St. Louis

Cheap Car Rentals in St. Louis from $79

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 St. Louis with a pick-up date of 20/10 and drop-off date of 27/10. 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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Popular car types in St. Louis

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in St. Louis and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 14 October 2025.

There are currently 42 hire locations operating in St. Louis spread across 12 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in St. Louis is small car at $79 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Passenger van

Passenger van

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car rental deals in St. Louis by type

Here are the best St. Louis small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best St. Louis medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best St. Louis SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Stonic$79/day
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Kia Stonic
Kia Picanto$79/day
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Kia Picanto

Best car rental deals found in St. Louis

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in St. Louis. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in St. Louis with an average daily rate of $135. Data was last updated on 14 October 2025.
Kia Stonic$79/day
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Kia Stonic
Toyota Corolla$79/day
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Toyota Corolla
Kia Picanto$79/day
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Kia Picanto

Cheapflights insights for St. Louis car rentals

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

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 $91, which is about 46% 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 113 reviews). Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 7.2/10 with 30 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 $79. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $140 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 $79. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $140 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$79

February

$80

March

$99

April

$105

May

$115

June

$127

July

$140

August

$122

September

$105

October

$106

November

$105

December

$105

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 (Acura TLX or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Luxury cars (BMW X5 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 14 October 2025.

Budget

5.7
Fair
113 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

6.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
30 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.1

Dollar

7.1
Good
34 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.1

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

6.7

Hertz

6.6
Okay
51 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

9.2
Wonderful
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

9.1

Overall

9.2

Pick-up/drop-off

9.1

Value

9.1

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 14 October 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in St. Louis for a week from Alamo?

    Alamo is one of the top picks in St. Louis. They can have you in a hire car for about $606 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.

Car rentals by fuel type in St. Louis

Browse car rentals by fuel type in St. Louis. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in St. Louis. Deals were last updated on 14 October 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in St. Louis. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($44+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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