Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in South America. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 September 2026.
Most popular company | FOCO |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R949 |
Cheapest price per day | R367 |
Economy
R367+
Compact
R603+
Intermediate
R479+
Standard
R1 042+
Full-size SUV
R2 592+
Pick-up truck
R718+
Supplier choice
R417+
Compact SUV
R532+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South America, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
R663
February
R645
March
R616
April
R628
May
R593
June
R607
July
R636
August
R598
September
R586
October
R610
November
R617
December
R765
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South America, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 21 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R432/day when booking a car hire in South America. The absolute best deal a user found was for R271/day from Avis, booked on Sep. 19.
FOCO offers hire cars in South America for about R3 754 per week on average.
Yes, you can hire a car for a month in South America check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
Our recent data shows that Avis can potentially be 58% below the average car hire price in South America. Check prices and availability for Avis and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in South America is on average R16 088 a month or R536 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South America car hire.