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Cheap Car Hire in United States from R239

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car hire in the United States with a pick-up date of 20/6 and drop-off date of 22/6. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
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United States car hires in 2024

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 21 maja 2024.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Supplier choice

Average price per day

R1 106

Cheapest price per day

R239

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 11,769 pickup locations in United States to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 21 maja 2024.

Price

R303 - R2 812

Out of all the popular cities in United States, Los Angeles is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R303/day. Hiring a car in Los Angeles is 89% cheaper than hiring one in San Francisco where the per day rate is around R2 812. Other fairly inexpensive cities in United States to get a car hire in are: Orlando (R505/day), New York (R536/day), and Washington, D.C. (R724/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travellers looking to hire a car in New York should expect to spend around R536/day on their transportation. The most popular city to hire a car in United States is New York.

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 21 maja 2024.

January

R817

February

R926

March

R1 017

April

R1 217

May

R1 326

June

R1 381

July

R1 544

August

R1 526

September

R1 108

October

R1 163

November

R1 163

December

R1 199

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 21 maja 2024.

At R239/day, large car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United States in the past week. Out of 308 car hire agencies operating in United States, there are, in total, 15 468 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 003+

Standard

Standard

R1 054+

Full-size

Full-size

R1 110+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 953+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 285+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 767+

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 21 maja 2024.

Small cars

R1 002 - R2 833

All Car Types

R1 117 - R2 297

To hire a small car in United States, you would pay an average price of R1 355/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United States (~R1 002/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 833/day). In fact, September 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 23% 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 531/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United States (~R954/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 227/day). In fact, November is about 38% 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 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.

To hire a large car in United States, you would pay an average price of R2 045/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United States (~R1 280/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 773/day). In fact, February is about 38% 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 15% 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 615/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United States (~R954/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 917/day). In fact, November is about 41% 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 8% 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 R1 907/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in United States (~R1 341/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 831/day). In fact, February is about 30% 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 9% 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 177/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in United States (~R1 310/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 499/day). In fact, February is about 11% 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 saves you 33% 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.

Volkswagen PoloR267/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Toyota Corolla QuestR304/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Toyota Corolla QuestR387/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest

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 21 maja 2024.
Have a look at the top car hiring agencies available in United States, including those that serve New York, Los Angeles and Orlando. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4677 locations

Hertz

2553 locations

Avis

1527 locations

Budget

1482 locations

Easirent

430 locations

Thrifty

394 locations

National

353 locations

Sunnycars

353 locations

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 R802. Data was last updated on 21 maja 2024.
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 Orlando. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
BMW 3 SeriesR239/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
BMW 3 SeriesR252/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series
Volkswagen Polo VivoR267/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo

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 21 maja 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in United States?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (8,6 rating), Alamo (8,5 rating) and Yesaway (8,5 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 181/day, Budget is the most popular car hire provider in United States, booking 146% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R833/day, it is 39% cheaper on average to rent a car in Washington, D.C. than any other city in United States. The cheapest price found in United States was for R623/day in Washington, D.C..

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

    Cars travel on the right side of the road in United States.

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Small car hires in United States

Find small car hire deals in United States from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in United States cost an average of R595 per day. Price data was last updated on 21 maja 2024.
Suzuki CelerioR595/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki CelerioR596/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio

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 21 maja 2024.

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 (R40+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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