Car hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport from €19/day

Citroen C3 Aircross

or similar SMALL

€32/day

Volkswagen Virtus

or similar MEDIUM

€62/day

Fiat Toro

or similar PICKUPTRUCK

€72/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

€22/day

Class Commercial Truck

or similar COMMERCIAL

€46/day

Ford EcoSport

or similar SUV

€49/day

Jeep Renegade

or similar SUV

€52/day

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Car hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) is a good option to explore the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro in comfort directly from the airport, avoiding the need to negotiate and navigate busy public transport options. At less than a mile from the city centre, the airport is conveniently located to help you get on your way quickly and easily around the city and surrounding area, and you will reach famous central attractions such as the Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer and Copacabana beaches within a short drive with your hired vehicle.
Rio de Janeiro and the surrounding state has excellent driving infrastructure and road networks. You can explore the nearby peninsular of Buzios or the spectacular bay of Paraty, or head to the nearby national parks and mountain ranges. The coastal route 101 runs for around 375 miles and will take you from Rio all the way to Sao Paulo, taking in many places along the coastline. Expect higher speed limits on major highways in comparison to European standards.
Rio de Janeiro Airport can be remarkably busy, particularly in the rush hours between 17:00-19:00. Try to avoid these hours, if possible, when retuning your car hire to the airport or give yourself extra time. It may be worth taking advantage of the mid-afternoon lull for an easier journey. You can find several refreshment outlets on the first floor of the departure’s terminal. There is also a restaurant and travel agency in the arrival’s hall, near to the car hire rental desks.
You can find several petrol stations on Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport grounds. In case you need to refuel before returning your car rental, the nearest one is central to the airport and near to the tram stop. There is also an electrical vehicle charging station on Avenida Presidente Antonio Carlos slightly further afield but within a few minutes’ drive if you have hired an electric car.
Book your car hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

Where are the car hire facilities located at Rio de Janeiro Airport?
On arrival at the airport, you will find Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport car hire rental desks situated in the arrival’s hall. Turn left immediately after you leave the baggage claim area and you will reach the counters within a few steps, walking in the direction of the Bossa Nova Mall. The car hire desks are located on the right-hand side.
What documentation is needed for car hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport?
Drivers must be at least 21 years of age to hire a car at Rio de Janeiro Airport. A full valid driving licence is required which must have been held for at least 2 years and an International Driving Permit is advisable if you are a UK driver. You must also present another form of photo ID, namely, a passport and a valid international credit card to complete your booking. Remember to bring a printout of your booking confirmation voucher or an electronic confirmation.
Which car hire at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is easiest to access?
You can locate all the rental desks in the arrival hall easily within just a few steps from the baggage reclaim. However, if you use Alamo car rental, you can benefit from using their express check-in service which will save you time queuing at the counter. You can provide all your details online prior to your arrival and your car will then be ready to collect. You can also use the handy Alamo Rent-A-Car App which will let you modify your booking and direct you to the pick-up location. The main office is located on Av Almirante Silvio de Noronha and is open from 06:00 to 23:00.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, MOVIDA , National, Serve Sul Rent a Car, and Unidas.

Hertz

9.7

Wonderful

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Locations in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Hall Apt Santos Dumont

+55 21 3231 7850

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

MOVIDA

8.0

Very Good

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Locations in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Avenida Infante Dom Henrique

+55 21 2558 2044

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

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8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Intermediate SUV

The pick up via shuttle was very far, but I know that is a function of the airport logistics, however, I would have appreciated if they'd told me at pick up that I could return directly at airport, which I only discovered by accident.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2022

MOVIDO Employees know very well about MOVIDO policies. However, they were not sure about agreement between (MOVIDO and Kayak or Qeeq). They had to ask few questions to management. After all, everything was fine.

FOCO

4.0

Mediocre

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

4.0

One location in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Locations in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

R. do Catete, 178-Catete

+55 21 99757 0238

Monday	07:00 - 23:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:30
Thursday	07:00 - 23:30
Friday	07:00 - 23:30
Saturday	07:00 - 23:30
Sunday	07:00 - 23:30

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Passenger van

On 12/21/23, I was 3 hours late in picking up my rental car at FOCO, in Rio de Janeiro due to 6 hours layover in Sao Paulo by AZUL Airlines. This was not unexpected but the agent wanted to charge me an additional “no show” fee which is 50% of the total 12 days rental. I explained that I had no control over the airlines delay and how can he charge me a “no show” fee while I am standing in front of him. When I threatened to post his ridiculous shakedown video on the internet, he relented, so I thought. He also tried to sell me insurance which I declined and I showed him my State Farm policy that covers all my car rentals. However, I just noticed another $304.62 charged on my account which was not authorized.

8.0 Very Good

Kerry, May 2022

It would be easier to drop the rental car at airport than trying to find the depot.

Avis

2.0

Poor

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

2.0

One location in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Locations in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Praca Sen. Salgado Filho

+55 21 2303 7006

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate

They canceled our reservation because we arrived "late", after an unknown 2h cut off time not advertised anywhere, and incredibly enough they were not able to rebook, never seen before! So we went to another rental car company.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2024

Economy

Although we had pre booked a confirmed amount through Avis, when arriving at the car rental, we when them told actually the price was 30% more due to dropping off the car at a different location (even though that was confirmed in our booking) with no room for negotiation, and no other option but to have to pay the extra as we were otherwise stranded in a foreign country with no transport. Felt tricked or mislead, and unfortunately won't use Avis again due to this

Alamo

9.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.2

Value for money

8.7

One location in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Locations in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Jardel Jercolis Rua

+55 800 979 2020

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

Localiza

7.3

Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

9.3

One location in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Locations in Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport

Av Presidente Antônio Carlos, 681, Centro

+55 800 979 2020

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59