Salvador car rentals from $18/day

If you’re not used to manual transmission, make sure you book an automatic vehicle in advance. If you’re just driving in and around Salvador, a mid-size economy car will be enough for your needs. If you’re traveling longer journeys across Bahia, get a car with good fuel efficiency that offers enough comfort and space.

The speed limit in urban areas across Brazil is usually 60 km/h (37 mph), but it may be as low as 30 km/h (19 mph) in certain residential areas. Unpaved roads have a speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph) and highways in urban areas observe a limit of 80 km/h (50 mph). Highways in rural areas allow you to drive at a maximum of 110 km/h (68 mph).

If you’re renting a car in Salvador but don’t plan on driving around the city that much, it’s best to find accommodation that offers parking. Street parking is paid between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rates start at $0.80 per hour, but prices are lower if you stay for longer. You can also leave your car at one of the many parking lots near the center.

On average a rental car in Salvador costs $28 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 Salvador found in the last 2 weeks is $21.

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

Car rental companies onsite at Luis E. Magalhaes airport include Localiza, FOCO, MOVIDA and Unidas.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Luis E. Magalhaes airport to off-airport locations include FOCO, MOVIDA, Unidas, Avis, and Budget.

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

A Compact car rental in Salvador costs $54 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Salvador costs $36 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Salvador costs $22 per day, on average.

In Salvador, cars are most frequently rented at FOCO Travessa Santos Dummont , 431, Galpão 01 sala 07, Lauro de Freitas (13 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 26 car rental agencies in Salvador.

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