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Cheap Car Hire in St. Louis from R1 016

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in St. Louis with a pick-up date of 29/6 and drop-off date of 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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St. Louis car hires in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in St. Louis. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 May 2026.

Most popular company

ALAMO

Price of petrol per litre

R19,20

Average price per day

R737

Cheapest price per day

R1 016
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Popular car types in St. Louis

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in St. Louis and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 9 May 2026.
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small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in St. Louis this past week from 44 hire locations out of 13 hire agencies. Prices for a St. Louis small car hire start from R1 016/day. Check out available deals for 5 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

R1 032+

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Compact

Compact

R1 016+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

R1 016+

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People carrier

People carrier

R1 309+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R2 032+

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Premium

Premium

R1 434+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

R3 451+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

R2 147+

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Best car hire deals found in St. Louis

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in St. Louis. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in St. Louis with an average daily rate of R1 611. Data was last updated on 9 May 2026.
Ford FocusR1 016/day
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Ford Focus
Found 05/08/26
Volkswagen PoloR1 016/day
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Volkswagen Polo
Found 05/08/26
Hyundai i20R1 032/day
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Hyundai i20
Found 05/08/26

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 R902/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 1 298% off the average price.

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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 116 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.6/10 with 44 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
5.7
Hertz
Hertz
6.6
Avis
Avis
5.5
National
National
10.0

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 R820 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of R1 329. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

R820

February

R886

March

R1 115

April

R1 083

May

R1 099

June

R1 198

July

R1 329

August

R1 148

September

R984

October

R1 050

November

R1 033

December

R951

What car do most people hire in St. Louis?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting St. Louis. Economy cars (Hyundai Accent or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Acura MDX 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.

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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 9 May 2026.

Budget

5,7
Fair
116 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

6,8

Comfort

6,8

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,5

Value

6,0

Hertz

6,6
Okay
44 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,7

Avis

5,5
Fair
57 reviews•7 locations
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Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,5

Pick-up/drop-off

5,4

Value

5,8

National

10,0
Wonderful
2 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

10,0

Comfort

10,0

Overall

10,0

Pick-up/drop-off

10,0

Value

9,3

Alamo

9,3
Wonderful
12 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9,6

Comfort

9,2

Overall

9,3

Pick-up/drop-off

9,2

Value

9,3

Dollar

7,2
Good
27 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

7,4

Comfort

7,2

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

6,8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,0
Good
25 reviews•12 locations
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Cleanliness

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Overall

7,0

Pick-up/drop-off

7,3

Value

6,8

Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5,2

Comfort

5,3

Overall

4,5

Pick-up/drop-off

4,5

Value

5,1

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 9 May 2026.

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in St. Louis?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under R737/day when booking a car hire in St. Louis. The absolute best deal a user found was for R673/day from Alamo, booked on May 6.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in St. Louis for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the most popular car hire companies in St. Louis, offering car hire for around R5 159 per week on average.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in St. Louis for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Alamo can potentially be 9% below the average car hire price in St. Louis. Check prices and availability for Alamo and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in St. Louis is on average R22 111 a month or R737 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your St. Louis car hire.

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