Car hires in Santa Cruz, Rio de Janeiro

39$46Santa Cruz Keep in mind that the average price to hire a car in Santa Cruz is $60/day, which can change depending on what type of car you hire and what agency you hire it from.

The cheapest car hire companies in Santa Cruz are Alamo for as low as $44 per day and Enterprise Rent-A-Car for as low as $75 per day. Keep in mind that these prices were found in the past 72 hours and are subject to change based on when you book your hire, what neighbourhood you plan to visit, and what type of car you hire.

38% of momondo users prefer to hire Mini vehicles when visiting Santa Cruz. You can expect daily hire prices for this type of car to be $93 on average. Rates might be different depending on what agency you rent your car from and what neighbourhood you intend to visit. Keep in mind that there are also other types of hire cars available in Santa Cruz if this one doesn’t suit your needs.

The cheapest neighbourhood to hire a car when in Rio de Janeiro is Glória. On average, the daily cost to hire a car in Glória is $20 from Avis. Another affordable neighbourhood to hire a car in is Recreio dos Bandeirantes, where Localiza has an average price of $22 per day.

The best time to hire a car in Santa Cruz is in the month of March, when prices are $33/day on average. February is often the most expensive month to hire a car, when average prices are $70/day. However, no matter what month you plan to visit Santa Cruz, it’s recommended that you book your car hire around 56 days out for the best possible price.

Prices for cars in Santa Cruz are updated daily.

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

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Santa Cruz. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to hire 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 hire company before booking.

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