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Cheap Car Hire in Ecuador

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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 1 day before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R428/day on average when booked 1 day ahead, which saves you 1 068% off the average price.

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 R466. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R1 019 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 R466. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R1 019 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

R727

February

R468

March

R559

April

R600

May

R542

June

R474

July

R643

August

R752

September

R788

October

R784

November

R466

December

R1 019

What car do most people hire in Ecuador?

Intermediate cars (Kia Sportage or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Ecuador. Full-size cars (Class Full-size Truck or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV 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.

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 13 July 2025.

Europcar

3,7
Poor
52 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,7

Comfort

4,2

Overall

3,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,2

Value

3,6

Avis

6,1
Okay
4 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,2

Alamo

5,3
Fair
12 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,3

Value

4,6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

5,1
Fair
7 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,9

Comfort

4,9

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

4,9

Value

5,6

Sixt

3,7
Poor
8 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,5

Comfort

4,7

Overall

3,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,7

Value

3,3

Budget

3,2
Poor
7 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

3,6

Comfort

3,4

Overall

3,2

Pick-up/drop-off

3,3

Value

3,1

Fox

3,0
Poor
1 review5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

4,0

Comfort

3,8

Overall

3,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,2

Value

2,2

Sunnycars

11 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ecuador, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 July 2025.
  • 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.

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