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 R933/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 405% 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 7.4/10 with 35 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 R807 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 435. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
R807
February
R825
March
R1 040
April
R1 076
May
R1 184
June
R1 309
July
R1 435
August
R1 256
September
R1 112
October
R1 112
November
R1 094
December
R1 076
What car do most people hire in St. Louis?
SUV cars (BMW X5 or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting St. Louis. Intermediate cars (Acura TLX or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (BMW X5 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 July 2025.
Choose from the top car hire agencies available in St. Louis, including Budget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Dollar. Skim reviews, hire company locations, prices, and more before making your decision.
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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 July 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.