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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Salvador

  • A hire car is the most comfortable and efficient way to explore not only Salvador but also the more remote, secluded beaches in the area, as well as the rest of the incredible Bahia state. Embark on a road trip along the Coconut Coast, north of Salvador, with its miles and miles of stunning beaches, or drive to Chapada Diamantina National Park, which is 315 miles from Salvador, and make scenic stops along the way.
  • Most of the major car hire companies, including Avis and Hertz, can be found at Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA), which is located just over 17 miles from the city center. The car hire desks can be found in the Arrivals Hall of the airport’s main terminal. You will need an International Driver’s Permit to rent a car in Brazil. Make sure to request a GPS device that is set to English.
  • The streets in Salvador are quite hilly, so make sure you are confident driving under those conditions. Downtown also features many cobblestone streets. Watch out for one-way streets or pedestrian areas, as road signs can sometimes be confusing. Drivers going at a speed of 12 mph or less are allowed to run red lights between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. Avoid driving at night so as not to share the road with drunk drivers.
  • While traffic in Salvador may not be as bad as in other Brazilian cities like São Paulo, driving during rush hour is still quite chaotic and can easily add up to an hour to your travels. Plan your journey in advance and avoid driving into the city center or to the airport between 6:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Evening rush hour peaks at 6 p.m., but avoid driving anytime between 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
  • Book your rental car in Salvador at least 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate rental cars in Salvador are around 57% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Salvador

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Salvador?

    If you’re not used to manual transmission, make sure you book an automatic vehicle in advance. If you’re just driving in and around Salvador, a mid-size economy car will be enough for your needs. If you’re traveling longer journeys across Bahia, get a car with good fuel efficiency that offers enough comfort and space.

  • What’s the speed limit in Salvador?

    The speed limit in urban areas across Brazil is usually 60 km/h (37 mph), but it may be as low as 30 km/h (19 mph) in certain residential areas. Unpaved roads have a speed limit of 60 km/h (37 mph) and highways in urban areas observe a limit of 80 km/h (50 mph). Highways in rural areas allow you to drive at a maximum of 110 km/h (68 mph).

  • Where are the best places to park in Salvador?

    If you’re renting a car in Salvador but don’t plan on driving around the city that much, it’s best to find accommodation that offers parking. Street parking is paid between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., Monday to Friday, and on Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Rates start at $0.80 per hour, but prices are lower if you stay for longer. You can also leave your car at one of the many parking lots near the center.

  • How much is the price of fuel in Salvador?

    The average price of fuel in Salvador is $7.62 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $91 and $122, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Salvador?

    Intermediate (Renault Logan or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Salvador.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Salvador?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Salvador?

    An Intermediate car hire in Salvador costs $31 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Economy car hire cost in Salvador?

    An Economy car hire in Salvador costs $31 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Salvador?

    A Standard car hire in Salvador costs $31 per day, on average.

Salvador car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review
Best rated

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

6 locations in Salvador

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Aeroporto De Salvador

+55 800 979 2020

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Av Amaralina 813

+55 71 3240 4900

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Av Tancredo Neves 148

+55 800 979 2020

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Av. Luis Viana, 8544

+55 71 3360 0570

Monday09:00 - 22:00
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Avenidaoceanica 3057

+55 800 979 2020

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Rodovia Br324 1084

+55 800 979 2020

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10.0 Wonderful

Brigitte, Jan 2023

KAYAK
Close to SSA Airpott with very frequent shuttles

1 out of 1

Alamo

8.4

Very Good

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.4

Value for money

8.4

6 locations in Salvador

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Aeroporto De Salvador

+55 800 979 2020

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Av Amaralina 813

+55 71 3240 4900

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Av Tancredo Neves 148

+55 800 979 2020

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Av. Luis Viana, 8544

+55 71 3360 0570

Monday09:00 - 22:00
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Avenida Oceanica 3057

+55 800 979 2020

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Rodoviabr324 1084

+55 800 979 2020

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10.0 Wonderful

David, Feb 2022

KAYAK
Eu gostei do trato recibido e do bom estado do vehículo alugado. Foi todo simples e rápido tanto na recepçao como na devoluçao do vehículo.

1 out of 1

MOVIDA

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.0

2 locations in Salvador

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Avenida Manoel Dias da Silva 1375

+55 71 3344 9399

Monday07:00 - 19:00
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Praça Gago Coutinho

+55 713 204 1693

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact SUV

KAYAK
Very bad experience. First, no one spoke English at the counter. We received a car and headed to the first stop. However, after a first quick stop, an engine failure occurred. It was impossible to continue and neither to join the company with our international cellphone. With the help of a local (thankfully) we were able to call a tow truck. We headed then to another Movida office where we receive the "same" car, but in fact with less options. It was impossible to do a upgrade there. After 10 days, we observe that the adhesive around the front wheels (left and right) peeled off. The plastic if the front right totally peeled off on the road while driving and it could have been very dangerous. We were able to repare it by ouserself (the company fault for giving us a faulty car and not our fault). They were not really comprehensive and we are not sure if we will have to pay or not. Hopefully, only good thing was the guy at the drop off that was kind. It was the worst experience I have had in a rental car company.

