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Cheap Car Hire in Madison from R640

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 Madison with a pick-up date of 12/12 and drop-off date of 12/1. 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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Popular car types in Madison

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Madison and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 5 December 2025.
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There are 10 hire agencies servicing Madison. These agencies, altogether, have 20 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in Madison with prices from R640 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 6 car types you can hire in Madison:

Economy

Economy

R640+

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Compact

Compact

R710+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R776+

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Full-size

Full-size

R802+

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SUV

SUV

R747+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 364+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 644+

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Premium

Premium

R936+

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Best car hire deals found in Madison

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in Madison. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Madison with an average daily rate of R892. Data was last updated on 5 December 2025.
Ford KaR640/day
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A/C
Ford Ka
Found 12/03/25
Citroen C3 AircrossR710/day
4
2
5
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A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 12/03/25
Ford EcoSportR747/day
2
M
A/C
Ford EcoSport
Found 12/03/25

Cheapflights insights for Madison car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Madison, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R884/day – about 1 359% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in Madison?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Madison is Hertz (rated 5.6/10 with 50 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.8/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
5.6
Alamo
Alamo
9.8
National
National
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9

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

At Madison, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R748. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 361 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 Madison, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R748. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 361 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

R748

February

R816

March

R1 072

April

R953

May

R1 072

June

R1 259

July

R1 361

August

R1 259

September

R987

October

R970

November

R919

December

R953

What car do most people hire in Madison?

Intermediate cars (Honda Accord or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Madison. Full-size cars (Class Full-size Car or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Madison?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in Madison at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Madison

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Madison known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Madison. Reviews were last updated on 5 December 2025.

Hertz

5,6
Fair
50 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,1

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,6

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

5,7

Alamo

9,8
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,6

Overall

9,8

Pick-up/drop-off

9,8

Value

9,5

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Pick-up/drop-off

8,0

Value

6,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,9
Good
11 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,9

Pick-up/drop-off

8,1

Value

7,5

Budget

7,6
Good
6 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,4

Dollar

1 location
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Avis

6,4
Okay
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

7,5

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,4

Thrifty

2,0
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Madison, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 5 December 2025.

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

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

Car hires by fuel type in Madison

Browse car hires by fuel type in Madison. Deals were last updated on 5 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Madison. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

R43+

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