Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Cheap Car Hire in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, Brazil

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Cheapflights insights for Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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 R263/day on average when booked 86 days ahead, which saves you 1 183% off the average price.

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 Hertz (rated 10.0/10). Alamo (rated 9.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

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 R247. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R460 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 R247. Conversely, December is the priciest month, averaging R460 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

R427

February

R362

March

R345

April

R362

May

R263

June

R247

July

R279

August

R247

September

R345

October

R345

November

R362

December

R460

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 (Class Intermediate SUV or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Peugeot 2008 or similar).

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 22 June 2026.

Hertz

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Alamo

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9,1

Comfort

9,1

Overall

9,0

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

8,7

MOVIDA

8,0
Very Good
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,0

Value

8,0

Avis

4,8
Mediocre
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

4,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,1

Budget

4,6
Mediocre
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

4,6

Comfort

4,6

Overall

4,6

Pick-up/drop-off

4,6

Value

4,6

FOCO

4,0
Mediocre
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

6,8

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

3,6

Value

4,4

Unidas

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5,3

Comfort

4,6

Overall

4,0

Pick-up/drop-off

4,0

Value

4,0

Serve Sul Rent a Car

1 location

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 22 June 2026.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R772/day when booking a car hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport. The absolute best deal a user found was for R726/day from MOVIDA , booked on Jun. 20.

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

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

    Hiring a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport for a week can be a great option for travel. Localiza, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around R3 382/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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is R14 494 (R483/day) on average.

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