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 11 September 2026.
Most popular company | FOCO |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Compact |
Average price per day | R876 |
Cheapest price per day | R265 |
Economy
R265+
Compact
R288+
Intermediate
R344+
Standard
R299+
People carrier
R683+
Pick-up truck
R670+
Supplier choice
R372+
Compact SUV
R374+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South America, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
R660
February
R641
March
R611
April
R623
May
R589
June
R601
July
R632
August
R592
September
R558
October
R602
November
R613
December
R760
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South America, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 September 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R654/day when booking a car hire in South America. The absolute best deal a user found was for R354/day from FOCO , booked on Sep. 5.
FOCO offers hire cars in South America for about R3 338 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 FOCO can potentially be 40% below the average car hire price in South America. Check prices and availability for FOCO and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in South America is on average R14 304 a month or R477 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South America car hire.