Cheapflights insights for St. Louis car hires
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in St. Louis, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in St. Louis?
Book your car hire in St. Louis 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around R903/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 366% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in St. Louis?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in St. Louis is Budget (rated 5.7/10 with 114 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.3/10 with 33 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in St. Louis?
Planning to hire a car in St. Louis? January is the cheapest month, costing about R781 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 389. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R781
February
R799
March
R990
April
R1 042
May
R1 146
June
R1 268
July
R1 389
August
R1 216
September
R1 042
October
R1 059
November
R1 059
December
R1 042
What car do most people hire in St. Louis?
Intermediate cars (Acura TLX or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting St. Louis. Luxury cars (BMW X5 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 St. Louis?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in St. Louis at 7.
Top rental agencies in St. Louis
Explore the leading car hire agencies in St. Louis known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in St. Louis. Reviews were last updated on 14 September 2025.
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Car hire FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in St. Louis, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 September 2025.
Can I rent a car for a month in St. Louis?
Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For St. Louis however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.