Brazil car hire

9 Mar — 16 Mar
Same drop-off
Enter an airport or city
Tue 9/3
Noon
Tue 16/3
Noon

Car hire directory

  • localiza

    Localiza car hire locations in Brazil

    87 Locations

  • unidas

    Unidas car hire locations in Brazil

    79 Locations

  • sunnycars

    Sunnycars car hire locations in Brazil

    69 Locations

  • hertz

    Hertz car hire locations in Brazil

    67 Locations

  • national

    National car hire locations in Brazil

    61 Locations

  • alamo

    Alamo car hire locations in Brazil

    52 Locations

  • enterprise

    Enterprise car hire locations in Brazil

    48 Locations

  • movida

    MOVIDA car hire locations in Brazil

    39 Locations

  • foco

    FOCO car hire locations in Brazil

    18 Locations

  • yesrentacar

    Yes Rent A Car car hire locations in Brazil

    18 Locations

  • budget

    Budget car hire locations in Brazil

    15 Locations

  • europcar

    Europcar car hire locations in Brazil

    11 Locations

Top tips for hiring 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 petrol or ethanol, which are both commonly available at the country’s petrol 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 hiring a car in Brazil

  • On average a car hire in Brazil costs €17 per day.

  • Economy (Kia Rio Hatchback or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Brazil.

  • In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at FOCO (€7/day), Europcar (€8/day) and Hertz (€10/day).

  • Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Brazil are Hertz (7.8, 728 reviews), Unidas (7.3, 67 reviews), and Avis (7.2, 80 reviews).

  • Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • Based on car searches on KAYAK, the most popular cities to rent a car in Brazil are Rio de Janeiro (53% of total searches of users looking to rent a car in Brazil), Sao Paulo (35%) and Salvador (9%).

  • On average hiring a car in Brazil costs €104 per week (€15 per day).

  • On average a car hire in Brazil costs €446 per month (€15 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 petrol 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 petrol 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 hire locations in Brazil

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The rates displayed include all taxes and fees for hire cars for the class listed and were found by KAYAK users in the last 24 hours. Offers are subject to change and may not be available on all car hires listed or dates of travel. Some hire car providers charge additional fees for other services (GPS, infant car seats, etc.). Please check the website of the respective hire car provider.