Car hire at Sao Paulo Congonhas Airport

You can find several outlets located in its airport’s vicinity. Several company desks can be found in the Arrivals hall with other outlets situated on nearby Av Washington Luiz, as well as Praca Comandante Linneu nearby the airport’s car hire parking areas. Most closing times are between 22:00-24:00. It is advisable that you check with your chosen company for further details around after-hour services if you are arriving late, so that you avoid any extra charges.

You can find the National car hire outlet easily via Sao Paulo's airport’s major lobby. On exiting the Luggage Reclaim area, proceed along the ramp, then take a right turn towards the lobby following signs for the garage parking lot. You can then take a lift up to level G5,where you will see a National car office just on a few steps walking distance away from exiting by the elevator. This will bring you to the car hire lot on Praca Comandante Linneu, where you will find an office open from 05:00-23:45. You could also take advantage of Europcar’s Meet ‘n' Greet service if you wish, as company representatives will meet you in the lobby and take you for your car collection.

You will need your full driving license from your country of residence, also, an International Driving Permit, which you can acquire from your local licensing authority for one small fee. You must be at least 18 years of age when you hire cars in Brazil. You should also have held your license for one year at least. Bear in mind, you may be subject for surcharges if you are driving under 25. You will need either a major credit card registered for the vehicle driver, so that you can complete your booking.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest car hires were found at FOCO (R383/day), Localiza (R520/day) and MOVIDA (R950/day).

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Sao Paulo Congonhas airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Alugue Brasil Rent a Car, Avis, Budget, FOCO , Hertz, LTR Rent a Car, MOVIDA , National, and Unidas.