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Cheap Car Rentals in Ohio from $129

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 Ohio with a pick-up date of 16/2 and drop-off date of 18/2. 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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Ohio car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Ohio. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 January 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Supplier choice

Average price per day

$110

Cheapest price per day

$129

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Ohio and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 22 January 2025.

January

$77

February

$81

March

$99

April

$106

May

$104

June

$127

July

$139

August

$115

September

$100

October

$99

November

$90

December

$97

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Ohio is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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.

Popular car types in Ohio

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Ohio and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 22 January 2025.

There are 331 hire agencies servicing Ohio. These agencies, altogether, have 17,181 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? medium car is the cheapest car type to hire in Ohio with prices from $129 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in Ohio:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Ohio

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Ohio to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 January 2025.

Small cars

$85 - $161

All Car Types

$82 - $194

To hire a small car in Ohio, you would pay an average price of $73/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Ohio (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$161/day). In fact, August is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Ohio. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Ohio, hiring a small car saves you 27% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Ohio small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Picanto$154/day
2
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A/C
Kia Picanto

Top rental agencies in Ohio

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Ohio known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Ohio. Reviews were last updated on 22 January 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
106 reviews48 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.6

Hertz

6.7
Okay
193 reviews29 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.6

Budget

6.3
Okay
276 reviews21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.3

Alamo

8.5
Very Good
40 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Thrifty

6.8
Okay
48 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.7

Dollar

6.7
Okay
42 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.7

Avis

6.6
Okay
82 reviews20 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.7

Payless

5.9
Fair
37 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.6

Best Ohio car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Ohio. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Ohio with an average daily rate of $167. Data was last updated on 22 January 2025.
Volkswagen Passat$129/day
5
M
A/C
Volkswagen Passat
Toyota RAV4$131/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota RAV4
Mitsubishi Mirage$154/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Ohio, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 January 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Ohio?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Ohio from the following companies over the past two weeks: Thrifty ($129/day), Budget ($135/day), and Alamo ($140/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.2 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Ohio.

  • What are petrol prices like in Ohio?

    The average price of petrol in Ohio is $1.60/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $72 and $104 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Ohio for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Ohio for about $773 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Ohio 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 35% to make it a great deal in Ohio. 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 Ohio?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Ohio check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

Car rentals by fuel type in Ohio

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Ohio. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Ohio. Deals were last updated on 22 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Ohio. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($63+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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