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Brazil car rentals
May 15 — May 22
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Cheap car rentals in Brazil
| $7/day | Economy |
| $8/day | Compact |
| $11/day | Intermediate |
| $10/day | Standard |
| $21/day | Full-size |
| $17/day | Minivan |
| $21/day | Full-size SUV |
| $7/day | Mini |
| $25/day | Premium |
| $17/day | Passenger van |
| $43/day | Luxury |
| $12/day | Pickup truck |
| $35/day | Premium SUV |
| $11/day | Supplier choice |
| $12/day | Intermediate station wagon |
| $14/day | Commercial |
| $14/day | Intermediate SUV |
| $16/day | Standard station wagon |
| $32/day | Supplier choice SUV |
| $41/day | Standard SUV |
Car rental directory
Localiza car rental locations in Brazil
98 Locations
Unidas car rental locations in Brazil
92 Locations
Hertz car rental locations in Brazil
75 Locations
Sunnycars car rental locations in Brazil
72 Locations
National car rental locations in Brazil
63 Locations
Alamo car rental locations in Brazil
53 Locations
Enterprise car rental locations in Brazil
51 Locations
MOVIDA car rental locations in Brazil
41 Locations
Yes Rent A Car car rental locations in Brazil
22 Locations
FOCO car rental locations in Brazil
20 Locations
keddy by Europcar car rental locations in Brazil
18 Locations
Budget car rental locations in Brazil
15 Locations
Top tips for renting a car in Brazil
- Although Brazil is well-connected by a long-distance bus system, its options for getting around short distances are more limited. Renting a car in Brazil can give you the freedom to make stops wherever you want and visit some of the country’s most popular outdoor attractions, like the Iguazu Falls, without requiring multiple bus transfers and single-trip travel times of up to 18 hours.
- Many Brazilian cars have the option to run on either gasoline or ethanol, which are both commonly available at the country’s gas stations. If you have a preference for one or the other, be sure to check with your rental car provider to make sure your car is getting the right fuel, as putting the wrong fuel in your car can land you a hefty fee.
- When traveling with children in Brazil, make sure you know the safety guidelines to avoid getting a ticket. Children under the age of one must be in a rear-facing seat, while children ages one to four must ride in a front-facing seat, and children four to seven must ride in a booster seat. If all of your children are between ages seven and 10, then only the tallest is allowed to sit in the front. Seats can easily be added onto your rental by your company.
- To cross the borders into neighboring countries like Argentina and Paraguay, you’ll need special permissions from the rental car agency, as well as insurance that fulfills the requirements of all the countries you’ll be traveling to. Make sure to check with your rental car agency before booking, and don’t forget to carry all documentation with you at all times to ease crossings and avoid any potential issues.
FAQs about renting a car in Brazil
On average a rental car in Brazil costs $23 per day.
Economy (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Brazil.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at FOCO ($8/day), Localiza ($9/day) and Europcar ($11/day).
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Brazil are Hertz (7.8, 775 reviews), Unidas (7.3, 74 reviews), and Alamo (7.3, 68 reviews).
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Brazil are Sao Paulo (39% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Brazil), Rio de Janeiro (26%) and Fortaleza (9%).
On average a rental car in Brazil costs $123 per week ($18 per day).
On average a rental car in Brazil costs $528 per month ($18 per day).
The roads in Brazil can vary widely in quality from the cities to the country, and the driving culture in the country is very focused on communication. Don’t be surprised if you let someone merge and receive a few honks of the horn as a thank you. Hand signals are also popular for signaling turns or giving the right of way.
When it comes to renting a car in Brazil, the rules are very similar to the US. You can rent a car at age 21 with an international driving permit, but many companies carry an additional surcharge for those under the age of 25.
The average gas prices in Brazil are a bit steeper than in the US. Prices in Brazil can be equivalent to around 17 BRL (4.50 USD) per gallon. When filling up in Brazil, make sure to have cash on hand, as that is the preferred way to pay at both smaller and larger gas stations.
The speed limits in Brazil are similar to the limits imposed on US roads. The speed limit in cities and residential areas is 60 km/h (37 mph), while the limit is 80 km/h (50 mph) in the countryside and 120 km/h (75 mph) on the expressway. These limits are often exceeded by everyday drivers, so some caution is warranted in busier areas.
Car rental locations in Brazil
- Ceará car rentals
- Alagoas car rentals
- Rio Grande do Norte car rentals
- Pernambuco car rentals
- Distrito Federal car rentals
- Amazonas car rentals
- Sergipe car rentals
- Maranhão car rentals
- Pará car rentals
- Mato Grosso car rentals
- Mato Grosso do Sul car rentals
- Espírito Santo car rentals
- Minas Gerais car rentals
- Tocantins car rentals
- Piauí car rentals
- Paraíba car rentals
- Paraná car rentals
- Roraima car rentals
- Amapá car rentals
- Rondônia car rentals
- Santa Catarina car rentals
- Acre car rentals
- Rio Grande do Sul car rentals
- Bahia car rentals
- Rio de Janeiro car rentals
- São Paulo car rentals
- Goiás car rentals
Popular car rental locations
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- Belo Horizonte car rentals
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