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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Recife
- Drive through Recife on Linha Verde and you’ll experience great photo opportunities. The city of Recife also provides access to numerous islands in Brazil, including Itamaraca and Recife Antigo. With a hire car you can visit several beaches along with some of the quaint towns in the region. This includes the community of Olinda with its delightful architecture, art galleries, and museums.
- Recife International Airport is a very modern airport with mostly domestic but some international flights. It offers many conveniences and amenities including car hire services. Rent a vehicle on your next trip to the region from one of the agencies with offices at the airport, located on the ground floor. This includes National, Hertz, and Avis.
- Be sure to secure an International Driver’s Permit before leaving home if you plan to rent a car. Driving in Recife you’ll want to note a few unique rules. First, be sure to keep your flip-flops in your beach bag while driving as it is illegal to drive while wearing them. If driving in rural areas, be prepared to drive on unpaved roads, which can be somewhat of a challenge.
- Recife is a busy city with lots of traffic all day and night. However, driving during rush hour can add lots of time to your travel. Consequently you’ll want to avoid driving between the hours of 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Traffic is congested mostly on the highways and the streets leading into downtown.
- Book your car hire in Recife at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy car hire in Recife are around 40% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Recife
What type of car is recommended for driving in Recife?
Because of crime, you might not want to rent an expensive luxury car on your trip. Additionally, Recife is an older city with somewhat narrow streets. Therefore, you might be more comfortable in a compact car like a Ford Ka or Citroen C3. A beach car like a jeep or off-the-road vehicle might also be ideal if you plan to visit the islands.
What’s the speed limit in Recife?
You’ll travel mostly on freeways during your visit. While on the highways you can travel at maximum speeds of 75 mph (or 120 km). However when you are driving in residential neighborhoods, the speed limit is 18 mph (30 km) and in rural communities 50 mph (or 80 km).
Where are the best places to park in Recife?
Public parking is available all around the downtown area but especially close to the cruise ports. However, street parking is almost impossible to find. The safest place to park in this city is in a parking garage or lot with an attendant. Some ideas include parking at the Plaza Business Center, Maxipark or The Galo da Madrugada.
How much is the price of fuel in Recife?
The average price of fuel in Recife is R82,27 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R987 and R1 316, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Recife?
Economy (Fiat Mobi or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Recife.
How can I find car hires near me in Recife?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Recife?
An Economy car hire in Recife costs R408 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Recife?
An Intermediate car hire in Recife costs R764 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Recife?
A Mini car hire in Recife costs R366 per day, on average.
Recife car rental reviews and directory
Alamo
8,8
Very Good
1 reviewCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
8.5
4 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Avenida Visc De
+55 800 979 2020
Pc Ministro Salgado Filho
+55 800 979 2020
Rua Jose Bonifacio 1315
+55 800 979 2020
Rua Padre Capuceiro, 800
+55 81 3326 8505
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8,0 Very Good
Jul 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7,0
Good
1 reviewCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
8.0
4 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Avenida Visc De Jequitinhonha
+55 800 979 2020
Pc Ministro Salgado Filho
+55 800 979 2020
Rua Jose Bonifacio 1315
+55 800 979 2020
Rua Padre Carapuceiro, 800
+55 81 3326 8505
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4,0 Mediocre
Nov 2021
MOVIDA
2,0
Poor
2 reviewsCleanliness
4.0
Comfort
3.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
4 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Avenida Caxangá 3124
+55 813 274 8465
Avenida Marechal Mascarenhas de Morais 5875
+55 813 342 0446
Avenida Visconde de Jequitinhonha 1228
+55 813 127 5730
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2,0 Poor
Feb 2022
Hertz
9,6
Wonderful
No reviews available
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.6
Value for money
9.6
2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Avenida Visc De Jequitinhonha
+55 81 3081 1777
Hall Aerporto Int De Guararape
+55 81 3471 7329
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National
2,0
Poor
No reviews available
Cleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
4 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Avenida Visc De Jequitinhonha
+55 800 979 2020
Pc Ministro Salgado Filho
+55 800 979 2020
