North America

Cheap Car Hire in North America from R161

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 North America with a pick-up date of 31/5 and drop-off date of 2/6. 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.
New York, NY, United States
May 9 — May 16
Driver's age: 26-65
New York, NY, United States
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North America car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in North America. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

R1 089

Cheapest price per day

R161

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

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across North America, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Price

R325 - R1 424

Out of all the popular cities in North America, Orlando is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R325/day. Hiring a car in Orlando is 77% cheaper than hiring one in Atlanta where the per day rate is around R1 424. Other fairly inexpensive cities in North America to get a car hire in are: Seattle (R777/day), Vancouver (R788/day), and Miami (R835/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 R953/day on their transportation. The most popular city to hire a car in North America is New York.

Compare available car types for rental in North America

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in North America to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 2 May 2024.

Small cars

R979 - R2 912

All Car Types

R1 148 - R2 361

To hire a small car in North America, you would pay an average price of R1 405/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a small car in North America (~R979/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 912/day). In fact, May is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, 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 North America small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in North America, you would pay an average price of R1 571/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in North America (~R980/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 289/day). In fact, November is about 38% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, renting a medium car saves you 14% 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 North America, you would pay an average price of R2 167/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in North America (~R1 316/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 931/day). In fact, February is about 40% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, renting a large car is 17% 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 North America large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in North America, you would pay an average price of R1 695/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in North America (~R980/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~R2 998/day). In fact, November is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, renting a SUV saves you 7% 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 North America SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in North America, you would pay an average price of R1 730/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a van in North America (~R1 378/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~R5 204/day). In fact, February is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, renting a van 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.

To hire a luxury car in North America, you would pay an average price of R1 209/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in North America (~R1 347/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~R4 624/day). In fact, February is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, renting a luxury car saves you 34% 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.

Toyota Corolla QuestR161/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen Polo VivoR275/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR430/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz

Best North America car hire deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in North America. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. Data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
Toyota Corolla QuestR161/day
4
M
A/C
Toyota Corolla Quest
Volkswagen Polo VivoR275/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
BMW 3 SeriesR282/day
5
M
A/C
BMW 3 Series

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in North America, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 May 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in North America?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 253/day when booking a car hire in North America. The absolute best deal a user found was for R947/day from Avis, booked on Apr. 28.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in North America?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in North America from the following companies over the past two weeks: Ace (R545/day), Hertz (R708/day), and Dollar (R834/day).

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

    From Dollar you can hire a car in North America from about R6 965 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in North America for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 36% on a hire car in North America. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • 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 R29 848, with the average price for a rental being around R995 a day. Book with Avis, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 36% less compared to the average price of car rentals in North America.

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Small car hires in North America

Find small car hire deals in North America from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in North America cost an average of R611 per day. Price data was last updated on 2 May 2024.
Suzuki CelerioR609/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki CelerioR612/day
2
M
A/C
Suzuki Celerio
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