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Car rental in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Economy

4 door
42
From
$21
per day

Compact

4 door
43
From
$22
per day

Intermediate

4 door
54
From
$23
per day

Mini

4 door
41
From
$30
per day

Premium

4 door
52
From
$51
per day

Full-size

4 door
54
From
$55
per day
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These are the cheapest Rio de Janeiro car rental prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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There are 42 car rental locations in Rio de Janeiro. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Rio de Janeiro

Renting a car in Rio de Janeiro: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companyFoco
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price$155
Best time to book1 week before

How to book the best car rental deals in Rio de Janeiro

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in Rio de Janeiro that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in Rio de Janeiro for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Rio de Janeiro avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in Rio de Janeiro, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred Rio de Janeiro car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The cheapest car to rent in Rio de Janeiro is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car rental companies in Rio de Janeiro are currently Foco and Avis.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro is currently January.
On average, around $120. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in Rio de Janeiro is $106.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro for a whole month is $1,140. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Rio de Janeiro, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in Rio de Janeiro that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of Rio de Janeiro.
Most places – Rio de Janeiro included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is $21 per day. The average price per day is around $155.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Foco, Movida and Unidas offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Localiza as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in Rio de Janeiro.

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