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Cheap Car Hire in North America from R104

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 30/5 and drop-off date of 6/6. 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 30 April 2025.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R938

Cheapest price per day

R104

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 30 April 2025.

Price

R312 - R1 572

Out of all the popular cities in North America, Orlando is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R312/day. Hiring a car in Orlando is 80% cheaper than hiring one in Miami where the per day rate is around R1 572. Other fairly inexpensive cities in North America to get a car hire in are: Los Angeles (R654/day), Toronto (R655/day), and Houston (R844/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travellers looking to hire a car in New York should expect to spend around R1 064/day on their transportation. The most popular city to hire a car in North America is New York.

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 30 April 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Compare available car types for rental in North America

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in North America to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Small cars

R466 - R1 300

All Car Types

R1 104 - R1 656

To hire a small car in North America, you would pay an average price of R1 011/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in North America (~R466/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 300/day). In fact, January is about 54% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, renting a small car saves you 28% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best North America small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a medium car in North America, you would pay an average price of R1 210/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in North America (~R912/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 504/day). In fact, March is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, renting a medium car saves you 13% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best North America medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a large car in North America, you would pay an average price of R1 850/day. May is the cheapest month to hire a large car in North America (~R1 203/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 591/day). In fact, May is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, renting a large car is 25% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best North America large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a SUV in North America, you would pay an average price of R1 384/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in North America (~R981/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 786/day). In fact, April is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, renting a SUV saves you 1% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best North America SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To hire a van in North America, you would pay an average price of R2 088/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in North America (~R1 275/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R4 789/day). In fact, September is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, renting a van is 34% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a luxury car in North America, you would pay an average price of R820/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a luxury car in North America (~R1 181/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 253/day). In fact, November is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car hire for North America. When comparing with other car types available for hire in North America, renting a luxury car saves you 42% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Suzuki CiazR226/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Ford FiestaR262/day
2
M
A/C
Ford Fiesta
Volkswagen PoloR381/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

Best North America car hire deals found

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 30 April 2025.
Audi A3R104/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3
Suzuki CiazR226/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Volkswagen PoloR262/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo

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 30 April 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in North America?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R1 434/day when booking a car hire in North America. The absolute best deal a user found was for R753/day from Dollar, booked on Apr. 27.

  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in North America?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a car hire in North America from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty (R673/day), Dollar (R710/day), and Budget (R820/day).

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in North America for a week from Dollar?

    From Dollar you can hire a car in North America from about R6 535 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in North America for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 34% on a hire car in North America. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • 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 R28 006, with the average price for a rental being around R934 a day. Book with Dollar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 24% 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 30 April 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 (R31+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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