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Cheap Car Hire in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro

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Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Localiza

Most common car type

Mini

Average price per day

R747

Cheapest price per day

R357
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Cheapflights insights for Santa Cruz car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Santa Cruz?

To get the best deal on car hire in Santa Cruz, book about 56 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R211, which is about 525% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Santa Cruz?

In Santa Cruz, the most affordable car hire company right now is Localiza, offering prices from just R21,96/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Alamo, with rates starting at R24,72/day.

What is the best car rental company in Santa Cruz?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Santa Cruz is Alamo (rated 8.5/10). Hertz (rated 8.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.5
Hertz
Hertz
8.0
Localiza
Localiza
7.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Santa Cruz?

Planning to hire a car in Santa Cruz? March is the cheapest month, costing about R374 per day. In contrast, February is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R797. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R569

February

R797

March

R374

April

R601

May

R553

June

R601

July

R553

August

R666

September

R455

October

R439

November

R455

December

R520

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Top rental agencies in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro

Alamo

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Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,5

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,5

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

8,0

Localiza

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,5

Comfort

8,2

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

8,5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

1 location
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Avis

1 location
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Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,2

Overall

4,7

Pick-up/drop-off

4,8

Value

4,8

Unidas

2 locations
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Cleanliness

5,3

Comfort

4,6

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,0

National

1 location
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Firefly

1 location
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Santa Cruz Car hire FAQs

  • Can I rent a car for a month at Santa Cruz?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month at Santa Cruz check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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