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Car rental in Rio de Janeiro

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Car rental companies in and around Rio de Janeiro

Movida logo
Movida
Foco Rent a Car logo
Foco Rent a Car
Unidas logo
Unidas
Alamo logo
Alamo
Localiza logo
Localiza
Avis logo
Avis
Enterprise logo
Enterprise
Budget logo
Budget
Maggi Rentacar logo
Maggi Rentacar

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On most bookings, up to 48 hours before pick-up

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Car rental in Rio de Janeiro: things to know

The most booked company over the past month

Foco Rent a Car

The most popular to book

Medium car

Average daily price for Medium car

$21 per day

4 days

Typical rental term

1 week before the trip

Best time to book to pay less
One of the most visited landmarks in Rio de Janeiro.
District of Rio de Janeiro where our customers prefer to stay.
A beautiful view of Rio de Janeiro

Frequently asked questions

Based on the average daily cost of $26, a week will cost about $184.

Based on the average daily cost of $26, a month will cost about $788.

Medium is the most popular car group to rent in Rio de Janeiro, followed by small and premium.

On average, renting Medium car in Rio de Janeiro costs $21 per day.

On average, renting Small car in Rio de Janeiro costs $19 per day.

On average, renting Premium car in Rio de Janeiro costs $36 per day.
Based on our bookings, there are 5 rental car companies available in Rio de Janeiro, including:
  • Movida
  • Foco Rent a Car
  • Unidas

In the past 6 months, 5 rental companies were offering the cheapest rates for medium car on our site:
  • Foco Rent a Car for an average daily price of $19
  • Movida for an average daily price of $20
  • Unidas for an average daily price of $22

Yes, you can. There are 2 airports serving Rio de Janeiro:
  • Rio de Janeiro/Galeao International Airport
  • Santos Dumont Airport
Based on our bookings, you can rent a car from at least one car rental company at each of these airports.

It's usually possible to return the rental car to a different location, but it depends on each company’s policy and may cost an extra fee. The most popular brands available in Rio de Janeiro that allow one-way car rentals are Movida, Foco Rent a Car, and Localiza.

20% of our customers usually book a car last minute for an average price of $28 a day, but the cheapest time to book is 1 week in advance for an average price of $25 a day.

We make it easy to find a rental that’ll fit your needs. Here’s what we offer:
  • Huge selection of cars – from compact vehicles to SUVs
  • Support in 30+ languages
  • Free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up time on most bookings.

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