What is the most popular car hire provider in United States?

With an average price of R672/day, Thrifty is the most popular car hire provider in United States, booking 216% more hire cars than any other provider.

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United States?

At R563/day, it is 26% cheaper on average to rent a car in Los Angeles than any other city in United States. The cheapest price found in United States was for R513/day in Los Angeles.

What side of the road do you drive on in United States?

Cars travel on the right side of the road in United States.

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Q: What are the car hire prices for popular cities in United States?

Out of all the popular cities in United States, Atlanta is the cheapest city to hire a car in at just R560/day. Hiring a car in Atlanta is 37% cheaper than hiring one in Charlotte where the per day rate is around R890. Other fairly inexpensive cities in United States to get a car hire in are: Orlando (R576/day), Los Angeles (R665/day), and St. Louis (R778/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travellers looking to hire a car in Los Angeles should expect to spend around R665/day on their transportation. The most popular city to hire a car in United States is Los Angeles.

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United States car hires in 2025

Most popular company	Thrifty
Most common car type	Standard
Average price per day	R804
Cheapest price per day	R393

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At R393/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United States in the past week. Out of 364 car hire agencies operating in United States, there are, in total, 17 557 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:

Economy

R397+

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Compact

R393+

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Intermediate

R393+

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Standard

R578+

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Full-size

R463+

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SUV

R939+

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People carrier

R871+

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Full-size SUV

R920+

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Audi A3R393/day

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Suzuki SwiftR397/day

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Suzuki Swift DzireR540/day

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How far in advance should I hire a car in United States?

For the best savings on car hire in United States, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just R854/day – about 1 390% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in United States?

In United States, the most affordable car hire company right now is Thrifty, offering prices from just R518,57/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at R539,35/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in United States?

At United States, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R819. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 215 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In United States, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just R819. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 215 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

R819

February

R852

March

R930

April

R940

May

R1 005

June

R1 119

July

R1 215

August

R1 110

September

R919

October

R997

November

R959

December

R1 031

What car do most people hire in United States?

The most popular types of cars to hire in United States are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in United States?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 862 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in United States at 2 442.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in United States?

Among the most popular cities in United States, Atlanta offers the lowest average car hire price at just R560/day. Other affordable options include Orlando (R576/day), Los Angeles (R665/day), and St. Louis (R778/day).

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Top rental agencies in United States

Alamo

8,7

Very Good

3600 reviews•274 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Sept 2025

The options of vehicles could have been better,yet overall,it was a good rental experience.

6,0

Okay|Sept 2025

I liked that the rental place was in the airport. Andre was too nosey about why I was there and pushed rental insurance with them when I already had it through you. He also tried to get me to buy an entire tank of gas when I only needed a quarter tank. I felt like he tried to swindle me more than help me or guide me clearly. He gave no advice on where to refill the tank. The guy in the garage when I returned was very helpful and supportive when I thought I was going to miss my flight due to traffic.

2,0

Poor|Sept 2025

They canceled on me the day of my pickup. They had no cars.

2,0

Poor|Jun 2025

I was NOT satisfied at all!!! I reserved the vehicle, got in line for pick-up and I was told that there wasn’t any more vehicles.!!!! That is NOT acceptable. I had to wait in line for a shuttle to take me to my hotel!! UNACCEPTABLE!!!!! I will make sure to NEVER use Alamo again. I will definitely tell my friends and family to go to another reputable car rental that will honor their reservations. Regards,

10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2025

Real smooth check in and checkout experience. Clean vehicle

10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2025

Great easy to pick up easy to dropped off. No trouble at all.

1 out of 1200

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,4

Good

7916 reviews•4862 locations

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8,0

Very Good|Oct 2025

My overall experience was very good, however, the pricing for my rental pick up from the airport was ridiculously overpriced! Therefore, I don't think I will choose Enterprise again for those types of trips! Ty

10,0

Wonderful|Oct 2025

There was only one person working the desk at peak hours so pickup took a long time.

10,0

Wonderful|Sept 2025

Freindly staff, nice fre upgrade

8,0

Very Good|Aug 2025

Making a grater effort to have a variety of vehicles on hand would have made things excellent.

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2025

Awesome customer service

10,0

Wonderful|Jun 2025

I loved the fact that I requested an economy car and they gave me a sporty BMW for the same price. 4 cylinder, powerful. Perfect car.

1 out of 2639

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Sixt

7,3

Good

3413 reviews•160 locations

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10,0

Wonderful|Oct 2025

the girls were super nice and very experienced at the process of upgrading the car..

