Porto Alegre car rentals

Because of the cost of gas, lots of Brazilians drive cars that run on flex-fuel. You can discuss this option with your rental car agent. Manual transmission cars are also more common at car rental agencies in Porto Alegre. So, if you want a car with an automatic transmission, you’ll need to book it in advance and should also expect to pay more.

On the highways, the maximum speed limit in Porto Alegre is 65 mph (or 104 km). In the countryside you can drive as fast as 31 mph (or 50 km). If you are visiting a friend in a residential neighborhood, you’ll have to slow down to speeds of 18 mph (or 30 km).

Parking in the city center can be hard to find, especially on weekdays. However, there is some street parking available in the commercial districts. If you are parking on the street, you’ll likely need to parallel park because of the narrow streets. You can also park your rental car in a parking lot or garage such as the Parai Park or Sao Pedro Parking Garage and then walk to your desired destination.

On average a rental car in Porto Alegre costs C$ 31 per day.

Yes, automatic cars are available in most car renting companies in Porto Alegre. As cars with manual transmission are more common in many countries, you might have to pay an additional charge for renting an automatic car.

The only car rental company onsite at Salgado Filho airport is FOCO.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Salgado Filho airport to off-airport locations is FOCO.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Compact car rental in Porto Alegre costs C$ 39 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Porto Alegre costs C$ 34 per day, on average.

In Porto Alegre, cars are most frequently rented at FOCO Aeroporto (8 km from city centre ).