Popular car types in Rhode Island
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Rhode Island and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 11 June 2025.
Economy
R1 151+
Compact
R1 151+
Full-size
R1 172+
People carrier
R1 899+
Convertible
R2 469+
Pick-up truck
R1 140+
Intermediate SUV
R1 089+
Compact SUV
R1 176+
Standard SUV
R1 223+
Cheapflights insights for Rhode Island car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Rhode Island, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Rhode Island?
Book your car hire in Rhode Island 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R887/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 324% off the usual average price.
What is the best car rental company in Rhode Island?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rhode Island is Avis (rated 7.3/10 with 6 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.2/10 with 26 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rhode Island?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Rhode Island is February, when you can expect to pay R753/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rhode Island is July (R1 525/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
R762
February
R753
March
R1 137
April
R1 046
May
R1 081
June
R1 268
July
R1 525
August
R1 423
September
R1 014
October
R1 290
November
R932
December
R973
What car do most people hire in Rhode Island?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Rhode Island. Standard cars (Chevrolet Equinox 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 Rhode Island?
Hertz has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Rhode Island at 3.
Top rental agencies in Rhode Island
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rhode Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Rhode Island. Reviews were last updated on 11 June 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rhode Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 June 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in Rhode Island?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Rhode Island however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.