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Cheap Car Hire in Rhode Island

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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 R908/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 340% 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 7.5/10 with 49 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.2/10 with 10 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 R750/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Rhode Island is July (R1 577/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

R770

February

R750

March

R1 183

April

R1 079

May

R1 176

June

R1 312

July

R1 577

August

R1 425

September

R1 039

October

R1 351

November

R911

December

R948

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 Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

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

Hertz has 9 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Rhode Island at 6.

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 15 juillet 2025.

Budget

7,5
Good
49 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,1

Alamo

8,2
Very Good
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

8,2

Overall

8,2

Pick-up/drop-off

8,2

Value

6,9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,5
Good
9 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,0

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,6

Avis

7,5
Good
14 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Overall

7,5

Pick-up/drop-off

7,7

Value

7,1

National

7,3
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,6

Hertz

7,2
Good
25 reviews9 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

7,0

Payless

7,2
Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7,0

Comfort

7,8

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,2

Value

7,0

Thrifty

5,5
Fair
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,0

Comfort

6,0

Overall

5,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

4,5

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 15 juillet 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.

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