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Ohio car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Ohio. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 January 2025.

Most common car type

Standard

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Ohio?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ohio and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 14 January 2025.

January

R955

February

R1 031

March

R1 146

April

R1 203

May

R1 241

June

R1 356

July

R1 470

August

R1 279

September

R1 241

October

R1 203

November

R1 165

December

R1 184

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ohio is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Ohio

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Ohio and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 January 2025.
Economy

Economy

R1 456+

Compact

Compact

R1 246+

Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 253+

Standard

Standard

R1 512+

People carrier

People carrier

R1 604+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 918+

Premium

Premium

R1 415+

Luxury

Luxury

R1 415+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

R1 314+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

R1 512+

Top rental agencies in Ohio

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ohio known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ohio. Reviews were last updated on 14 January 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Ohio region, including those located within the Columbus, Cincinnati and New Richmond area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Hertz

6,4
Okay
85 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,8

Overall

6,4

Pick-up/drop-off

6,2

Value

6,3

Budget

4,9
Mediocre
51 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5,4

Comfort

5,6

Overall

4,9

Pick-up/drop-off

5,1

Value

5,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,3
Good
29 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

7,2

Thrifty

6,9
Okay
11 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Overall

6,9

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,2

Avis

5,8
Fair
12 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

5,8

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,2

Dollar

2 locations

Easirent

2 locations

NextCar

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ohio, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Ohio?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10,0 rating), Silvercar (9,2 rating) and Alamo (8,4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ohio.

  • What are petrol prices like in Ohio?

    The average price of petrol in Ohio is R17,20/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between R774 and R1 118 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

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

    Booking early can save you upwards of 29% on your car hire. Booking your vehicle at least 7 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Ohio.

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

    Yes, you can hire a car for a month in Ohio check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car hires by fuel type in Ohio

Browse car hires by fuel type in Ohio. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Ohio. Deals were last updated on 14 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Ohio. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (R62+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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