8,0

Very Good|Aug 2025

It was good, the tire pressure light was on when we picked up the car and that made us nervous the tire would go flat. And then on the hottest day the computers dashboard wouldn’t work and we couldn’t turn the radio or AC on when driving around.

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2025

The staff at the Portland SIXT rental counter have been the same for years. The same ladies. This consistency screams quality. If employees want to stay with a company long term it makes me as the customer want to stay loyal. I enjoy every aspect of my experience with SIXT Portland.

10,0

Wonderful|Jun 2025

Very nice employees

4,0

Mediocre|Apr 2025

The agent was friendly when we picked up the car. However, the fees that I paid online were far less than the total I was quoted. For the Moore, the car I actually selected was not available, and I was not given an upgrade fee of charge, even though I had already paid for my reservation online with a credit card. The upsell tactics by the agent were fairly aggressive, and the full insurance was pretty outrageously priced. The car itself had extensive water spots on the exterior and was not very clean.

10,0

Wonderful|Apr 2025

When I booked the rental it stated that a Chevrolet Trailblazer was being g reserved for me. Whe I arrived to pick up the rental it was a different smaller vehicle. Not large enough for 4 adults with luggage for a cruise. Attendant let me choose a more appropriate sized vehicle. That worked out great. That was the only issue I had. Everything else worked out great.

1 out of 1138

Avis

6,4

Okay

7234 reviews•1532 locations

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8,0

Very Good|Sept 2025

Long wait to check in

10,0

Wonderful|Sept 2025

Made our travel experience great!

6,0

Okay|Aug 2025

Difficult to get reimbursed for a flat tire. Long waiting time for final reimbursement.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2025

I was still charged for my insurance even though I canceled my trip.

2,0

Poor|Jun 2025

Really bad experience. Van was dirty. Inside and outside. I had to pay for wash to get it done. It was really nasty from inside with soda spill marks, Mud on the seats and the floor.

4,0

Mediocre|Jun 2025

Car received was dirty inside and out and smelled like marijuana smoke. Had to clean bugs off the windshield at gas station to see. No other options for the vehicle size I needed to had to take it.

1 out of 2412

Avis Locations in United States

Budget

6,0

Okay

12830 reviews•1499 locations

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2,0

Poor|Oct 2025

i got there an hr early they did not have the car i reserved. they wanted to charge me 80 dollars for for estimated milage . I made sure i had unlimited milage through Kayak.. they wanted to charge me an extra 36 dollars for insurance . i had purchased insurance through a 3rd party using your website. they also wanted to charge me 52 dollars cause i was an hour early. so with what I paid Kayak it was going to cost me around 300 dollars to rent a car that wasn't even in the class of vehicle I reserved. so i decided not to get this rental. so when i got to my destination i went to cancel my reservation. I could no longer cancel this reservation . now im charged with a service of Kayak that i did not use with no ability to cancel so very much will not be going through Kayak for future trips very unsatisfied former customer Danny Elliott

10,0

Wonderful|Oct 2025

Everything was perfect! Got an upgrade 3 classes higher!

4,0

Mediocre|Aug 2025

Customer service & consistency of service, knowledge of company policies & procedures very poor & confusing.

2,0

Poor|Aug 2025

Went to pick up my already arranged vehicle and was told I needed a major credit card or a credit check. I didnt pass the 750 credit check so I couldn't rent the car I reserved. I was never told that when booking at all. The counter person was rude telling me to work on my credit for next time. There will never be a next time ever.

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2025

Staff who helped me was excellent.

10,0

Wonderful|Jul 2025

Loved the car. The team was great and I’d definitely rent there again!

1 out of 4277

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Hertz

5,6

Fair

15607 reviews•2442 locations

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2,0

Poor|Oct 2025

The rental agreement when I picked up the vehicle stated clearly that pick up was at Portland Int'l Airport and drop off was at Eugene Airport. Total estimated cost $54.28. Receipt emailed to me after drop-off added $29.00 for "Intercity Fee." It was clearly an intercity situation from the start and adding $30 after the fact seems like bullshit to me. Hertz unresponsive so far. Will dispute with my credit card company.

2,0

Poor|Oct 2025

Didn’t have sufficient cars to honor reservation. I didn’t get a car of any type or class. Seems like false advertising on the part of both Kayak and Hertz.

10,0

Wonderful|Oct 2025

Everything was great. The only thing that was overlooked was rinsing off the outside of the car .

6,0

Okay|Aug 2025

I liked that the vehicle was clean, it was a comfortable ride and availability of using it. I didn't like that the ppl at the rental place called dollar were rude and really took long to get the car o had to wait almost 1 hour for the car due to stock. Also I had to hold extra money on my credit card.just for it ti be released 4 days later. Im.just glad I didn't run into any problems before the hold was released.

