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Cheap Car Hire in India from R752

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 12/4 and drop-off date of 18/4. 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 1 April 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 979

Cheapest price per day

R752
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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 1 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 R752 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 3 car types you can hire in India:

Intermediate

Intermediate

R752+

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Standard

Standard

R752+

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Premium

Premium

R5 968+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R1 194+

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Luxury

Luxury

R1 134+

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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 R1 960. Data was last updated on 1 April 2026.
Toyota CorollaR752/day
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Toyota Corolla
Found 03/30/26
Hyundai SonataR752/day
5
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Hyundai Sonata
Found 03/31/26
BMW M3R1 134/day
5
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A/C
BMW M3
Found 03/31/26

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 R919, which is about 1 296% 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 R944. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 485 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 R944. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging R1 485 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 151

February

R1 140

March

R1 119

April

R1 298

May

R1 485

June

R1 277

July

R944

August

R944

September

R1 100

October

R1 038

November

R972

December

R989

What car do most people hire in India?

Intermediate cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting India. Luxury cars (Class Luxury Car 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 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 1 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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Overview

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 1 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 499/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Europcar is COMPACT, which starts as low as R1 072/day.

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

    At R1 072/day, the cheapest car hire price in India was found in Mumbai. On average, Mumbai has the cheapest daily rental car price (R1 979/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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