Car hire in São Luís

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

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São Luís car hire at a glance

Most popular providerMovida
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Pickup Regular Cab
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentAugust
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in São Luís could cost, we've pulled prices from Sao Luiz.

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Cities in São Luís

Take a look at the different cities in São Luís you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Airports in São Luís

If you’re flying to São Luís it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in São Luís

The cheapest month to rent a car in São Luís is August, when the average cost per day is R 314. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is February, when the average cost per day is R 459. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in São Luís is October.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in São Luís could cost, we've pulled prices from Sao Luiz.

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Car hire in São Luís: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in São Luís, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in São Luís you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in São Luís depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in São Luís, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in São Luís. First, you need to decide where in São Luís you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in São Luís. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in São Luís you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Sao Luiz. On average, it costs R 1,481 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 1,174 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in São Luís

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in São Luís is Luxury.

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire company in São Luís is Movida. We search across hundreds of companies to find you a great price with Movida.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 2 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 799 a day and R 3,438 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in São Luís you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of São Luís. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in São Luís is Sao Luiz. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Sao Luiz.

Hire a car long term in São Luís

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in São Luís with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.