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Cheap Car Hire in North America from R171
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 North America with a pick-up date of 19/9 and drop-off date of 26/9. 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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North America car hires in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in North America. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 August 2025.
Most popular company | Budget |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | R1 386 |
Cheapest price per day | R171 |
Popular car types in North America
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in North America and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 22 August 2025.
Economy
R171+
Compact
R251+
Intermediate
R251+
Standard
R730+
Full-size
R360+
People carrier
R482+
Full-size SUV
R463+
Premium
R554+
Compare car hire deals in North America by type
Here are the best North America small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best North America medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best North America large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Here are the best North America SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
Ford FiestaR171/day
2
M
A/C
Hyundai i10R251/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki BalenoR294/day
2
M
A/C
Best car hire deals found in North America
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in North America. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. Data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
Ford FiestaR171/day
2
M
A/C
Renault DusterR188/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan MicraR251/day
4
M
A/C
Cheapflights insights for North America car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in North America, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in North America?
Book your car hire in North America 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R840/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 423% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in North America?
Hertz is currently the cheapest car hire company in North America with deals as low as R324,06/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as R486,08/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in North America?
Planning to hire a car in North America? January is the cheapest month, costing about R795 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 221. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R795
February
R825
March
R904
April
R918
May
R989
June
R1 094
July
R1 221
August
R1 095
September
R942
October
R994
November
R930
December
R1 012
What car do most people hire in North America?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting North America. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu 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 North America?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 534 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in North America at 2 882.
What are the car hire prices for popular cities in North America?
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across North America, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 August 2025.
If you're looking for the best car hire deals in North America, start with Calgary, where rates average R622/day. You can also find good prices in Los Angeles (R632/day), Washington, D.C. (R673/day), and Toronto (R792/day).
Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in North America, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 August 2025.
What is the cheapest hire car found in North America?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 056/day when booking a car hire in North America. The absolute best deal a user found was for R992/day from Sixt, booked on Aug. 17.
How much does it cost to hire a car in North America for a week from Thrifty?
From Thrifty you can hire a car in North America from about R8 459 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in North America?
The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from North America it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in North America for a month?
Generally, a month-long car rental in North America can be found for about R36 253, with the average price for a rental being around R1 208 a day. Book with Sixt, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 18% less compared to the average price of car rentals in North America.
Car hires by fuel type in North America
Browse car hires by fuel type in North America. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in North America. Deals were last updated on 22 August 2025.
Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in North America. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R27+).
Electric
R29+
Hybrid
R33+
Petrol/Diesel
R27+