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Maryland car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Maryland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 July 2025.

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

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

Book your rental car in Maryland 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $77/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 40% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Maryland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Maryland is Hertz (rated 6.1/10 with 105 reviews). Budget (rated 5.6/10 with 154 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Maryland is February, when you can expect to pay $64/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Maryland is July ($114/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

$74

February

$64

March

$79

April

$91

May

$109

June

$113

July

$114

August

$98

September

$89

October

$94

November

$93

December

$91

Which car hire company has the most locations in Maryland?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 40 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Maryland at 16.

Top rental agencies in Maryland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Maryland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Maryland. Reviews were last updated on 17 July 2025.

Hertz

6.1
Okay
105 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.1

Budget

5.6
Fair
154 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

5.8

Alamo

8.8
Very Good
42 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.1

Overall

8.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.6

Value

8.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
66 reviews40 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.2

NextCar

7.4
Good
81 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.3

Avis

6.3
Okay
72 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.3

Dollar

4.8
Mediocre
68 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.7

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.2

Value

5.0

Thrifty

3.9
Poor
41 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

3.9

Pick-up/drop-off

3.8

Value

4.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Maryland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Maryland for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in Maryland. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $705 per week.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Maryland however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Car rentals by fuel type in Maryland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Maryland. Deals were last updated on 17 July 2025.

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Hybrid

Hybrid

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