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Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, Brazil

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Cheapflights insights for Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

To get the best deal on car hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, book about 86 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $25, which is about 17% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car hire company at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is Hertz (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

The cheapest month to hire a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is June, when you can expect to pay $23/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is December ($43/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$40

February

$34

March

$32

April

$34

May

$25

June

$23

July

$26

August

$23

September

$32

October

$32

November

$34

December

$43

What car do most people hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car, for example) are the most popular in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car) and SUV (Renault Duster) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.

Which car hire company has the most locations at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

At Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, Alamo, Avis, Budget, and Enterprise Rent-A-Car have 1 locations, more than any other car hire company in the area.

Top hire agencies in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Reviews were last updated on 17 June 2025.

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.7

Localiza

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

9.5

Unidas

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

5.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

FOCO

3.5
Poor
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.5

Overall

3.5

Pick-up/drop-off

3.5

Value

4.0

Avis

2.0
Poor
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

2.0

Budget

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 June 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $51/day when booking a car hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for $21/day from MOVIDA , booked on Jun. 15.

  • Which car hire providers are at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    There are 4 car hire providers located at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. The following companies can be found near the Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car hire counter:Hertz (10.0)Alamo (9.0)FOCO (3.5)Avis (2.0)

  • How much does it cost to hire a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport for a week from MOVIDA ?

    MOVIDA offers hire cars at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport for about $385 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport for a month?

    The average cost of a car hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport for a month is $1,648. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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