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 R874/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 315% off the 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 Budget (rated 7.6/10 with 51 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.4/10 with 8 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 R752/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rhode Island is July (R1 478/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
R767
February
R752
March
R1 163
April
R1 092
May
R1 113
June
R1 296
July
R1 478
August
R1 313
September
R985
October
R1 260
November
R913
December
R949
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. Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Rhode Island?
Both Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Hertz have 11 locations in Rhode Island, more than any other car hire company in the area.
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 8 car hire companies in Rhode Island. Reviews were last updated on 30 August 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 30 August 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.