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Cheap Car Hire in United States from R650

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 13/3 and drop-off date of 20/3. 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 2026

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 8 March 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

R1 223

Cheapest price per day

R650

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 8 March 2026.

At R650/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United States in the past week. Out of 372 car hire agencies operating in United States, there are, in total, 17 628 hire locations. View below for 7 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People carrier

People carrier

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

R1 129+

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 PoloR650/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Renault KwidR781/day
2
M
A/C
Renault Kwid
Nissan AlmeraR792/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 R1 351. Data was last updated on 8 March 2026.
Volkswagen PoloR650/day
4
M
A/C
Volkswagen Polo
Ford FocusR656/day
5
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Citroen C3 AircrossR781/day
2
2
5
M
A/C
Citroen C3 Aircross

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 R837/day – about 1 354% 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 Street Rent a Car, offering prices from just R268,93/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Avis, with rates starting at R458,07/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 R781. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 187 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 R781. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging R1 187 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

R781

February

R876

March

R885

April

R890

May

R950

June

R1 099

July

R1 187

August

R1 066

September

R881

October

R934

November

R873

December

R968

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 4 876 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in United States at 2 419.

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 11 846 pickup locations in United States to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 8 March 2026.

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 8 March 2026.

Alamo

8,5
Very Good
3249 reviews274 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,6

Comfort

8,7

Overall

8,5

Pick-up/drop-off

8,6

Value

8,1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,7
Good
7326 reviews4876 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,9

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,7

Pick-up/drop-off

7,6

Value

7,4

Sixt

7,3
Good
3127 reviews166 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

7,3

Pick-up/drop-off

7,4

Value

7,2

Avis

6,6
Okay
7107 reviews1537 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,2

Comfort

7,3

Overall

6,6

Pick-up/drop-off

6,8

Value

6,6

Budget

6,5
Okay
12699 reviews1502 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,1

Comfort

7,2

Overall

6,5

Pick-up/drop-off

6,5

Value

6,5

Hertz

6,0
Okay
14518 reviews2419 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,7

Comfort

6,7

Overall

6,0

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

6,1

Dollar

5,8
Fair
5942 reviews931 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,9

Comfort

6,7

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,0

Payless

5,7
Fair
2211 reviews141 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,6

Comfort

6,6

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

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 8 March 2026.
  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United States?

    With an average price of R1 953/day, Avis is the most popular car hire provider in United States, booking 411% more hire cars than any other provider.

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

    At R957/day, it is 33% cheaper on average to rent a car in New York than any other city in United States. The cheapest price found in United States was for R604/day in New York.

  • 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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