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Cheap Car Hire in Ecuador from R366

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Ecuador car hires in 2026

Most common car type

Mini
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Popular car types in Ecuador

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At R366/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Ecuador in the past week. Out of 24 car hire agencies operating in Ecuador, there are, in total, 141 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

R386+

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Compact

Compact

R366+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R666+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R541+

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Mini

Mini

R371+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 752+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R1 524+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

R507+

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Best car hire deals found in Ecuador

Renault SanderoR366/day
Renault Sandero
Found 11/09/26
Volkswagen PoloR371/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 11/09/26
Volkswagen PoloR386/day
Volkswagen Polo
Found 11/09/26

Cheapflights insights for Ecuador car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Ecuador, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Ecuador?

Book your car hire in Ecuador 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R427/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 187% off the average price.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Ecuador?

In Ecuador, the most affordable car hire company right now is Europcar, offering prices from just R7,35/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Alamo, with rates starting at R16,38/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Ecuador?

At Ecuador, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R427. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R658 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Ecuador, the best time to hire a car is in November, with an average daily rate of just R427. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R658 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R493

February

R575

March

R559

April

R493

May

R542

June

R559

July

R658

August

R608

September

R559

October

R510

November

R427

December

R559

What car do most people hire in Ecuador?

Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ecuador. SUV cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Class Minivan or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ecuador?

Avis has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Rhodium has the second-highest number of locations in Ecuador at 8.

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Top rental agencies in Ecuador

Avis

6,1
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3 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,5

Alamo

5,5
Fair
11 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

5,4

Budget

3,9
Poor
6 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

4,1

Comfort

4,0

Overall

3,9

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

3,7

Fox

3,6
Poor
4 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

5,0

Comfort

4,8

Overall

3,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

Value

2,9

Rhodium

8 locations
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National

4 locations
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Ace

1 location
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Eurocar Rent a Car

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Ecuador?

    In Ecuador, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Car hires by fuel type in Ecuador

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ecuador. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R58+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

R112+

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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R58+

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