Car rentals in Centro, Rio de Janeiro

In the past week, our users have found Centro car rental prices for as low as $38/day and as high as $161/day, which is a 77% price difference. Keep in mind that the average price to rent a car in Centro is $86/day, which can change depending on what type of car you rent and what agency you rent it from.

Localiza is the cheapest rental car company in Centro according to our data from the past 72 hours. You can find prices for as low as $37 per day from Localiza.

20% of users prefer to rent SUV vehicles in Centro, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in renting one for your trip to Centro, then you can expect to pay around $57 per day.

Santa Cruz has the cheapest car rentals in Rio de Janeiro. Our users found that Localiza offers the cheapest rental car deals in the city at $17/day on average. Galeão is the next cheapest neighborhood for car rentals. Here you can find average daily rental prices from Budget for $18/day.

The most popular length of time momondo users rent a car in Centro is 2 days. For a 2-day rental the average daily price is $42, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you rent and what neighborhood you stay in. To rent a car for a week in general is $326 on average and for a weekend rental, expect to pay a total of $107 on average. Month-long Centro car rentals are generally about $1,009 in total depending on your dates.

The best time to rent a car in Centro is during the month of January when prices average $21 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car is in November, during which you will frequently find prices averaging $57 per day. Be sure to book your rental car around 56 days or more ahead of time for the best prices.

Prices for cars in Centro were last updated today.

There are 13 operators available for cars in Centro as of December 2025.

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Centro. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

When renting a car in Centro, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.