St. Louis

Cheap Car Rentals in St. Louis

Driver's age: 26-65
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Cheapflights insights for St. Louis car rentals

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How far in advance should I hire a car in St. Louis?

To get the best deal on a rental car in St. Louis, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $89, which is about 43% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the best car rental company in St. Louis?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in St. Louis is Budget (rated 5.7/10 with 114 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.2/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in St. Louis?

At St. Louis, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $77. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $136 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 St. Louis, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $77. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $136 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$77

February

$80

March

$97

April

$102

May

$112

June

$124

July

$136

August

$119

September

$104

October

$104

November

$104

December

$102

What car do most people hire in St. Louis?

The most popular types of cars to hire in St. Louis are the following: Intermediate cars (Hyundai Elantra or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in St. Louis?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 12 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in St. Louis at 7.

Top rental agencies in St. Louis

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

Budget

5.7
Fair
114 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
34 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.1

Dollar

7.0
Good
35 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.6

Hertz

6.6
Okay
52 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.8

Avis

5.4
Fair
61 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.8

National

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.3

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

8.9

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Easirent

1 location

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in St. Louis, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in St. Louis for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz is one of the top picks in St. Louis. They can have you in a hire car for about $701 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in St. Louis?

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in St. Louis check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

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