North America

Cheap Car Hire in North America from R280

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North America car hires in 2026

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R939

Cheapest price per day

R280

Popular car types in North America

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

R1 849+

Best car hire deals found in North America

Audi A3R280/day
Audi A3
Volkswagen PoloR309/day
Volkswagen Polo
BMW 3 SeriesR318/day
BMW 3 Series

Cheapflights insights for North America car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in North America, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in North America?

Book your car hire in North America 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R855/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 384% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in North America?

SURPRICE CAR RENTAL is currently the cheapest car hire company in North America with deals as low as R9,48/day found in the past two weeks. Autounion Car Rental is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R15,35/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in North America?

Planning to hire a car in North America? January is the cheapest month, costing about R744 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 170. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R744

February

R824

March

R930

April

R921

May

R982

June

R1 120

July

R1 170

August

R1 046

September

R916

October

R961

November

R844

December

R931

What car do most people hire in North America?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting North America. Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in North America?

Cargini has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in North America at 1 844.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in North America?

If you're looking for the best car hire deals in North America, start with Orlando, where rates average R225/day. You can also find good prices in Miami (R237/day), Vancouver (R434/day), and Los Angeles (R436/day).

Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in North America?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 375/day when booking a car hire in North America. The absolute best deal a user found was for R599/day from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, booked on Nov. 7.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in North America for a week from Budget?

    From Budget you can hire a car in North America from about R9 208 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in North America?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from North America it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in North America for a month?

    Generally, a month-long car rental in North America can be found for about R39 464, with the average price for a rental being around R1 315 a day. Book with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 69% less compared to the average price of car rentals in North America.

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