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Cheapflights insights for New Orleans car rentals

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

For the best savings on car rentals in New Orleans, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $77/day – about 35% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in New Orleans?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in New Orleans is Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 33 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.4/10 with 99 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in New Orleans is January, when you can expect to pay $82/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Orleans is November ($105/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

$82

February

$93

March

$92

April

$98

May

$98

June

$89

July

$98

August

$93

September

$85

October

$98

November

$105

December

$89

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in New Orleans at 4.

Top rental agencies in New Orleans

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New Orleans known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New Orleans. Reviews were last updated on 2 July 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in New Orleans, including Budget, Hertz and Dollar. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in New Orleans, including Budget, Hertz and Dollar.

Budget

6.6
Okay
33 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

Hertz

5.4
Fair
99 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.3
Fair
65 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.3

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
43 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.3

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
13 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Sixt

1 location

Avis

4.8
Mediocre
23 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.8

Economy Rent a Car

4.6
Mediocre
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New Orleans, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New Orleans for a week from Dollar?

    Hiring a car in New Orleans for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $810/week on average.

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

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

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