Car hire in Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro

Consider renting a car from Localiza, which is currently the best rental agency in Barra da Tijuca, according to our users, with 1 review and an average rating of 10.0/10.

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 £13/day. Localiza has the cheapest car hire in Galeão at £17/day.

Consider hiring a car in Barra da Tijuca for 16 days, which is the most popular length of time people tend to spend in the neighbourhood. The average daily hire cost for 16 days is £27. Weekend and 1-week-long hires will average a total of £215 and £80, respectively. For your more long-term car hire needs, a 1-month-long Barra da Tijuca car rental will cost £789 in total on average.

The best time to hire a car in Barra da Tijuca is during the month of January, when prices average £20 per day. The most expensive month to hire a car is in October, during which you will frequently find prices averaging £36 per day. Be sure to book your car hire around 38 days or more ahead of time for the best prices.

Prices for cars in Barra da Tijuca are updated daily.

As of May 2025, there are 20 operators available to choose from for cars in Barra da Tijuca.

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 rental company before booking.

When renting a car in Barra da Tijuca, 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.