Cheap Car Hire in United States from R143
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 16/6 and drop-off date of 23/6. 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 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 9 June 2025.
Most popular company | Avis |
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Most common car type | Full-size |
Average price per day | R917 |
Cheapest price per day | R143 |
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 11,996 pickup locations in United States to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 June 2025.
Price | R651 - R828 |
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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 9 June 2025.
January
R905
February
R887
March
R887
April
R1 154
May
R1 278
June
R1 385
July
R1 615
August
R1 509
September
R1 029
October
R1 154
November
R1 225
December
R1 314
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 9 June 2025.
At R143/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in United States in the past week. Out of 352 car hire agencies operating in United States, there are, in total, 17 489 hire locations. View below for 6 offered car types:
Economy
R183+
Compact
R143+
Intermediate
R143+
Standard
R143+
Full-size
R284+
People carrier
R601+
Full-size SUV
R460+
Premium
R594+
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 9 June 2025.
Small cars | R447 - R1 245 | |
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All Car Types | R1 044 - R1 583 |
To hire a small car in United States, you would pay an average price of R967/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in United States (~R447/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R1 245/day). In fact, January is about 54% 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, renting a small car saves you 28% 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 R1 121/day. April is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in United States (~R847/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~R1 439/day). In fact, April is about 25% 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, renting a medium car saves you 16% 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 R1 755/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a large car in United States (~R1 165/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~R2 358/day). In fact, February is about 34% 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, renting a large car is 25% 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 R1 323/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in United States (~R946/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~R1 711/day). In fact, March is about 29% 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, renting a SUV saves you 1% 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 R2 000/day. September is the cheapest month to hire a van in United States (~R1 221/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~R4 587/day). In fact, September is about 39% 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, renting a van is 34% 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.
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 9 June 2025.
Have a look at the top car hiring agencies available in United States, including those that serve New York, Los Angeles and Miami. See what past customers have to say, compare prices, and review other key details before deciding.
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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 R607. Data was last updated on 9 June 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on car hires within the United States region, including options close to New York, Los Angeles and Miami. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
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 9 June 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in United States?
With an average price of R796/day, Dollar is the most popular car hire provider in United States, booking 223% more hire cars than any other provider.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United States?
At R777/day, it is 11% cheaper on average to rent a car in Los Angeles than any other city in United States. The cheapest price found in United States was for R536/day in Los Angeles.
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 9 June 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 (R27+).
Electric
R41+
Hybrid
R72+
Petrol/Diesel
R27+