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Cheap Car Rentals in Madison from $88

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 Madison with a pick-up date of 20/9 and drop-off date of 4/10. 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 Madison

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Madison and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 25 July 2026.
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There are currently 21 hire locations operating in Madison spread across 11 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Madison is small car at $88 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

$88+

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Compact

Compact

$101+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$114+

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People mover

People mover

$145+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$193+

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Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

$85+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$122+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$186+

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Best car rental deals found in Madison

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Madison. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Madison with an average daily rate of $127. Data was last updated on 25 July 2026.
Suzuki Baleno$88/day
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Suzuki Baleno
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Kia Seltos$101/day
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Kia Seltos
Found 07/23/26
Toyota Prius$114/day
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Toyota Prius
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Cheapflights insights for Madison car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Madison, make your reservation 40 days before pickup. The average price then is just $92/day – about 38% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in Madison?

Avis is currently the cheapest car hire company in Madison with deals as low as $35.81/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $40.94/day.

What is the best car rental company in Madison?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Madison is Hertz (rated 5.5/10 with 41 reviews). Alamo (rated 9.8/10 with 4 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
5.5
Alamo
Alamo
9.8
National
National
8.0
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.9

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Madison is January, when you can expect to pay $90/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Madison is July ($147/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

$90

February

$97

March

$118

April

$121

May

$133

June

$137

July

$147

August

$130

September

$102

October

$100

November

$97

December

$99

What car do most people hire in Madison?

Intermediate cars (Honda Accord, for example) are the most popular in Madison. SUV (Chevrolet Tahoe) and Standard (Hyundai Santa Fe) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Madison.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Madison?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. VIPCars Recommendation has the second-highest number of locations in Madison at 1.

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Top rental agencies in Madison

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Madison known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Madison. Reviews were last updated on 25 July 2026.

Hertz

5.5
Fair
41 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.7

Alamo

9.8
Wonderful
4 reviews•1 location
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Cleanliness

9.6

Comfort

9.6

Overall

9.8

Pick-up/drop-off

9.8

Value

9.5

National

1 location
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.9
Good
11 reviews•5 locations
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Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.6

Budget

7.8
Good
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.3

Dollar

1 location
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Avis

6.3
Okay
7 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.3

Thrifty

2.0
Poor
1 review•1 location
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Madison, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 25 July 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Madison for a week from Alamo?

    From Alamo you can hire a car in Madison from about $770 per week on average.

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

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

Car rentals by fuel type in Madison

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Madison. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Madison. Deals were last updated on 25 July 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Madison. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($64+).

Electric

Electric

$96+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$64+

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