Porto Alegre car rentals

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Porto Alegre is Hertz (8.0, 149 reviews).

The average price of fuel in Porto Alegre is ₹ 270 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between ₹ 3,235 and ₹ 4,314, depending on the car size.

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Because of the cost of gas, lots of Brazilians drive cars that run on flex-fuel. You can discuss this option with your rental car agent. Manual transmission cars are also more common at car rental agencies in Porto Alegre. So, if you want a car with an automatic transmission, you’ll need to book it in advance and should also expect to pay more.

On the highways, the maximum speed limit in Porto Alegre is 65 mph (or 104 km). In the countryside you can drive as fast as 31 mph (or 50 km). If you are visiting a friend in a residential neighborhood, you’ll have to slow down to speeds of 18 mph (or 30 km).

The average price of gas in Porto Alegre is $4.42 per gallon (or 17.23 Brazilian dollars). This is higher than the cost of gasoline in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Consequently, many locals choose cars that run on renewable energy such as ethanol because the price is cheaper.

Parking in the city center can be hard to find, especially on weekdays. However, there is some street parking available in the commercial districts. If you are parking on the street, you’ll likely need to parallel park because of the narrow streets. You can also park your rental car in a parking lot or garage such as the Parai Park or Sao Pedro Parking Garage and then walk to your desired destination.