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Hiring a Rental car in Rio di Janeiro
Just like any major city in the world, it is possible to rent a car inRio, provided you meet the normal restrictions such as age and hold an appropiate driving licence. Below are some advice and tips for hiring a car in Rio de Janeiro and how to survive driving around this large city.
Driving License for driving in Rio
You will need to have held a full driving translated and stamped by DETRAN in order to hire a car in Rio. Some companies may not request to see it at the point of sale, but if you are 
stopped by police you will be expected to have it.
Car Hire rental options
There are a large number of rental companies to choose from so if you have time you may like to look around to get the best deal to suit you. At the main airport in Rio di Janeiro, you can find most of the big car hire rental companies including the likes of Avis and Hertz.
Consider hiring a driver
Driving in Rio can be considered an acquired skill, and therefore, you may wish to hire a local driver who will be able to transport you safely as well as having a superior knowledge of area.
Car rental Cost in Rio
The cost per day of renting a car in Rio will go down if you rent a car for longer. Also, It sometimes seems that car rental companies can reduce prices if the driver speaks Portuguese, so if one of your group has these skills it may be an idea to take advantage of this. Prices vary greatly according to the above factors and the size of the vehicle being hired, what insurance add-ons you require and how many days you are hiring for.
Portuguese Road signs
You should do some background research on Portuguese road signs as signs are not provided in English. Failure do this could put you in trouble.
Stress Levels
Driving in Rio can be very stressful as a result of people showing apparent disregard for road laws. You should expect this and manage your stress levels accordingly. If you let your stress levels get out of control you could endanger your safety by clouding your judgement of the situation around you.
More on getting around Rio do Janeiro, Brazil.
