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Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU) Car Rental

Welcome to the car rental Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport information page with information on Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car rental options, including which side do you drive on, transmission types, local Rio de Janeiro driving stress, licences, and more. You may also compare your Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car rental options and search for the best available Rio de Janeiro car rental rates in the search box below.

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Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport Car Rental Desk Locations

There are a couple of Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport car rental agencies located on-site.

Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport Car Rental Companies

Avis, Hertz

Rio de Janeiro Driving Information

Driving is on the right side of the road.

All Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport rental cars are automatic transmission.

Your local drivers' licence is required.

Rio de Janeiro Driving Stress Level: 7/10

The centre of Rio de Janeiro is known for its excellent public transport network and therefore there is no real need to drive in this area. The traffic can be rather hectic at times and one-way roads can make it a little confusing to drive around.

However, hiring a car at SDU Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport is an excellent way to experience the region. Popular excursions include trips to nearby beaches, with a host of waterfront attractions just a short drive away from the city. Plenty of secure car parks can be found in and around the city, with parking attendants on hand.

Major highways around Brazil are prefixed with the letters 'BR', while minor roads around the state of Rio de Janeiro are numbered after the letters 'RJ'.

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Last Updated: 13 Oct 2025

By Steve Romaine

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