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Cheap Car Hire in India from R747

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in India with a pick-up date of 11/4 and drop-off date of 14/4. 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.
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India car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in India. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 6 April 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 965

Cheapest price per day

R747
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Popular car types in India

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in India and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 6 April 2026.
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There are 18 hire agencies servicing India. These agencies, altogether, have 349 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in India with prices from R747 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in India:

Compact

Compact

R1 413+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R747+

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Standard

Standard

R747+

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Full-size

Full-size

R4 550+

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Premium

Premium

R5 926+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 185+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 126+

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Here are the best India small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Honda JazzR1 413/day
4
M
A/C
Honda Jazz
Found 04/04/26

Best car hire deals found in India

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in India. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in India with an average daily rate of R2 271. Data was last updated on 6 April 2026.
Toyota CorollaR747/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Corolla
Found 04/04/26
Hyundai SonataR747/day
5
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A/C
Hyundai Sonata
Found 04/04/26
BMW M3R1 126/day
5
M
A/C
BMW M3
Found 04/04/26

Cheapflights insights for India car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in India, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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

To get the best deal on car hire in India, book about 39 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R895, which is about 1 265% cheaper than the typical rate.

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

At India, the best time to hire a car is in July, with an average daily rate of just R933. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 473 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 India, the best time to hire a car is in July, with an average daily rate of just R933. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 473 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 141

February

R1 132

March

R1 094

April

R1 274

May

R1 473

June

R1 268

July

R933

August

R933

September

R1 092

October

R1 031

November

R965

December

R982

Which car hire company has the most locations in India?

Instant Cabs has 67 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in India at 49.

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Top rental agencies in India

Explore the leading car hire agencies in India known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in India. Reviews were last updated on 6 April 2026.

Hertz

8 locations
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

10,0

Avis

2,0
Poor
2 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Europcar

2,0
Poor
1 review•49 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

2,0
Poor
1 review•21 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

18 locations
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IndeCab

7 locations
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MyChoize Car Rental

16 locations
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1First Car Rental

9 locations
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Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in India, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 April 2026.

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in India?

    When hiring a car in India, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Europcar, and with prices around R1 489/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is COMPACT, which starts as low as R1 065/day.

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

    At R1 065/day, the cheapest car hire price in India was found in Mumbai. On average, Mumbai has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 965/day), which is 0% below average price for cities in India.

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

    Cars in India are to be driven on the left side of the road.

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