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India car rentals in 2025
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in India. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 August 2025.
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in India, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in India?
To get the best deal on a rental car in India, book about 84 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $93, which is about 43% cheaper than the typical rate.
Gozo Cabs is currently the cheapest car hire company in India with deals as low as $57.34/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $75.06/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in India?
Planning to hire a car in India? August is the cheapest month, costing about $89 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $133. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.
January
$106
February
$118
March
$121
April
$121
May
$133
June
$118
July
$95
August
$89
September
$99
October
$105
November
$118
December
$115
What car do most people hire in India?
Economy cars (Class Economy SUV, for example) are the most popular in India. Mini (Class Minivan) and Luxury (Class Luxury Car) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting India.
Which car hire company has the most locations in India?
Instant Cabs has 67 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in India at 49.
Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across India, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 235 pickup locations in India to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 28 August 2025.
Explore the leading car hire agencies in India known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in India. Reviews were last updated on 28 August 2025.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in India, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 28 August 2025.
What is the most popular car hire provider in India?
When hiring a car in India, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Avis, and with prices around $83/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is STANDARD, which starts as low as $75/day.
What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in India?
When visiting India, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Kochi where rental cars typically will cost around $75/day (20% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in India was found in New Delhi for just $75/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in India?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in India.
Car rentals by fuel type in India
Browse car rentals by fuel type in India. Deals were last updated on 28 August 2025.
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