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How far in advance should I hire a car in Baton Rouge?

For the best savings on car hire in Baton Rouge, make your reservation 74 days before pickup. The average price then is just R676/day – about 1 028% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Baton Rouge?

Looking to hire a car in Baton Rouge? Budget had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only R28,53/day. Avis also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at R29,93/day.

What is the best car rental company in Baton Rouge?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Baton Rouge is National (rated 8.4/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.4/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

National
National
8.4
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
Budget
Budget
6.6
GREEN MOTION
GREEN MOTION
6.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Baton Rouge?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Baton Rouge is January, when you can expect to pay R759/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Baton Rouge is July (R1 188/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

R759

February

R940

March

R1 056

April

R1 105

May

R1 072

June

R1 039

July

R1 188

August

R924

September

R907

October

R990

November

R990

December

R891

What car do most people hire in Baton Rouge?

SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Baton Rouge. Full-size cars (Ford Expedition or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Baton Rouge?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Baton Rouge at 4.

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Top rental agencies in Baton Rouge

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Baton Rouge known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Baton Rouge. Reviews were last updated on 4 August 2026.

National

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4
Good
4 reviews•8 locations
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Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,2

Overall

7,4

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,2

Budget

6,6
Okay
24 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,9

Value

6,4

GREEN MOTION

1 location
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Avis

6,1
Okay
8 reviews•4 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,4

Hertz

5,3
Fair
27 reviews•6 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

5,9

Overall

5,3

Pick-up/drop-off

5,2

Value

5,5

Dollar

3 locations
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Thrifty

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Baton Rouge, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 August 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Baton Rouge for a week from Avis?

    Avis is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Baton Rouge. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about R4 744 per week.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Baton Rouge?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Baton Rouge however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

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