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 20 October 2026.
Most popular company | FOCO |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | R1 051 |
Cheapest price per day | R290 |
Economy
R290+
Compact
R390+
Intermediate
R377+
Standard
R413+
Pick-up truck
R707+
Intermediate SUV
R384+
Supplier choice
R398+
Compact SUV
R439+
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in South America, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
R670
February
R650
March
R618
April
R631
May
R597
June
R612
July
R644
August
R600
September
R603
October
R617
November
R623
December
R770
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South America, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 20 October 2026.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R485/day when booking a car hire in South America. The absolute best deal a user found was for R262/day from FOCO , booked on Oct. 17.
FOCO offers hire cars in South America for about R3 407 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 47% 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 603 a month or R487 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South America car hire.