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Cheap Car Rentals in Rhode Island

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Cheapflights insights for Rhode Island car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Rhode Island?

For the best savings on car hire in Rhode Island, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $83/day – about 33% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Rhode Island?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Rhode Island is Budget (rated 7.5/10 with 50 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.3/10 with 10 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rhode Island?

At Rhode Island, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just $71. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $143 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Rhode Island, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $71. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $143 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$71

February

$71

March

$107

April

$98

May

$101

June

$119

July

$143

August

$133

September

$95

October

$121

November

$87

December

$91

Which car hire company has the most locations in Rhode Island?

Hertz has 8 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Rhode Island at 5.

Top rental agencies in Rhode Island

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rhode Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rhode Island. Reviews were last updated on 14 June 2025.

Budget

7.5
Good
50 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.1

Alamo

8.3
Very Good
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.1

Avis

7.8
Good
13 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

7.1

National

7.3
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.6

Hertz

7.2
Good
26 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Payless

7.2
Good
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
10 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.6

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Thrifty

5.7
Fair
5 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

4.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rhode Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 14 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rhode Island?

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

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