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Cheap Car Hire in Maryland

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Maryland car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Maryland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 1 July 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

Cheapflights insights for Maryland car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Maryland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R816/day – about 1 388% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Maryland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Maryland is Hertz (rated 6.1/10 with 104 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.1/10 with 37 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Maryland is February, when you can expect to pay R674/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Maryland is June (R1 189/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

R781

February

R674

March

R834

April

R958

May

R1 154

June

R1 189

July

R1 189

August

R1 029

September

R941

October

R994

November

R976

December

R958

What car do most people hire in Maryland?

SUV cars (BMW X3, for example) are the most popular in Maryland. Standard (Chevrolet Equinox) and Premium (BMW X3) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Maryland.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Maryland?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 32 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Maryland at 12.

Top rental agencies in Maryland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Maryland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Maryland. Reviews were last updated on 1 July 2025.

Hertz

6,1
Okay
104 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,6

Overall

6,1

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,1
Good
37 reviews32 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,1

Pick-up/drop-off

7,5

Value

7,0

Budget

6,6
Okay
31 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,0

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,5

Avis

6,5
Okay
27 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,9

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,7

Value

6,8

NextCar

5,8
Fair
20 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,7

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,7

Value

5,5

Rent-A-Wreck

2,0
Poor
1 review2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2,0

Comfort

2,0

Overall

2,0

Pick-up/drop-off

2,0

Value

2,0

Dollar

4 locations

Thrifty

4 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Maryland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 1 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Maryland for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the top picks in Maryland. They can have you in a hire car for about R11 931 per week on average.

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

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Maryland it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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