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

Book your car hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport 86 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R271/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 1 222% off the average price.

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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 Budget (rated 10.0/10). Hertz (rated 10.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
10.0
Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Alamo
Alamo
9.0
MOVIDA
MOVIDA
8.0

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

At Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, the best time to hire a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just R254. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R475 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 Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, the best time to hire a car is in June, with an average daily rate of just R254. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R475 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

R441

February

R373

March

R356

April

R373

May

R271

June

R255

July

R288

August

R255

September

R356

October

R356

November

R373

December

R475

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

Economy cars (Class Special Car or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Intermediate cars (Fiat Cronos or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Renault Kwid or similar).

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.

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Top rental 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 23 March 2026.

Budget

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

1 location
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Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,1

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

8,7

MOVIDA

8,0
Very Good
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

8,0

Localiza

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

8,3

FOCO

4,0
Mediocre
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

3,6

Value

4,4

Unidas

1 location
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Cleanliness

5,3

Comfort

4,6

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,0

Avis

3,8
Poor
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

5,4

Comfort

5,4

Overall

3,8

Pick-up/drop-off

4,3

Value

4,1

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 23 March 2026.

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

    There are 6 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:Budget (10,0)Hertz (10,0)Alamo (9,0)MOVIDA (8,0)FOCO (4,0)Avis (3,8)

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

    Hiring a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. FOCO , the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R5 367/week on average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Browse car hires by fuel type in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. Deals were last updated on 23 March 2026.
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Hybrid

R103+

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