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Popular car types in New Haven

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in New Haven and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 August 2026.
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Compact

Compact

$219+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$219+

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Standard

Standard

$160+

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People mover

People mover

$280+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$282+

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Premium

Premium

$258+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$291+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$258+

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Cheapflights insights for New Haven car rentals

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

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 $88/day – about 39% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest car hire company in New Haven?

Looking to hire a car in New Haven? Avis had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $38.98/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $39.70/day.

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 9.2/10). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 8.0/10 with 5 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

Alamo
Alamo
9.2
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Hertz
Hertz
7.6
Dollar
Dollar
7.0

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 $78/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Haven is July ($142/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

$78

February

$92

March

$100

April

$103

May

$115

June

$122

July

$142

August

$131

September

$93

October

$93

November

$110

December

$109

What car do most people hire in New Haven?

SUV cars (Dodge Durango, for example) are the most popular in New Haven. Standard (Subaru Legacy) and Full-size (Nissan Pathfinder) 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. VIPCars Recommendation has the second-highest number of locations in New Haven at 1.

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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 10 August 2026.

Alamo

1 location
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0
Very Good
5 reviews•4 locations
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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

8.2

Hertz

7.6
Good
7 reviews•2 locations
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Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

Dollar

2 locations
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Budget

6.8
Okay
19 reviews•3 locations
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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.9

Thrifty

2 locations
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Avis

5.8
Fair
23 reviews•3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.7

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.2

Easirent

1 location
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Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.1

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 10 August 2026.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New Haven for a week from Budget?

    Budget is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in New Haven. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about $784 per week.

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

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

Car rentals by fuel type in New Haven

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Haven. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in New Haven. Deals were last updated on 10 August 2026.
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Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Haven. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($50+).

Electric

Electric

$88+

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Hybrid

$50+

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