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Cheap Car Rentals in United States from $6

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 the United States with a pick-up date of 2/1 and drop-off date of 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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United States car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in United States. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on December 23, 2024.

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

$48

Cheapest price per day

$6

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in United States?

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across United States, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 13,084 pickup locations in United States to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on December 23, 2024.

Price

$4 - $30

Out of all the popular cities in United States, Fort Lauderdale is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $4/day. Renting a car in Fort Lauderdale is 87% cheaper than renting one in Phoenix where the per day rate is around $30. Other fairly inexpensive cities in United States to get a rental car in are: Miami ($5/day), Orlando ($8/day), and Tampa ($11/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Orlando should expect to spend around $8/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in United States is Orlando.

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 December 23, 2024.

January

$29

February

$35

March

$39

April

$34

May

$33

June

$34

July

$42

August

$38

September

$31

October

$35

November

$34

December

$47

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in United States is January. 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 United States

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental 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 December 23, 2024.

Small cars

$23 - $44

All Car Types

$33 - $53

To rent a small car in United States, you would pay an average price of $33/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a small car in United States (~$23/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$44/day). In fact, September is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for United States. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United States, renting a small car saves you 24% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in United States, you would pay an average price of $35/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in United States (~$26/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$42/day). In fact, September is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for United States. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United States, renting a medium car saves you 19% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in United States, you would pay an average price of $50/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a large car in United States (~$38/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$69/day). In fact, September is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for United States. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United States, renting a large car is 14% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in United States, you would pay an average price of $40/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in United States (~$29/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$49/day). In fact, September is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for United States. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United States, renting a SUV saves you 5% 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 rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in United States, you would pay an average price of $72/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a van in United States (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$92/day). In fact, January is about 27% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for United States. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United States, renting a van is 42% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a pickup truck in United States, you would pay an average price of $65/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in United States (~$30/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$130/day). In fact, September is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a pickup truck rental for United States. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United States, renting a pickup truck is 35% 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 pickup truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in United States, you would pay an average price of $74/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in United States (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$83/day). In fact, September is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for United States. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United States, renting a luxury car is 43% 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 luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in United States, you would pay an average price of $85/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in United States (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$94/day). In fact, January is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for United States. When comparing with other car types available for rental in United States, renting a convertible is 50% 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 convertible rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai Accent$6/day
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Mini Hatch$6/day
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Toyota Yaris$10/day
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Top rental agencies in United States

Explore the leading car rental agencies in United States known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in United States. Reviews were last updated on December 23, 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in United States, including locations near Orlando, Los Angeles and Miami. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

4749 locations

Hertz

2625 locations

Avis

1546 locations

Budget

1492 locations

Dollar

934 locations

Thrifty

924 locations

Easirent

433 locations

National

381 locations

Best United States car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in United States. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in United States with an average daily rate of $21. Data was last updated on December 23, 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in United States, including locations near Orlando, Los Angeles and Miami. To make sure you find the deal you're looking for, verify the details of the rental, such as car type, price, and pickup address.
Hyundai Accent$6/day
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Mini Hatch$6/day
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Nissan Sylphy$7/day
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in United States, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on December 23, 2024.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in United States?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Silvercar (8.2 rating) and National (8.1 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in United States.

  • What is the most popular car rental provider in United States?

    When renting a car in United States, the most popular provider of rental cars among Cheapflights users is Hertz, and with prices around $52/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Hertz is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as $14/day.

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

    At $38/day, it is 43% cheaper on average to rent a car in Miami than any other city in United States. The cheapest price found in United States was for $18/day in Miami.

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

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

Small car rentals in United States

Find small car rental deals in United States from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in United States cost an average of $12 per day. Price data was last updated on December 23, 2024.
Hyundai i10$11/day
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Hyundai i10$12/day
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Hyundai i10$12/day
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Car rentals by fuel type in United States

Browse car rentals by fuel type in United States. Currently, Gas/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in United States. Deals were last updated on December 23, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in United States. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Gas/Diesel being the cheapest ($15+).

Electric

Electric

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

Hybrid

Hybrid

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