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Cheap Car Rentals in Cleveland from $126

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 Cleveland with a pick-up date of 4/5 and drop-off date of 7/5. 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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Popular car types in Cleveland

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Cleveland and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 29 January 2026.
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There are 13 hire agencies servicing Cleveland. These agencies, altogether, have 28 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? SUV is the cheapest car type to hire in Cleveland with prices from $126 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 7 car types you can hire in Cleveland:

Economy

Economy

$127+

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Compact

Compact

$129+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$130+

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Standard

Standard

$134+

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Full-size

Full-size

$136+

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People mover

People mover

$171+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$169+

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Premium

Premium

$127+

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Compare car rental deals in Cleveland by type

Here are the best Cleveland medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Ford Puma$130/day
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Ford Puma
Found 01/27/26
Kia Optima$134/day
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Kia Optima
Found 01/27/26

Best car rental deals found in Cleveland

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Cleveland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Cleveland with an average daily rate of $142. Data was last updated on 29 January 2026.
Nissan Qashqai$126/day
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Nissan Qashqai
Found 01/27/26
Lexus ES$127/day
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Lexus ES
Found 01/27/26
Toyota Prius c$127/day
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Toyota Prius c
Found 01/27/26

Cheapflights insights for Cleveland car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Cleveland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Cleveland?

To get the best deal on a rental car in Cleveland, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $86, which is about 52% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Cleveland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Cleveland is Budget (rated 6.9/10 with 83 reviews). Hertz (rated 6.8/10 with 59 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Budget
Budget
6.9
Hertz
Hertz
6.8
Alamo
Alamo
9.6
National
National
9.3

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Cleveland?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Cleveland is January, when you can expect to pay $81/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Cleveland is July ($118/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$81

February

$81

March

$88

April

$86

May

$99

June

$109

July

$118

August

$108

September

$91

October

$96

November

$85

December

$85

Which car hire company has the most locations in Cleveland?

Hertz has 6 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Cleveland at 4.

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Top rental agencies in Cleveland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Cleveland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Cleveland. Reviews were last updated on 29 January 2026.

Budget

6.9
Okay
83 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.0

Hertz

6.8
Okay
59 reviews•6 locations
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Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

Alamo

9.6
Wonderful
11 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.8

Comfort

9.5

Overall

9.6

Pick-up/drop-off

9.7

Value

8.8

National

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.3

Overall

9.3

Pick-up/drop-off

9.3

Value

9.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.8
Very Good
17 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Avis

6.7
Okay
24 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Dollar

6.3
Okay
23 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.2

Payless

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Cleveland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 January 2026.

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

    From Thrifty you can hire a car in Cleveland from about $667 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Cleveland?

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

  • How much is a car hire in Cleveland for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in Cleveland, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Intermediate SUV hire in Cleveland is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Intermediate SUV for February, it will cost approximately $0 per day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Cleveland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Cleveland. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Cleveland. Deals were last updated on 29 January 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Cleveland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($77+).

Electric

Electric

$89+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$77+

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