2,0

Poor|Jul 2025

THEY CHARGED MY ACCOUNT AND I NEVER RECEIVED A CAR. THE NASTY LADY AT THE COUNTER IN FLORIDA SAID THEY WERE ALL OUT IF CARS AND I DID NOT HAVE A RESERVE ON ONE. PLEASE CALL ME AT (412)915-2645. I DEFINATELY NEED TO DISCUSS THIS WITH YOU. LUCILLE HERNDON 314 WAADDELL AVENUE CLAIRTON, PA 15025

2,0

Poor|Jul 2025

Carol was not ready we had a reservationwe had to wait at airport almost an hr.car was not clean,car had change oil light on and I was told that's ok

1 out of 5203

Dollar

5,6

Fair

6527 reviews•935 locations

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2,0

Poor|Oct 2025

I was traveling with my son in a wheelchair, I’m older.. the walk from the rental office to the car I was picking up, in the rain, was awful. It was way too far to be wheeling a wheelchair, two large suitcases, carry on bags, and a walker.. I was never offered help, nor did any of the guys sitting in their chairs waiting for drop off, offer to help. Nor did they as I was struggling to get everything in the car we picked up.. And yo make matters worse, the electric windows stopped working, yes, I checked the window lock, and I had to drop the car off, walk all the way back to the office, walk all the way, even further, for a replacement car.. only to have the man in the lot accuse me, not once, but twice, for not giving him the keys to the first rental,at the third accusation, said “got them”.. No apology, nothing. I will never rent from any of the three places they represent.. Hertz, Thrifty, and Dollar.. Disgusting..

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2025

We have historically had a good experience with dollar rental. Staff are well trained professional and yet friendly. Vehicles are clean, well maintained. Pick up and drop off are easy and efficient.

2,0

Poor|Aug 2025

Will never rent from there again.

2,0

Poor|Aug 2025

Most unfriendly staff ever

2,0

Poor|Aug 2025

I had multiple charges that were more than I signed up for. Have made 4 calls to dollar and still have been charged too much. quote was in CAD and they have charged the CAD price in USD. Spent more time on the phone with them than driving the car. Still have to call again to get this fixed. Dealing with 3 companies, not customer service at expedia/kayak, passing the buck. Search for drop off location in Utica said none available even though there was one 5 minutes away in Yorkville which was not suggested. Had to drive 2 hours for no reason to Syracuse and no option to switch once this was discovered. Very disappointed with this experience, feel frustrated, ripped off and still need to waste more time to sort this out.

10,0

Wonderful|Jun 2025

Check-in with customer service in PNS was great. They were dealing with a lot but still were polite.

1 out of 2176

Payless

5,5

Fair

2295 reviews•143 locations

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Recent reviews

2,0

Poor|Sept 2025

My experience was very bad!! I booked online and they chargede for the whole amount. Then when I arrived at the airport to pick my car up, they told me they didn’t take my card! I told her it’s doesn’t say no where on the policy online that it states that they don’t take chime credit cards. The employee and the manager were both rude! Nobody wanted to refund my money. They told me I had to call.

4,0

Mediocre|Sept 2025

Pick up and drop off was quick and easy. But very disappointed in my bill. I prepaid for this rental for 4 days, being sure that I was getting unlimited miles. After drop off I received a bill for additional fees, including fuel at $5 a gallon because the person at the desk at pick up told me not to fill up before drop off. I could’ve filled up for far cheaper and would’ve been happy too if I hadn’t specifically been told to not fill up. I was also charged a fee for it being an airport pick up. Won’t be using Payless again after this, there are much better companies to rent from for similar prices.

2,0

Poor|Sept 2025

There were 60 people in line in front of me, two agents working, and a wait time of nearly three hours to pick up the car. I will never book with them again.

4,0

Mediocre|Aug 2025

Someone vomited in the car prior to picking it up. It reeked of vomit the entire time I had the car. The overwhelming air freshener used when I picked up the car covered the smell for the first few hours but when I got back in the car after a few hours, it was overwhelming.

10,0

Wonderful|Aug 2025

Everything was good. Service very good.

10,0

Wonderful|May 2025

It was understandable and easy alongside efficient to drop off and pick up.

1 out of 765

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What is the most popular car hire provider in United States?
With an average price of R672/day, Thrifty is the most popular car hire provider in United States, booking 216% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United States?
At R563/day, it is 26% cheaper on average to rent a car in Los Angeles than any other city in United States. The cheapest price found in United States was for R513/day in Los Angeles.
What side of the road do you drive on in United States?
Cars travel on the right side of the road in United States.

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