1 out of 1

Hertz

4.6

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.6

Value for money

4.6

4 locations in Salvador

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Av Tancredo Neves 1632 Lj 6/26

+55 71 3114 5100

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Avenida Oceanica 3057

+55 71 3173 9292

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Hall Aeroporto De Salvador

+55 71 3377 4227

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Vasco Da Gama, Ave 828 Loja 8

+55 71 99967 8680

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3.9 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2021

KAYAK
Pickup and dropoff were great, but my final charged daily rate was significantly higher than the rate I booked, and nobody at Hertz or Priceline was able to help me correct it.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Hertz/Localiza was great. I have rented a lot of cars from them without any problem.

Cons:

The problem was the address for the car rental agency that CarRentals.com sent me via email was incomplete (no street name) so when it put it in google maps and waze nothing would show up. The phone number also wasn't working so it took driving to several locations and over an hour an a half to find the car rental agency.

1 out of 1

Europcar

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Salvador

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Call 55 71 98109 3235 To Shuttle

+55 71 2901 0141

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FOCO

2.0

Poor

Cleanliness

4.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Salvador

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Locations in Salvador

Salvador International Airport

+55 713 377 5931

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Localiza

8.7

Very Good

8 locations in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

4362, Avenida Antonio Carlos Magalhaes

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Av Luís Viana, 8544, Alphaville

+55 800 979 2020

Monday09:00 - 22:00
Tuesday09:00 - 22:00
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Av Oceanica, 3057, Ondina

+55 800 979 2020

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Av Tancredo Neves, 148, Pernambues

+55 800 979 2020

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Av Tancredo Neves, 1632, Caminho Arvores

+55 800 979 2020

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Av Vasco Da Gama, 828, Federacao

+55 800 979 2020

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Rod Br 324, 1084, Cabula

+55 800 979 2020

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Tv Santos Dumont, 431, Centro

+55 800 979 2020

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Unidas

8.0

Very Good

6 locations in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Av Amaralina 813

+55 71 3240 4900

Monday08:00 - 14:00
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Av Tancredo Neves - 148

+55 71 3450 1797

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Av. Luís Viana - 8544

+55 71 3360 0549

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Avenida Octavio Mangabeira 961

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Avenida Tancredo Neves - 3133

+55 71 3599 2171

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Travessa Santos Dumont - 431

+55 71 3838 8830

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National

7.0

Good

6 locations in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Aeroporto De Salvador

+55 800 979 2020

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Av Amaralina 813

+55 71 3240 4900

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Av Tancredo Neves 148

+55 800 979 2020

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Av. Luis Viana, 8544

+55 71 3360 0570

Monday09:00 - 22:00
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Avenida Oceanica 3057

+55 800 979 2020

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Rodovia Br324 1084

+55 800 979 2020

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Economy Rent a Car

4.5

Mediocre

One location in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Salvador Bahia International Airport

+55 713 251 6264

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keddy by Europcar

6.3

Okay

2 locations in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Avenida Acm 3213 Lj 04- Edf. Golden Plaza

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Meet & Greet At Information Center- L.E. Mahgalhaes - Salvador

+55 71 98109 3235

Monday08:00 - 14:00
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Locarx Rent a Car

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3 locations in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

1856, Avenida Professor Magalhães Neto, Edifício TK TOWER Empresarial, Loja 20

+55 71 3018 7120

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Aeroporto SSA

+55 713 018 7120

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Av. Oceânica, 2400, Loja 21

+55 713 332 1980

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BR Way Rent a Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Alameda Praia de Camboriú, 172

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Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)

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JBrasil Rent a Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)

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Rua Dr. Gerino de Souza Filho, 161

+55 713 362 9497

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Lupa Rent a Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)

+55 713 461 2000

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Rua Anquises Reis, 81

+55 713 461 2000

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Scala Rent a Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Aeroporto

+55 713 358 5510

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Avenida ACM, 846

+55 713 358 5510

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Sixt

No score available yet

2 locations in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Av Manoel Dias da Silva, 1375

+55 112 377 8686

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Av Santos Dumond, 1156

+55 112 377 8686

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Yes Rent A Car

No score available yet

2 locations in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Aeroporto

+55 713 022 1400

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Rua Fonte do Boi, 176

+55 713 022 1400

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Agiliza Rent a Car

No score available yet

One location in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)

+55 713 365 4467

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Mister Car Rent a Car

No score available yet

One location in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

R. Dr. Gerino de Souza Filho, N.161

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Pau Brasil Rent a Car

No score available yet

One location in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Rua Ranulfo Oliveira, 137

+55 714 103 4861

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Referência Rent a Car

No score available yet

One location in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Deputado Luís Eduardo Magalhães International Airport (SSA)

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Sunnycars

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One location in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Airport de Salvador

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Thrifty

No score available yet

One location in Salvador

Locations in Salvador

Salvador Ap

+55 713 365 3073

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2954 travellers who rented a car in Salvador gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

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Most popular car type

Intermediate

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Pick-up locationSalvador
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