South America

Cheap Car Hire in South America

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South America car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

R892

Cheapest price per day

R282

Cheapflights insights for South America car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in South America?

For the best savings on car hire in South America, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R605/day – about 1 466% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in South America?

Looking to hire a car in South America? FOCO had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R15,91/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R16,90/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South America?

Planning to hire a car in South America? May is the cheapest month, costing about R597 per day. In contrast, December is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R767. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R668

February

R648

March

R616

April

R630

May

R597

June

R610

July

R642

August

R598

September

R602

October

R609

November

R619

December

R767

What car do most people hire in South America?

The most popular types of cars to hire in South America are the following: SUV cars (Dacia Duster or similar), Economy cars (Volkswagen Gol or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chevrolet Spin or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South America?

Avis has 326 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Loki has the second-highest number of locations in South America at 3.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in South America?

Among the most popular cities in South America, Sao Paulo offers the lowest average car hire price at just R324/day. Other affordable options include Curitiba (R325/day), Rio de Janeiro (R326/day), and Santiago (R544/day).

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in South America?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R516/day when booking a car hire in South America. The absolute best deal a user found was for R285/day from Avis, booked on Oct. 31.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in South America for a week from Avis?

    Avis offers hire cars in South America for about R5 937 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South America?

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in South America check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South America for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Avis can potentially be 74% 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 R25 445 a month or R848 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South America car hire.

Car hires by fuel type in South America

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in South America. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R127+).

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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