Dayton

Cheap Car Rentals in Dayton, Newark from $100

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 Dayton with a pick-up date of 14/4 and drop-off date of 14/5. 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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Dayton, Newark car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Dayton. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Most popular company

Alamo

Most common car type

SUV

Average price per day

$128

Cheapest price per day

$100

Popular car types in Dayton, Newark

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Dayton and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 13 March 2026.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Best Dayton, Newark car rental deals

Browse through the best deals we’ve found on Dayton car hire deals at this time. Deals are sourced from providers and were last updated on 13 March 2026.
Ford Puma$116/day
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Ford Puma
Toyota Prius$112/day
5
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A/C
Toyota Prius
BMW X3$146/day
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4
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BMW X3

Cheapflights insights for Dayton car rentals

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

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

Book your rental car in Dayton 85 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $103/day on average when booked 85 days ahead, which saves you 34% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Dayton?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Dayton with deals as low as $88.08/day found in the past two weeks. Hertz is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $89.41/day.

What is the best car rental company in Dayton?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Dayton is Dollar (rated 4.9/10 with 56 reviews). National (rated 8.4/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Dayton? September is the cheapest month, costing about $105 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $182. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$115

February

$113

March

$113

April

$127

May

$139

June

$151

July

$182

August

$172

September

$105

October

$122

November

$112

December

$129

Which car hire company has the most locations in Dayton?

In Dayton, Ace, Ace Rental Cars, ADDCAR RENTAL , and Alamo have 1 locations, more than any other rental company in the area.

Top rental agencies in Dayton, Newark

Explore the most popular car rental suppliers in Dayton, including their locations and customer reviews, to make the best choice for your next trip.

Dollar

4.9
Mediocre
56 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

5.0

National

8.4
Very Good
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.8

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.5

Alamo

7.9
Good
22 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.8

Hertz

6.5
Okay
29 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.4

Ace

5.0
Fair
14 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.8

Comfort

5.6

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.1

Thrifty

4.3
Mediocre
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.8

Overall

4.3

Pick-up/drop-off

4.7

Value

4.6

ADDCAR RENTAL

1 location

Ace Rental Cars

1 location

Dayton Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Dayton, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 March 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month at Dayton?

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

Car rentals by fuel type in Dayton

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Dayton. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Dayton. Deals were last updated on 13 March 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Dayton. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($53+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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