Porto Alegre car rentals

Because of the cost of gas, lots of Brazilians drive cars that run on flex-fuel. You can discuss this option with your rental car agent. Manual transmission cars are also more common at car rental agencies in Porto Alegre. So, if you want a car with an automatic transmission, you’ll need to book it in advance and should also expect to pay more.

On the highways, the maximum speed limit in Porto Alegre is 65 mph (or 104 km). In the countryside you can drive as fast as 31 mph (or 50 km). If you are visiting a friend in a residential neighborhood, you’ll have to slow down to speeds of 18 mph (or 30 km).

Parking in the city center can be hard to find, especially on weekdays. However, there is some street parking available in the commercial districts. If you are parking on the street, you’ll likely need to parallel park because of the narrow streets. You can also park your rental car in a parking lot or garage such as the Parai Park or Sao Pedro Parking Garage and then walk to your desired destination.

On average a rental car in Porto Alegre costs $24 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Porto Alegre found in the last 2 weeks is $11.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at MOVIDA ($14/day), Localiza ($15/day) and FOCO ($17/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at MOVIDA Avenida das Indústrias 1320 90200-290 (4 miles from city center).

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Porto Alegre. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The average gas price in Porto Alegre is $4.35 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $52 and $70, depending on the car size.

Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Porto Alegre.

Car rental companies onsite at Salgado Filho airport include FOCO, Localiza, MOVIDA, Unidas, Alamo, FlexWays, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National, Avis and Budget.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Salgado Filho airport to off-airport locations include FOCO, MOVIDA, Unidas, Alamo, National, Avis, and Budget.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

An Economy car rental in Porto Alegre costs $20 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Porto Alegre costs $40 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Porto Alegre costs $19 per day, on average.

In Porto Alegre, cars are most frequently rented at Localiza Av Dos Estados, 3852, São João (3 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Porto Alegre costs $169 per week ($24 per day).

On average a rental car in Porto Alegre costs $726 per month ($24 per day).

Most car rental providers in Porto Alegre offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Porto Alegre, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

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