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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 16 July 2025.

Most popular company

Avis

Most common car type

Luxury

Average price per day

$74

Cheapest price per day

$74

Cheapflights insights for India car rentals

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 79 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $89, which is about 34% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in India?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in India with deals as low as $73.94/day found in the past two weeks. Europcar is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $200.07/day.

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

Planning to hire a car in India? July is the cheapest month, costing about $95 per day. In contrast, May is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $131. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$104

February

$116

March

$118

April

$119

May

$131

June

$115

July

$95

August

$96

September

$95

October

$102

November

$116

December

$113

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.

Top rental agencies in India

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 16 July 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in India, including locations near New Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Hertz

6.0
Okay
1 review8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Europcar

2.0
Poor
1 review49 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

SS Travels

2.0
Poor
1 review21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Avis

2.0
Poor
2 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Instant Cabs

67 locations

keddy by Europcar

35 locations

Car Club

23 locations

Gozo Cabs

18 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in India, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 July 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 $74/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Avis is STANDARD, which starts as low as $74/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 Mumbai where rental cars typically will cost around $74/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in India was found in Mumbai for just $74/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 16 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in India. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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