Popular car types in Connecticut
Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Connecticut and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 July 2025.
Economy
$146+
Intermediate
$147+
Full-size
$125+
Full-size SUV
$304+
Premium
$179+
Compact SUV
$154+
Intermediate SUV
$156+
Standard SUV
$156+
Luxury SUV
$196+
Cheapflights insights for Connecticut car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Connecticut, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Connecticut?
Book your rental car in Connecticut 5 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $91/day on average when booked 5 days ahead, which saves you 40% off the average price.
What is the cheapest car hire company in Connecticut?
Dollar is currently the cheapest car hire company in Connecticut with deals as low as $123.16/day found in the past two weeks. Enterprise Rent-A-Car is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $124.28/day.
What is the best car rental company in Connecticut?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Connecticut is Hertz (rated 6.8/10 with 86 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 53 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Connecticut?
Planning to hire a car in Connecticut? February is the cheapest month, costing about $85 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $135. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$93
February
$85
March
$90
April
$106
May
$112
June
$128
July
$135
August
$125
September
$106
October
$110
November
$101
December
$111
What car do most people hire in Connecticut?
Intermediate cars (Mazda Mazda3, for example) are the most popular in Connecticut. Compact (Ford Focus) and SUV (Toyota RAV4) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Connecticut.
Which car hire company has the most locations in Connecticut?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 23 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Connecticut at 17.
Top rental agencies in Connecticut
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Connecticut known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Connecticut. Reviews were last updated on 16 July 2025.
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Connecticut, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 July 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Connecticut for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car offers hire cars in Connecticut for about $871 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Connecticut?
Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Connecticut check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.
Car rentals by fuel type in Connecticut
Browse car rentals by fuel type in Connecticut. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Connecticut. Deals were last updated on 16 July 2025.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Connecticut. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($89+).
Electric
$89+
Hybrid
$99+