars
C$ 27 - C$ 38
All Car Types
C$ 54 - C$ 92
How much does it cost to rent a small car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a medium car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
How much does it cost to rent an SUV in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a van in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a pickup truck in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
How much does it cost to rent a luxury car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Small car rentals in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport typically cost around C$ 29 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average C$ 27 per day, which is about 7% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 60% cheaper than the average rental in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car rentals in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport typically cost around C$ 40 per day. The best time to book is August, when prices average C$ 35 per day, which is about 13% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 45% cheaper than the average rental in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
SUV rentals in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport typically cost around C$ 100 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average C$ 65 per day, which is about 35% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 28% more expensive than the average rental in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van rentals in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport typically cost around C$ 101 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average C$ 79 per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 29% more expensive than the average rental in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck rentals in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport typically cost around C$ 78 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average C$ 57 per day, which is about 27% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are typically 8% more expensive than the average rental in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport but are ideal for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car rentals in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport typically cost around C$ 144 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average C$ 80 per day, which is about 45% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 50% more expensive than the average rental in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
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Most popular car type
Small
Top tips for renting a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport
Car rental at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is convenient because the airport is close to the center of Rio. With a rental car, you can explore the city in a way that is difficult by bus, train, or taxi. Car rental at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport gives you access to many of the attractions and hidden gems near the airport, like Jardim Botânico or Praia Vermelha, without the rush or inconvenience of public transportation.
Car rental at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport can be busy between 11 am and 6 pm. It is advisable to make a reservation through KAYAK in advance, especially if you are visiting during the high season or holiday periods such as New Year’s Eve. The airport has a limited number of public parking spaces and often fills up before noon on weekdays during peak season. The only alternatives at this time are to buy parking from one of the private lots or drive around looking for an open spot.
The common vehicle types available at the car rental center are small, medium, and large sedans as well as compact cars. The large sedans are ideal for long-distance trips while the others are best for short excursions around the city. The car rental center also has a shuttle bus to take you from the airport terminal to its location located near Rio’s largest taxidrome, far from downtown and other tourist attractions. The shuttles depart every 15min during peak hours.
The car rental center is located at the corner of Aviador Roberto Freire and Rua do Paissandu in Rio’s South Zone, about seven miles from downtown, and still well within commuter distance to most neighborhoods. At the airport, you can find the car rental center inside Terminal 2 about two miles from Terminal 3. The nearest public transportation stop, Parque Linear, is nearby.
Book your rental car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport
How can I return my car to the airport?
When you need to return your car, visit the car rental center at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Simply return to Terminal 2, walk up to the arrivals area and follow the signs directing returning rental cars.
What amenities are available at the Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car rental center?
The car rental center has spacious, well-illuminated areas with everything you need to complete your rental process. You will find an office for processing rentals, a kiosk, and a car showroom as well as designated parking spaces. There are also restrooms available at the airport rental center where you can freshen up before heading out into Rio. The car rental center at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport offers many convenient options for travelers visiting Rio de Janeiro. One can find affordable rates on most weekends without reservations and enjoy access to attractions that are otherwise unavailable unless by public transportation.
What car rental companies are easy to work with at Santos Dumont Airport?
If you need a 24h car rental at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, try Avis or Hertz, which are both located in the airport's arrivals area, so it is easy to find and drop off your vehicle when you return home. The Avis parking lot has direct access to departures from Terminal 1 while Hertz is located in Terminal 2.
What documents are needed for car rental at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Passengers are required to show a valid driver's license and proof of car insurance in order to rent from the car rental center at Rio De Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Other rental companies may require additional documents, such as a passport or credit card. You will be needed to sign a rental agreement and provide your credit card for damages.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, MOVIDA , National, Serve Sul Rent a Car, and Unidas.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car rental reviews and directory
The pick up via shuttle was very far, but I know that is a function of the airport logistics, however, I would have appreciated if they'd told me at pick up that I could return directly at airport, which I only discovered by accident.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2022
MOVIDO Employees know very well about MOVIDO policies. However, they were not sure about agreement between (MOVIDO and Kayak or Qeeq). They had to ask few questions to management. After all, everything was fine.