Rua Jose Bonifacio 1315
+55 800 979 2020
Rua Padre Carapuceiro, 800
+55 81 3326 8505
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Localiza
8,0
Very Good
No reviews available
5 locations in Recife
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Av Marechal Mascarenhas De Moraes, 5653, Bairro Boa Viag
+55 800 979 2020
Av Marechal Mascarenhas De Moraes, 5653, Boa Viagem
+55 800 979 2020
Av Visc De Jequitinhonha, 1145, Boa Viagem
+55 800 979 2020
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keddy by Europcar
6,3
Okay
No reviews available
2 locations in Recife
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Firefly
4,5
Mediocre
No reviews available
2 locations in Recife
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Unidas
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7 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Av Marechal Mascarenhas De Morais 6057
+55 81 3771 1888
Praça Ministro Salgado Filho
+55 81 3461 4661
Rua Jose Bonifácio, 1315
+55 81 3228 0692
Rua Padre Carapuceiro - 800
+55 81 3326 8505
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FOCO
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4 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Av. Barão de Souza Leão, 1672
+55 800 081 3436
Avenida Marechal Mascarenhas de Morais, 6133, Imbiribeira - Recife Pernambuco, Brasil
+55 813 031 3883
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Alugue Brasil Rent a Car
No score available yet
3 locations in Recife
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Aeroporto
+55 800 200 2006
Avenida Fernando Simões Barbosa,644
+55 800 200 2006
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Ágil Rent a Car
No score available yet
2 locations in Recife
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Aeroporto
+55 813 088 2741
Rua Marechal Rondon, 146
+55 813 088 2741
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2 locations in Recife
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Aeroporto
+55 813 076 6706
Rua Ernesto de Paula Santos, 960
+55 813 076 6706
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2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
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2 locations in Recife
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Aeroporto
+55 813 032 1999
Rua Jerônimo Heráclio, 659
+55 813 032 1999
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2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Aeroporto
+55 813 097 5555
Rua Conde Pereira Carneiro, 153
+55 813 097 5555
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2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Aeroporto
+55 818 601 5055
Rua José Lins do Rego, 154
+55 813 091 4898
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2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Aeroporto
+55 813 091 4266
Rua João Pedro da Silva, 108
+55 813 091 4266
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2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Aeroporto
+55 813 536 1462
Rua São Nicolau, 416
+55 813 536 1462
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2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Avenida Marechal Mascarenhas De Morais 5875 Pernambuco Imbiribeira
+55 81 3342 0446
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No reviews available
2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Aeroporto
+55 813 341 0020
Rua Barão de Souza Leão,1544
+55 813 341 0020
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2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Aeroporto
+55 813 461 0108
Av Mal Mascarenhas de Moraes, 6347
+55 813 461 0108
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2 locations in Recife
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2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Aeroporto
+55 818 747 9424
Av. Eng. Domingos Ferreira, 3309
+55 813 082 4503
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2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Aeroporto
+55 813 224 0071
Rua Bituri, 267
+55 813 224 0071
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2 locations in Recife
Locations in Recife
Aeroporto
+55 813 343 7826
Av. Mascarenhas de Morais 6133
+55 813 343 7826
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One location in Recife
Locations in Recife
Praca Ministro Salgado Filho, SN
+55 813 322 4016
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5,6 Fair
Dec 2016
Cons:
Charged me a R$ 12.000 deposit because I declined their insurance as I had already purchased insurance through Kayak. That's a US$ 4,000 charge on my credit card.One location in Recife
Locations in Recife
Aeroporto
+55 813 471 7078
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One location in Recife
Locations in Recife
Praca Ministro Salgado Filho
+55 813 322 4016
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One location in Recife
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One location in Recife
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Aeroporto
+55 813 446 9696
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One location in Recife
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Recife Intl Ap
+55 923 236 6190
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