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Car hire in Ecuador

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Ecuador car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Ecuador car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyKeddy By Europcar
Most popular carSmall
Pick-up points5, Quito is most popular
Cheapest price found$416 per day, Cuenca
Cheapest monthMarch
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ecuador could cost, we've pulled prices from Cuenca.

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Ecuador

The cheapest month to rent a car in Ecuador is March, when the average cost per day is $791. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is February, when the average cost per day is $811. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Ecuador is November.
Mar
$791
Apr
$813
May
$814
Jun
$863
Jul
$858
Aug
$846
Sep
$1,181
Oct
$852
Nov
$1,187
Dec
$852
Jan
$970
Feb
$811
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Ecuador could cost, we've pulled prices from Cuenca.

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Car hire in Ecuador: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Ecuador, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Ecuador you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in Ecuador is Avis. You can rent a car with them for $1,997 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Avis, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Ecuador depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Ecuador, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in Ecuador you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Quito and Guayaquil.

In Quito, it costs around $1,749 per day or $4,812 per week.

In Guayaquil, it costs around $1,329 per day or $3,276 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in Ecuador. First, you need to decide where in Ecuador you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Ecuador. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Ecuador you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Quito. On average, it costs $1,749 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is $614 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Ecuador

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Ecuador is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in Ecuador are Keddy By Europcar, Europcar and Goldcar. The cheapest company we've found is Europcar. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are $416 a day and $395 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Ecuador you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Ecuador. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Ecuador is Quito. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Cuenca.

Hire a car long term in Ecuador

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Ecuador with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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