1 out of 1
Avis
5.0
Fair
Cleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.0
Value for money
5.1
One location in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport
You had the wrong address listed. The wrong company also. It had been bought out by Unidas and I had no one telling me that so i wandered around the airport for an hour trying to figure out what to do before i found out from some random information clerk that my rental was with Unidas. Then instead of the $50 i was quoted by your site I ended up paying $260 because your site failed to tell me about the cost associated with dropping the car off in a different city. And then to add insult to injury your site wouldnt let me extend the booking by a day.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Jan 2026
Mini
I arrived there the day and they said my reservation is canceled!
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate
They canceled our reservation because we arrived "late", after an unknown 2h cut off time not advertised anywhere, and incredibly enough they were not able to rebook, never seen before! So we went to another rental car company.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Economy
Although we had pre booked a confirmed amount through Avis, when arriving at the car rental, we when them told actually the price was 30% more due to dropping off the car at a different location (even though that was confirmed in our booking) with no room for negotiation, and no other option but to have to pay the extra as we were otherwise stranded in a foreign country with no transport. Felt tricked or mislead, and unfortunately won't use Avis again due to this
1 out of 2
Budget
4.6
Mediocre
Cleanliness
4.6
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.6
Value for money
4.6
One location in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport
This was quite the nightmare to be honest. They did not have the reservation at all. Why did I even make the reservation through Kayak? How do I know if I can ever trust Kayak if the reservation I made does not exist? I had to pay 4X the amount to a different rental company. You can imagine how infuriating it can be to have to find a rental car agency at the very last minute, moments before needing to check out of the AirBnB, in a foreign country whose language is also foreign. This costed me hundreds of dollars and hours of stress. How do I avoid this in the future?
1 out of 1
FOCO
4.0
Mediocre
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.6
Value for money
4.4
One location in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport
Pick-up was smooth and too good to be true based on the reviews. Drop-off was were I understood why FOCO has negative reviews. The agents tried to charge me for excessive "dirt" on and in the car, including in the back seat where nobody sat. I had to speak with several employees before a manager preferred to waive any fees than deal with me. The online, telephone, and WhatsApp options for communication with FOCO do not work - going in person is the only way to communicate with FOCO.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2025
Intermediate SUV
Pick up took THREE hours! Understaffed, unpleasant and slow service. Would never use again in the future. Ruined our entire day.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Passenger Van
On 12/21/23, I was 3 hours late in picking up my rental car at FOCO, in Rio de Janeiro due to 6 hours layover in Sao Paulo by AZUL Airlines. This was not unexpected but the agent wanted to charge me an additional “no show” fee which is 50% of the total 12 days rental. I explained that I had no control over the airlines delay and how can he charge me a “no show” fee while I am standing in front of him. When I threatened to post his ridiculous shakedown video on the internet, he relented, so I thought. He also tried to sell me insurance which I declined and I showed him my State Farm policy that covers all my car rentals. However, I just noticed another $304.62 charged on my account which was not authorized.
8.0 Very good
Kerry, May 2022
It would be easier to drop the rental car at airport than trying to find the depot.
1 out of 2
Unidas
4.0
Mediocre
Cleanliness
5.3
Comfort
4.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
4.0
One location in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport
Locations in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport
Av Almirante Silvio De Noronha 365
+55 21 3959 4635
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05:00 - 23:00
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car
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Jardel Jercolis Rua
+55 800 979 2020
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06:00 - 23:00
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06:00 - 23:00
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Locauto Rent a Car
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Aeroporto
+55 217 893 3497
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Movicar Rent a Car
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Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, Dentro Do Estacionamento Da Marina Da Gloria, Rj
+55 21 2558 2044
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National
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Jardel Jercolis Rua
+55 800 979 2020
Monday
06:00 - 23:00
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06:00 - 23:00
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06:00 - 23:00
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06:00 - 23:00
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06:00 - 23:00
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06:00 - 23:00
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06:00 - 23:00
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NovaCar Rent a Car
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Aeroporto
+55 213 518 8280
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Serve Sul Rent a Car
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Aeroporto
+55 213 226 3839
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Sunnycars
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35 Sao Jose Street 12th floor
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52 travellers who rented a car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.4
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