Cheapflights insights for Ithaca car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Ithaca, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Ithaca?
To get the best deal on car hire in Ithaca, book about 48 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R868, which is about 977% cheaper than the typical rate.
What is the best car rental company in Ithaca?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Ithaca is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.5/10 with 6 reviews). Budget (rated 8.4/10 with 3 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Ithaca?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Ithaca is February, when you can expect to pay R1 129/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Ithaca is August (R1 858/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
R1 146
February
R1 129
March
R1 250
April
R1 181
May
R1 493
June
R1 476
July
R1 806
August
R1 858
September
R1 181
October
R1 337
November
R1 285
December
R1 650
What car do most people hire in Ithaca?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Ithaca are the following: Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Passenger van cars (Honda Odyssey or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Ithaca?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Ithaca at 2.
Top rental agencies in Ithaca
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ithaca known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Ithaca. Reviews were last updated on 18 September 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ithaca, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Ithaca?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Ithaca however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.