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How far in advance should I hire a car in Chennai?

Book your car hire in Chennai 76 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R721/day on average when booked 76 days ahead, which saves you 1 074% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Chennai?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Chennai is Hertz (rated 6.0/10). Europcar (rated 2.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.0
Europcar
Europcar
2.0
SS Travels
SS Travels
2.0
Gozo Cabs
Gozo Cabs
0.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Chennai?

At Chennai, the best time to hire a car is in October, with an average daily rate of just R786. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 441 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Chennai, the best time to hire a car is in October, with an average daily rate of just R786. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 441 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R1 097

February

R1 097

March

R1 097

April

R1 097

May

R1 441

June

R1 097

July

R934

August

R934

September

R803

October

R786

November

R803

December

R868

What car do most people hire in Chennai?

Economy cars (Suzuki Swift Dzire, for example) are the most popular in Chennai. Full-size (Class Full-size Van) and Passenger van (Toyota Innova) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Chennai.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Chennai?

Myles has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Chennai at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Chennai

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Chennai known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Chennai. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2026.

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Europcar

3 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

SS Travels

2 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Gozo Cabs

1 location
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Avis

2 locations
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MyChoize Car Rental

1 location
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Car Club

2 locations
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Myles

4 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Chennai, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2026.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Chennai?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Chennai for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in Chennai

Browse car hires by fuel type in Chennai. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2026.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Chennai. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

R145+

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