Car rental in Sao Paulo

Rent a Car and explore São Paulo

São Paulo is the largest conurbation in Latin America and, as the largest city in Brazil, can be easily explored by rental car. Visitors can, therefore, look forward to a varied and exciting stay. As a private or business traveller, the easiest way to stay mobile in this huge city is with a rental car and you are able to plan your trips flexibly and at low cost. Use the price comparison and the filter functions of car rental check to find your dream car and rent it cheaply

Mild temperatures in summer - Welcome to Sao Paulo

Since the city is located in the southern hemisphere, Brazil has different seasons than those countries of the northern hemisphere. The summer months are from December to February, hot and wet. The summer of our kind from June to September is considered here as wintertime with pleasant temperatures, little precipitation. Overall, the weather in São Paulo is pleasant all year round, with temperatures rarely dropping below 10 degrees Celsius.

Here is a weather table for the city. Like that you know exactly what temperatures you can expect this summer in Sao Paulo.

Car Hire Sao Paulo - In the city centre or at the airport

At São Paulo Guarulhos Airport (GRU) all major car rental companies are represented. You can pick up your rental car immediately after landing at the local car rental company. The airport is located within the São Paulo metropolitan region and is about 25 kilometres from the city centre. Alternatively, you can find within the city numerous pick-up stations of the car rental, which you can use.

Drive to the Catedral Metropolitana of Sao Paulo by Rental Car

São Paulo was strongly influenced by immigrants from all over the world, which is why it has a unique cityscape. The Catedral Metropolitana de São Paulo, for example, has European influences with its double tower and dome. The majestic city cathedral was only built in the 20th century and inspired by the Gothic style. A road lined with palm trees leads to the impressive building. 

Ibirapuera park

Unforgettable view over São Paulo

Numerous modern skyscrapers characterize the skyline of São Paulo. The second largest of them is Edifício Itália with a height of almost 170 metres. Park your car and take the elevator to the top floor. Here is a panorama restaurant that offers a wide view of the city.

Excursion to the city park of Sao Paulo

As the cultural centre of the metropolis is the city park Parque do Ibirapuera. In addition to extensive green and garden areas and several lakes, you will find the Museum of Modern Art, a planetarium, sports facilities and sculpture by Mahatma Gandhi. That is why you can enjoy relaxing and stimulating hours in the city park, which covers almost two square kilometres.

Car Hire Sao Paulo - traffic rules in Brazil

Rent a Car and pay attention to the toll in Sao Paulo

In Brazil, many roads are toll, including the roads leading to São Paulo, Via Dutra and Rodovia dos Imigrantes. Drivers pay the toll directly at the toll booths of the respective road. You should always carry cash with you, as credit cards are rarely accepted here.

Insurance for the Rental Car in Sao Paulo

Thanks to an automatically included liability insurance every rental car in São Paulo is well insured. Take a look at the rental conditions to find out the sum insured under the liability insurance. This should amount to at least one million euros. In addition, we offer further insurances that you can take out voluntarily. These include:

• Key replacement insurance
• theft protection insurance
• Insurance for damage to glass, tyres, roof and underbody

Car Hire Sao Paulo: fully comprehensive without excess

When renting a vehicle we recommend comprehensive insurance without excess. The insurance premium here is slightly higher than with insurance with excess, but in case of damage, no additional costs come to you. If a scratch or other damage to the car occurs during your rental period, the car rental company will retain the amount as an excess. The money will be deducted from your deposit. Tenants who have taken out fully comprehensive insurance without a deductible will subsequently receive the deductible back from their car rental broker.

Deposit for the Rental Car in Sao Paulo

A reputable car rental usually requires a deposit, as it protects itself. The amount will be deducted directly from your credit card on site. A cash payment of the deposit is only possible in exceptional cases. As soon as you hand over the rental car without damage to the car rental, you will receive the deposit for the rental car back.

One way rent in Brazil

The one-way rental allows you to explore Brazil on your own. You pick up the rental car at one of the car rental stations and return it to a second one. That is why you are particularly flexible on the road with a one-way rental. Through our portal, you can compare all offers and find out which landlords offer particularly favourable one-way rentals. As the fifth largest country in the world, Brazil offers numerous attractive excursion destinations. For example, if you rent a car along the Atlantic coast, from São Paulo you can reach Rio de Janeiro. Those who set off inland can visit the capital Brasilia. It is also possible to rent a car in the city centre and drive to the airport.