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Cheap Car Hire in Madison from R714

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 31/1 and drop-off date of 15/2. 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 16 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 R714 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire in Madison:

Economy

Economy

R714+

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Compact

Compact

R780+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R792+

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Full-size

Full-size

R864+

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SUV

SUV

R922+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 179+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R2 014+

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Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

R950+

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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 R1 167. Data was last updated on 16 December 2025.
Ford KaR714/day
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Ford Ka
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Citroen C3 AircrossR780/day
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Citroen C3 Aircross
Found 12/15/25
Toyota CorollaR792/day
5
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Toyota Corolla
Found 12/15/25

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 R874/day – about 1 339% 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
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
National
National
8.0

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 R740. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 345 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 R740. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 345 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

R740

February

R807

March

R1 059

April

R942

May

R1 059

June

R1 244

July

R1 345

August

R1 244

September

R975

October

R959

November

R942

December

R942

What car do most people hire in Madison?

Intermediate cars (Honda Accord or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Madison. SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica 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 16 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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,1
Very Good
11 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

8,1

Overall

8,1

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

7,6

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

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 16 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. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Madison. Deals were last updated on 16 December 2025.
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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Madison. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (R50+).

Electric

Electric

R55+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

R50+

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