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How far in advance should I hire a car in New Haven?

For the best savings on car rentals in New Haven, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $89/day – about 44% less than the yearly average.

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What is the best car rental company in New Haven?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in New Haven is Alamo (rated 8.9/10). Hertz (rated 8.2/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
8.9
Hertz
Hertz
8.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.4
Budget
Budget
6.7

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New Haven?

The cheapest month to hire a car in New Haven is January, when you can expect to pay $80/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Haven is July ($135/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

$80

February

$85

March

$92

April

$94

May

$109

June

$117

July

$135

August

$124

September

$97

October

$106

November

$99

December

$109

What car do most people hire in New Haven?

Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra, for example) are the most popular in New Haven. Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder) and Mini (Chrysler Pacifica) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting New Haven.

Which car hire company has the most locations in New Haven?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in New Haven at 3.

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Top rental agencies in New Haven

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New Haven known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New Haven. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.

Alamo

1 location
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Hertz

8.2
Very Good
9 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

7.7

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.4
Good
5 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

7.2

Budget

6.7
Okay
22 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.8

Dollar

2 locations
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Thrifty

1 location
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Avis

5.7
Fair
25 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.3

Easirent

1 location
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New Haven, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New Haven?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in New Haven for a month is certainly possible.

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