Car rentals in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro

In the past week, our users have found Santa Cruz car rental prices for as low as $23/day and as high as $100/day, which is a 77% price difference. Keep in mind that the average price to rent a car in Santa Cruz is $46/day, which can change depending on what type of car you rent and what agency you rent it from.

Localiza ($22/day) is the cheapest car rental company in Santa Cruz as of the past 72 hours, followed by Alamo ($29/day). Keep in mind that these are the cheapest prices our users have seen recently. Daily rental prices are subject to change based on what neighborhood in Rio de Janeiro you visit and what type of car you decide to rent.

29% of momondo users prefer to rent Mini vehicles when visiting Santa Cruz. You can expect daily rental prices for this type of car to be $57 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighborhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of rental cars available in Santa Cruz if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

Glória and Flamengo are the cheapest neighborhoods to rent a car in Rio de Janeiro. We found that Avis is the cheapest rental car company in Glória with an average cost of $12/day. FOCO is the most affordable rental company in Flamengo with prices averaging $15/day.

The best time to rent a car in Santa Cruz is during the month of March, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 56+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging $22 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car in Santa Cruz is February, at $49 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you rent from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in Santa Cruz were last updated today.

There are 17 operators available for cars in Santa Cruz as of May 2026.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Santa Cruz. In many EU countries drivers must be 18 years old. As a rule, you’ll need to be 21 to hire a car abroad, and a young driver surcharge may be applied if you are under 25. We recommend reading through the policy of your chosen rental company before booking.

To rent a car in Santa Cruz, all drivers must present a valid full driving license. If the license is written in a language other than the language of the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car abroad, you may also need to provide evidence of your return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend that you verify with the specific rental company you're booking with.