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Car Rental in Recife

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  • 2pick-up points
  • from $21 per day
  • 8.9 top rated · Localiza

A rental car here costs $69 a day on average, about $483 for a week. The most popular car class is Economy, at about $39 a day. Foco Aluguel DE Carros is the cheapest for a small car, about $32 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

  • Free shuttle bus: 3 · Outside the terminal: 1
  • Free cancellation: 4 of 4
  • Localiza
  • Unidas
  • Alamo
  • Foco Aluguel DE Carros

Where to pick up in Recife

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Recife Guararapes Intl. Airport · 9 km Airport 4 $27 17 min
Recife City · 8 km City office 3 $21 19 min

Car rental prices in Recife by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Mini Fiat Mobi, Volkswagen Up 3 $29
Economy Peugeot 208, Renault Kwid, Chevrolet Onix 4 $21 $41
Compact Fiat Cronos, Renault Logan, Volkswagen Virtus 4 $28 $40
Intermediate Chevrolet Cruze, Hyundai HB20S, Nissan Sentra 4 $22
Standard BMW 3 Series, Hyundai HB20S 1 $42
SUV Fiat Pulse, Volkswagen Saveiro Pickup, Volkswagen T-Cross 4 $27 $66
7-seat minivan Chevrolet Spin, Chery Tiggo 4 $42

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Peugeot 208 rental car in Recife Foco Aluguel DE Carros

Peugeot 208

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $21/day
Renault Kwid rental car in Recife Foco Aluguel DE Carros

Renault Kwid

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $27/day
Renault Logan rental car in Recife Localiza

Renault Logan

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $28/day
Volkswagen Up rental car in Recife Foco Aluguel DE Carros

Volkswagen Up

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
from $29/day
Volkswagen Voyage rental car in Recife Localiza

Volkswagen Voyage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $31/day
Fiat Uno rental car in Recife Foco Aluguel DE Carros

Fiat Uno

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $32/day
Chevrolet Onix rental car in Recife Foco Aluguel DE Carros

Chevrolet Onix

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Air conditioning
from $32/day
Fiat Mobi rental car in Recife Localiza

Fiat Mobi

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 1 bag
  • Air conditioning
from $33/day

Luxury car rental Recife

Car rental companies in Recife

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Localiza

Free shuttle bus 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.9
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $40/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 9.0 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.4

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $737

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Localiza in Recife City
Hall Aeroporto de Guararapes, Boa Viagem, Recife, 51032-970, PE
+55 81 3471 7329

Unidas

Outside the terminal Open 24 hours 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.2
Excellent 250+ reviews
from $45/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.6 Service at the rental desk 7.9 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $734

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Unidas in Recife City
Praça Ministro Salgado Filho S/N, Recife, REC2
8133434910

Alamo

Free shuttle bus Open 24 hours 11 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.9
Very good 100+ reviews
from $50/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 8.5 Service at the rental desk 7.6 Pick-up process 7.6 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $705

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Alamo at Recife Guararapes Intl. Airport
Pc Ministro Salgado Filho, Recife, 51.210-01
08009792020

Foco Aluguel DE Carros

Free shuttle bus Open 24 hours 14 min wait CDW included Credit card only
7.4
Very good 500+ reviews
from $21/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.5 Cleanliness 7.3 Service at the rental desk 7.1 Pick-up process 7.3 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance
  • Taxes
  • Deductible from $734

Policies

  • Quarter to quarter
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Foco Aluguel DE Carros in Recife City
Av. Mal. Mascarenhas de Morais, 6133 - A - Imbiribeira ZIP 51030-021, Recife, 51210-080
+55 0800 881 0102

Rental conditions in Recife

Based on 4 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Debit card Not accepted by any of the 4 suppliers.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 4 of 4 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 4 suppliers.
Fuel policy Full to full (3 suppliers), Quarter to quarter (1 supplier)
Transmission Automatic 52%, manual 48%.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 4 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (4 suppliers), Collision damage waiver (CDW) (4 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (2 suppliers). Deductible: $705–$737.
Included in the price Airport fee, Breakdown assistance, Taxes
One-way rental Allowed by 1 supplier. One-way fee seen: $35–$166.
Extras Infant seat (3 suppliers), Child seat (3 suppliers), Booster seat (3 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (1 supplier)

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Car rental in Recife: what to expect

Open 24 hours: Unidas, Alamo and Foco Aluguel DE Carros. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 11 min at Alamo to 22 min at Unidas.

For a small car, Foco Aluguel DE Carros is the cheapest at about $26 a day and is rated 7.4 out of 10. Localiza is rated 8.9 and costs about $43.

52% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 4 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

People who search here most often live in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. A typical rental lasts 7 days.

Car rental in Recife: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Recife?
Car rental in Recife starts from $21 per day, and the average price is $69 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $207 for a 3-day weekend and $483 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars in Recife?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Recife over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Economy: $39 per day
  • SUV: $81 per day
  • Compact: $46 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular in Recife?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Recife over the last 12 months:
  • Localiza, average price $66 per day
  • Foco Aluguel DE Carros, average price $40 per day
  • Alamo, average price $118 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Recife?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Recife are:
  • Localiza: rated 8.9/10 by 250+ customers, average price $66 per day
  • Unidas: rated 8.2/10 by 250+ customers, average price $88 per day
  • Alamo: rated 7.9/10 by 100+ customers, average price $118 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Sep 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Recife?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Recife are:
  • Foco Aluguel DE Carros: about $32 per day
  • Localiza: about $43 per day
  • Unidas: about $52 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Sep 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car in Recife?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Unidas
  • Free shuttle bus to the rental office: Localiza, Alamo and Foco Aluguel DE Carros
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Recife and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. In Recife, one-way rentals are offered by Alamo and Foco Aluguel DE Carros. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Recife?
The minimum age to rent a car in Recife is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Recife with a debit card?
Rental companies in Recife typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Recife offer unlimited mileage?
Localiza and Alamo include unlimited mileage on all cars in Recife. Unidas and Foco Aluguel DE Carros offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Recife?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Recife are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Localiza, Unidas and Alamo.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

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