Car hires in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro

Localiza is considered the best car rental company in Barra da Tijuca based on our data - 1 review have given them an average customer satisfaction score of 10.0 out of 10.

51% of users prefer to hire Economy vehicles in Barra da Tijuca, making it the most popular car rental type. If you are also interested in hiring one for your trip to Barra da Tijuca, then you can expect to pay around $64 per day.

If you’re looking to travel to Rio de Janeiro and save money on a car hire, then consider visiting Jardim Guanabara or Galeão. You will find that FOCO has the most affordable car hire in Jardim Guanabara at $31/day. Budget has the cheapest car hire in Galeão at $41/day.

Most people tend to hire a car in Barra da Tijuca for 16 days which costs, on average, $56 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $448 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average $171. $1,628 is the average cost of a month-long Barra da Tijuca road trip car hire.

The best time to hire a car in Barra da Tijuca is during the month of January, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 38+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging $42 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car in Barra da Tijuca is October, at $77 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you hire from and what type of car you choose.

Prices for cars in Barra da Tijuca refresh daily.

There are 20 operators available for cars in Barra da Tijuca as of April 2025.

The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including Barra da Tijuca. 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 hire company before booking.

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Barra da Tijuca. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.