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Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from £10
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Rio de Janeiro with a pick-up date of 6/9 and drop-off date of 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 août 2025.
Most popular company | FOCO |
|---|---|
Price of gas per litre | £0.82 |
Average price per day | £20 |
Cheapest price per day | £10 |
Popular car types in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 août 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in Rio de Janeiro this past week from 176 hire locations out of 19 hire agencies. Prices for a Rio de Janeiro small car hire start from £10/day. Check out available deals for 4 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
£10+
Compact
£13+
Intermediate
£14+
Mini
£12+
Passenger van
£34+
Pick-up truck
£31+
Supplier choice
£11+
Compact SUV
£14+
Compare car hire deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil by type
Here are the best Rio de Janeiro small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Rio de Janeiro medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Rio de Janeiro SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best Rio de Janeiro van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Kia Rio£10/day
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Fiat Panda£12/day
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Kia Rio£12/day
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Best car hire deals found in Rio de Janeiro
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil with an average daily rate of £17. Data was last updated on 15 août 2025.
Kia Rio£10/day
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Kia Rio£12/day
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Cheapflights insights for Rio de Janeiro car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rio de Janeiro, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Rio de Janeiro?
For the best savings on car hire in Rio de Janeiro, make your reservation 48 days before pickup. The average price then is just £18/day – about 38% less than the yearly average.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Rio de Janeiro?
Looking to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only £10.23/day. MOVIDA also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at £10.84/day.
What is the best car rental company in Rio de Janeiro?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rio de Janeiro is Alamo (rated 8.5/10 with 1 review). Hertz (rated 7.7/10 with 2 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro?
Planning to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro? January is the cheapest month, costing about £18 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of £23. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
£18
February
£20
March
£20
April
£22
May
£20
June
£20
July
£21
August
£19
September
£19
October
£20
November
£21
December
£23
What car do most people hire in Rio de Janeiro?
SUV cars (Volkswagen T-Cross, for example) are the most popular in Rio de Janeiro. Intermediate (Volkswagen T-Cross) and Economy (Fiat Mobi) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Rio de Janeiro.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Rio de Janeiro?
Localiza has 26 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Rio de Janeiro at 20.
Top hire agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Reviews were last updated on 15 août 2025.
Alamo
1 review•16 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.6
Comfort
8.5
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.6
Value
8.5
Hertz
2 reviews•9 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.7
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.7
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.7
Localiza
2 reviews•26 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
7.6
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
8.0
MOVIDA
2 reviews•14 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.4
Overall
6.8
Pick-up/drop-off
6.8
Value
6.6
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
20 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.0
FOCO
3 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
6.5
Overall
5.4
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
5.6
Unidas
19 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
5.0
Comfort
5.0
Overall
5.0
Pick-up/drop-off
5.0
Value
5.0
Avis
2 reviews•7 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
2.6
Pick-up/drop-off
4.3
Value
2.6
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 août 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Rio de Janeiro?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £20/day when booking a car hire in Rio de Janeiro. The absolute best deal a user found was for £12/day from Avis, booked on Aug. 10.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Rio de Janeiro for a week from FOCO ?
FOCO is one of the top picks in Rio de Janeiro. They can have you in a hire car for about £141 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Rio de Janeiro?
Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Rio de Janeiro.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro for a month?
The monthly cost of a car hire in Rio de Janeiro is £604 (£20/day) on average.
How much is a car hire in Rio de Janeiro for a weekend?
£21 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in Rio de Janeiro, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to Rio de Janeiro, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of September, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as £47/day.
Car hires by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Browse car hires by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Deals were last updated on 15 août 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (£27+).
Hybrid
£69+
Petrol/Diesel
£27+