What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in India?

When visiting India, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Chennai where rental cars typically will cost around $65/day (45% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in India was found in Hyderabad for just $62/day.

What side of the road do you drive on in India?

Cars travel on the left side of the road in India.

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in India?

Out of all the popular cities in India, Chennai is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $56/day. Renting a car in Chennai is 76% cheaper than renting one in Mumbai where the per day rate is around $233. Other fairly inexpensive cities in India to get a rental car in are: Ahmedabad ($74/day), Hyderabad ($77/day), and Bengaluru ($78/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in New Delhi should expect to spend around $90/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in India is New Delhi.

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India car rentals in 2026

Most popular company	Avis
Most common car type	Standard
Average price per day	$117
Cheapest price per day	$53

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

Planning to hire a car in India? November is the cheapest month, costing about $96 per day. In contrast, August is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $108. 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

$107

March

$102

April

$102

May

$99

June

$96

July

$103

August

$108

September

$106

October

$106

November

$96

December

$96

Which car hire company has the most locations in India?

Gozo Cabs has 18 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in India at 15.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in India?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in India, start with Chennai, where rates average $56/day. You can also find good prices in Ahmedabad ($74/day), Hyderabad ($77/day), and Bengaluru ($78/day).

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8 locations

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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in India?
When visiting India, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Chennai where rental cars typically will cost around $65/day (45% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in India was found in Hyderabad for just $62/day.
What side of the road do you drive on in India?
Cars travel on the left side of the road in India.