Ecuador

Cheap Car Rentals in Ecuador from $17

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Ecuador with a pick-up date of 1/15 and drop-off date of 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Ecuador car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Ecuador. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$37

Cheapest price per day

$17

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Ecuador?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Ecuador, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 74 pickup locations in Ecuador to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

Price

$19 - $28

Out of all the popular cities in Ecuador, Cuenca is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $19/day. Renting a car in Cuenca is 32% cheaper than renting one in Manta where the per day rate is around $28. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Ecuador to get a rental car in are: Quito ($22/day), Guayaquil ($24/day), and Manta ($28/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Quito should expect to spend around $22/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Ecuador is Quito.

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Ecuador?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ecuador and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

January

$28

February

$29

March

$26

April

$24

May

$25

June

$28

July

$31

August

$30

September

$24

October

$26

November

$26

December

$43

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ecuador is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Ecuador

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Ecuador to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

Small cars

$23 - $38

All Car Types

$46 - $70

To rent a small car in Ecuador, you would pay an average price of $29/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Ecuador (~$23/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$38/day). In fact, April is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Ecuador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ecuador, renting a small car saves you 51% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ecuador small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Ecuador, you would pay an average price of $51/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Ecuador (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$64/day). In fact, May is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Ecuador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ecuador, renting a medium car saves you 12% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ecuador medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Ecuador, you would pay an average price of $75/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Ecuador (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$91/day). In fact, April is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Ecuador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ecuador, renting a large car is 23% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in Ecuador, you would pay an average price of $64/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Ecuador (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$79/day). In fact, May is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Ecuador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ecuador, renting a SUV is 8% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ecuador SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in Ecuador, you would pay an average price of $122/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in Ecuador (~$102/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$148/day). In fact, January is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for Ecuador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ecuador, renting a van is 53% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ecuador van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in Ecuador, you would pay an average price of $84/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Ecuador (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$148/day). In fact, October is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for Ecuador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ecuador, renting a pickup truck is 30% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ecuador pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Ecuador, you would pay an average price of $124/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Ecuador (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$232/day). In fact, April is about 46% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Ecuador. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Ecuador, renting a luxury car is 53% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Hyundai i10$17/day
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Hyundai Accent$18/day
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Chevrolet Spark$19/day
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Top rental agencies in Ecuador

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Ecuador known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Ecuador. Reviews were last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Ecuador, including locations near Guayaquil, Quito and Cuenca. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Ecuador, including locations around Guayaquil, Quito and Cuenca.

Avis

13 locations

Sunnycars

11 locations

FlexWays

10 locations

Europcar

9 locations

Localiza

9 locations

Goldcar Rental SP

8 locations

keddy by Europcar

8 locations

Budget

6 locations

Best Ecuador car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Ecuador. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Ecuador with an average daily rate of $41. Data was last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.
Browse some of the deals we've come across on car rentals in the Ecuador region, including options close to Guayaquil, Quito and Cuenca. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Hyundai i10$17/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai Accent$18/day
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Hyundai Accent
Chevrolet Spark$19/day
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Chevrolet Spark

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Ecuador, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Ecuador?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Avis (6.0 rating), Goldcar Rental SP (6.0 rating) and Alamo (5.5 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Ecuador.

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in Ecuador?

    The most popular rental car company in Ecuador is Europcar. With prices on MINI starting at $15/day about 447% more people book with Europcar than other companies in the country.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in Ecuador?

    At $27/day, the cheapest car rental price in Ecuador was found in Guayaquil. On average, Cuenca has the cheapest daily rental car price ($39/day), which is 22% below average price for cities in Ecuador.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in Ecuador?

    Cars in Ecuador are to be driven on the right side of the road.

Small car rentals in Ecuador

Find small car rental deals in Ecuador from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Ecuador cost an average of $20 per day. Price data was last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.
Hyundai i10$17/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$19/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$19/day
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Hyundai i10

Car rentals by fuel type in Ecuador

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ecuador. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Ecuador. Deals were last updated on diciembre 18, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ecuador. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($40+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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