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

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

Book your car hire in Ecuador 1 day before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R416/day on average when booked 1 day ahead, which saves you 1 085% off the average price.

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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 R457. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R1 001 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 R457. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R1 001 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

R712

February

R459

March

R548

April

R588

May

R531

June

R468

July

R484

August

R604

September

R770

October

R746

November

R457

December

R1 001

What car do most people hire in Ecuador?

Mini cars (Class Minivan or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ecuador. Intermediate cars (Class Intermediate Car 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 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Sunnycars has the second-highest number of locations in Ecuador at 11.

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Top rental agencies in Ecuador

Europcar

3,6

Poor

52 reviews•9 locations

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2,0

Poor|Feb 2025

they wanted 3x the price of the daily rental as "insurance" in the counter did not take the car for this reason. that is not honest pricing.

2,0

Poor|Mar 2023

Un precio en la página y otro precio cuando llegas

2,0

Poor|Jan 2023

I reserved the car when I went to pick the car, he gave me a car that didn't start and was a very old car. After trying it for multiple times, i was told there are no cars available and is cancelling my reservation

2,0

Poor|Jan 2022

Poor stolen insurance money

2,0

Poor|Dec 2021

I received a car with squeaking brakes and i returned it because it felt unsafe to drive. They didn't have another car of the same category or anything close. They offered me a car of a higher category but the price difference was ridiculous high. I ended up leaving without a car and they still charged me. Horrible service

2,0

Poor|Dec 2021

they over charged me and the invoice accuracy is poor

1 out of 18

Europcar Locations in Ecuador

Avis

6,2

Okay

4 reviews•13 locations

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Avis Locations in Ecuador

Alamo

5,3

Fair

12 reviews•4 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,1

Fair

7 reviews•4 locations

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Sixt

3,7

Poor

8 reviews•5 locations

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2,0

Poor|Jul 2023

Terrible. I had my reserve and the counter guy just didn't find it. Besides they did not have any car available and the only alternative offered was a 8 person VAN 3 times more expensive. Worst experience ever, I need the refund because they did not respected the Reservation

4,0

Mediocre|Mar 2023

The car was fine and met my needs. Sixt has an incredibly low mileage, such that it was no longer the cost efficient option I thought it would be. Drop off was also cumbersome and not clear. I had to guess what to do with the car and hope that it wouldn’t come back to bite me. Other globally recognized brands had clear signage, which Sixt could benefit from.

2,0

Poor|May 2022

They canceled on us the day before. While we were in a foreign country. We had to find a new car rental in less than 24 hrs.

2,0

Poor|Apr 2022

The option to hire meant insurance doubled the cost and even then the wheels, tyres, suspension and exhaust were not covered. This felt like theft. Driving on poor roads when there are places where even major roads have pot holes 50cm deep and reach many hundreds of metres long and all the way across the road and the insurance is rigged against you is theft. I will never use Sixt again however pleasant the staff who were charming

1 out of 3

Budget

3,2

Poor

7 reviews•6 locations

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Fox

2,8

Poor

2 reviews•5 locations

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Sunnycars

11 locations

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Sunnycars Locations in Ecuador

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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?

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

What car do most people hire in Ecuador?

Which car hire company has the most locations in Ecuador?

Top rental agencies in Ecuador

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ecuador known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ecuador. Reviews were last updated on 22 August 2025.

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