Cheap Car Rentals in United States from $21
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 28/3 and drop-off date of 8/4. 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.
United States car rentals 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 22 February 2025.
Most popular company | Thrifty |
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Most common car type | Intermediate |
Average price per day | $94 |
Cheapest price per day | $21 |
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 13,099 pickup locations in United States to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 22 February 2025.
Price | $16 - $77 |
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in United States?
Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in United States 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 February 2025.
January
$50
February
$57
March
$66
April
$57
May
$55
June
$57
July
$72
August
$64
September
$53
October
$60
November
$59
December
$81
Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in United States is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is December. 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 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 22 February 2025.
small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in United States this past week from 17,198 hire locations out of 335 hire agencies. Prices for a United States small car hire start from $21/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:
Economy
$43+
Compact
$55+
Intermediate
$44+
Full-size
$65+
People mover
$114+
Full-size SUV
$93+
Premium SUV
$136+
Standard SUV
$78+
Compare available car types for rental in United States
Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in United States 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 February 2025.
Small cars | $37 - $87 | |
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All Car Types | $76 - $149 |
To hire a small car in United States, you would pay an average price of $65/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United States (~$37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is June (~$87/day). In fact, February is about 44% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, hiring a small car saves you 30% 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 United States small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a medium car in United States, you would pay an average price of $84/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United States (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$170/day). In fact, January is about 33% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, hiring a medium car saves you 9% 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 United States medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a large car in United States, you would pay an average price of $110/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United States (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is December (~$153/day). In fact, August is about 35% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, hiring a large car is 16% more expensive. 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 United States large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a SUV in United States, you would pay an average price of $92/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United States (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$137/day). In fact, November is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, hiring a SUV saves you 0% 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 United States SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
To hire a van in United States, you would pay an average price of $169/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a van in United States (~$81/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$462/day). In fact, October is about 53% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, hiring a van is 45% more expensive. 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.
To hire a convertible in United States, you would pay an average price of $66/day. July is the cheapest month to hire a convertible in United States (~$87/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$174/day). In fact, July is about 31% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible hire for United States. When comparing with other car types available for hire in United States, hiring a convertible saves you 30% 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 United States convertible hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:
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 22 February 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the United States region, including those located within the Los Angeles, Honolulu and New York area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Hertz
Avis
Budget
Dollar
Thrifty
Easirent
National
Best United States car rental deals found
Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in United States. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in United States with an average daily rate of $56. Data was last updated on 22 February 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in United States, including locations near Los Angeles, Honolulu and New York. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in United States, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 22 February 2025.
Which car hire company is considered to be the best in United States?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.1 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in United States.
What is the most popular car hire provider in United States?
When hiring a car in United States, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Thrifty, and with prices around $87/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Thrifty is COMPACT, which starts as low as $46/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United States?
At $38/day, the cheapest car rental price in United States was found in Seattle. On average, Seattle has the cheapest daily rental car price ($45/day), which is 56% below average price for cities in United States.
What side of the road do you drive on in United States?
In United States, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.
Car rentals by fuel type in United States
Browse car rentals by fuel type in United States. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in United States. Deals were last updated on 22 February 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in United States. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($22+).
Electric
$43+
Hybrid
$71+
Petrol/Diesel
$22+