Car Rental in Brazil
How old do I have to be to rent a car in Brazil ?
- You have to be at least 21 years old and also need a minimum of 2 years driving experience.
Is my foreign driver´s license valid in Brazil ?
- Yes, it is valid as long as you carry your passport with you. You must also carry a copy of the car rental contract.
Is it possible to pick up a car in a city, and return it in a different city ?
- It depends. Some rental car companies in Brazil offer this service and some don´t. The extra service fees are usually very expensive, so most of the times it is not worth it.
What kind of Fuel do they use in Brazil ?
- Over 90% of Brazilian rental cars are called Flex-Fuel, which means they run both on Gasoline and Etanol (Brazilians call it Alcohol) .
How people drive in Brazil? Is it safe ?
- If you are from USA, you will probably think that Brazilians drive like maniacs in a car race track. If you are from Italy or Greece, you will probably feel at home. The truth is that in smaller cities, people are more patient and educated, but in larger cities people drive more aggressively.