Cheap Car Hire in United States from R264
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in the United States with a pick-up date of 27/1 and drop-off date of 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
United States car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in United States. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Most popular company | Ace |
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Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | R1 268 |
Cheapest price per day | R264 |
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in United States?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across United States, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 13,091 pickup locations in United States to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Price | R309 - R1 988 |
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in United States?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in United States 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 17 January 2025.
January
R902
February
R959
March
R1 053
April
R1 260
May
R1 372
June
R1 504
July
R1 767
August
R1 636
September
R1 090
October
R1 222
November
R1 297
December
R1 391
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in United States is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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.
Popular car types in United States
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in United States and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.
At R264/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United States in the past week. Out of 330 car hire agencies operating in United States, there are, in total, 17 170 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:
Economy
R579+
Compact
R1 205+
Intermediate
R818+
Full-size
R864+
People carrier
R1 225+
Full-size SUV
R1 429+
Convertible
R1 421+
Premium SUV
R1 924+
Compare available car types for rental in United States
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in United States to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Small cars | R839 - R1 442 | |
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All Car Types | R1 224 - R2 037 |
To hire a small car in United States, you would pay an average price of R1 133/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United States (~R839/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R1 442/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, renting a small car saves you 28% 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 United States small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in United States, you would pay an average price of R1 316/day. June is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United States (~R1 004/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R1 893/day). In fact, June is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, renting a medium car saves you 16% 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 United States medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in United States, you would pay an average price of R2 014/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United States (~R1 514/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R2 975/day). In fact, February is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, 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. Here are the best United States large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a SUV in United States, you would pay an average price of R1 400/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United States (~R899/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R1 905/day). In fact, April is about 36% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, renting a SUV saves you 10% 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 United States SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in United States, you would pay an average price of R2 843/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in United States (~R1 293/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R5 000/day). In fact, September is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, renting a van is 46% 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 hire a luxury car in United States, you would pay an average price of R1 746/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in United States (~R1 198/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~R4 772/day). In fact, November is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, renting a luxury car is 11% 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.
Top rental agencies in United States
Explore the leading car hire agencies in United States known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in United States. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Have a look at the top car hiring agencies available in United States, including those that serve New York, Los Angeles and Miami. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Hertz
Avis
Budget
Dollar
Thrifty
Easirent
National
Best United States car hire deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in United States. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in United States with an average daily rate of R697. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the United States region, including options close to New York, Los Angeles and Miami. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in United States, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in United States?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10,0 rating), Silvercar (9,2 rating) and Alamo (8,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in United States.
What is the most popular car hire provider in United States?
With an average price of R1 214/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in United States, booking 276% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United States?
At R402/day, it is 67% cheaper on average to rent a car in Los Angeles than any other city in United States. The cheapest price found in United States was for R323/day in Los Angeles.
What side of the road do you drive on in United States?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in United States.
Car hires by fuel type in United States
Browse car hires by fuel type in United States. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in United States. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in United States. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R53+).
Electric
R54+
Hybrid
R85+
Petrol/Diesel
R53+