United States

Cheap Car Hire in United States from R687

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 the United States with a pick-up date of 3/2 and drop-off date of 19/2. 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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United States car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in United States. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 December 2025.

Most popular company

Budget

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 177

Cheapest price per day

R687

Popular car types in United States

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in United States and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 December 2025.

At R687/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United States in the past week. Out of 366 car hire agencies operating in United States, there are, in total, 17 586 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

R1 599+

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Compare car hire deals in United States by type

Here are the best United States small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United States medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United States large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United States SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United States luxury car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Volkswagen Polo VivoR687/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR724/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Nissan AlmeraR892/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Almera

Best car hire deals found in United States

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hiredeals in United States. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in United States with an average daily rate of R6 410. Data was last updated on 10 December 2025.
Volkswagen Polo VivoR687/day
2
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo Vivo
Suzuki CiazR724/day
4
M
A/C
Suzuki Ciaz
Audi A3R724/day
5
4
M
A/C
Audi A3

Cheapflights insights for the United States car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in the United States, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

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 R839/day – about 1 370% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in United States?

In United States, the most affordable car hire company right now is Sixt, offering prices from just R468,70/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at R494,44/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 R798. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 214 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 R798. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 214 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

R798

February

R833

March

R907

April

R931

May

R986

June

R1 127

July

R1 214

August

R1 095

September

R903

October

R963

November

R905

December

R997

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 Equinox 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 4 867 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in United States at 2 427.

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

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across United States, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 11 835 pickup locations in United States to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 December 2025.

Among the most popular cities in United States, Houston offers the lowest average car hire price at just R637/day. Other affordable options include Washington, D.C. (R682/day), Boston (R992/day), and New York (R1 283/day).

Top rental agencies in United States

Explore the leading car hire agencies in United States known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in United States. Reviews were last updated on 10 December 2025.

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
3469 reviews272 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,5

Value

8,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,6
Good
7659 reviews4867 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,8

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,6

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Sixt

7,3
Good
3327 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,2

Avis

6,7
Okay
7214 reviews1534 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,6

Budget

6,5
Okay
12795 reviews1497 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,6

Value

6,5

Hertz

6,0
Okay
15334 reviews2427 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,1

Value

6,1

Payless

5,8
Fair
2258 reviews140 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,0

Dollar

5,8
Fair
6366 reviews932 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in United States, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 December 2025.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United States?

    With an average price of R999/day, Alamo is the most popular car hire provider in United States, booking 186% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R910/day, it is 30% cheaper on average to rent a car in Houston than any other city in United States. The cheapest price found in United States was for R812/day in Houston.

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

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

Car hires by fuel type in United States

Browse car hires by fuel type in United States. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in United States. Deals were last updated on 10 December 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in United States. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest (R19+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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