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Cheap Car Hire in Rhode Island

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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 R835/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 224% off the average price.

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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 Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.8/10). Budget (rated 7.7/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Budget
Budget
7.7
Dollar
Dollar
7.6
Hertz
Hertz
7.4

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rhode Island?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Rhode Island is January, when you can expect to pay R704/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rhode Island is July (R1 425/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

R704

February

R708

March

R1 062

April

R984

May

R1 036

June

R1 169

July

R1 425

August

R1 294

September

R895

October

R1 184

November

R845

December

R1 098

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 Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Rhode Island?

Hertz has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Thrifty has the second-highest number of locations in Rhode Island at 3.

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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 7 car hire companies in Rhode Island. Reviews were last updated on 5 January 2026.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

2 locations
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Budget

1 location
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Dollar

2 locations
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Hertz

7 locations
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Avis

1 location
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Thrifty

3 locations
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North Car Rental

1 location
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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 5 January 2026.

  • 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.

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