Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Madison?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.5 rating), National (8.0 rating) and Budget (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Madison.

What are petrol prices like in Madison?

The average price of petrol in Madison is $1.58/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $102 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Madison for the best price?

Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 40% to make it a great deal in Madison. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.

Can I rent a car for a month in Madison?

Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Madison.

What car do most people hire in Madison?

Nissan Rogue, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Madison according to Cheapflights users.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Madison?

January

$77

February

$85

March

$98

April

$105

May

$113

June

$145

July

$145

August

$133

September

$106

October

$117

November

$101

December

$101

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Madison is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top rental agencies in Madison

Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Madison, including Hertz, Alamo and Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Hertz

5.6

Fair

51 reviews•3 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

In person customer service was great. Trying to reach someone beforehand though was difficult and not helpful. Dropoff was a bit confusing, no signs or live people to tell you what to do. You just pull in and walk away, easy but not like any other return I've ever had

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Made reservation at the Madison, WI Odana beach to get there and for them to rudely tell me there was no vehicle so I was stranded. They proceeded to tell me this happens all the time and there was nothing they could do.

4.0

Mediocre|Jul 2023

The exterior of the car was extremely dirty and the service light was on. There was a strong smell in the first couple of days. Possibly cigarette smoke.

6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

Not sure, I dropped the car off yesterday in San Antonio at the NE loop 410 location around 12:30 the hertz associate said she would email me the receipt and I haven’t received anything yet.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Easy in and out

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2023

Friendly, clean, quick, and reasonably priced. Recommend!

1 out of 17

Alamo

9.5

Wonderful

9 reviews•1 location

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

11 reviews•5 locations

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National

1 location

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Budget

7.9

Good

7 reviews•3 locations

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Dollar

1 location

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Avis

6.5

Okay

7 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

The pick-up location call to say they would be closed that day. So I had to go to a different location but they didn’t inform me they didn’t open one hour later then the original location. Had to sit around for an hour and got charged extra for airport avis fees. The car had a used glass pipe in the center console and the car smelled like smoke. So no one checked the car before it was given to me. I was already running late from the delay so didn’t have time to change cars.

1 out of 3

Thrifty

2.0

Poor

1 review•1 location

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Car rental FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Madison?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (9.5 rating), National (8.0 rating) and Budget (8.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Madison.
What are petrol prices like in Madison?
The average price of petrol in Madison is $1.58/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $71 and $102 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Madison for the best price?
Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 40% to make it a great deal in Madison. Try to book at least 7 days prior to when you need the car hire to close on a rate below the average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Madison?
Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Madison.
What car do most people hire in Madison?
Nissan Rogue, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to hire at Madison according to Cheapflights users.

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Top rental agencies in Madison

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