United States

Cheap Car Rentals in United States from $21

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United States car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

Ace

Most common car type

Intermediate

Average price per day

$86

Cheapest price per day

$21

Popular car types in United States

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in United States this past week from 18,114 hire locations out of 396 hire agencies. Prices for a United States small car hire start from $21/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

SUV

SUV

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Best car rental deals found in United States

Mazda Demio$21/day
Mazda Demio
Hyundai i30$21/day
Hyundai i30
Toyota RAV4$22/day
Toyota RAV4

Cheapflights insights for the United States car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in United States?

To get the best deal on a rental car in United States, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around $83, which is about 44% cheaper than the typical rate.

What is the cheapest car hire company in United States?

In United States, the most affordable car hire company right now is United Rent A Car, offering prices from just $12.34/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at $26.17/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in United States?

At United States, 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 $121 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 United States, 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 $121 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

$87

March

$98

April

$96

May

$102

June

$117

July

$121

August

$108

September

$88

October

$95

November

$89

December

$98

What car do most people hire in United States?

The most popular types of cars to hire in United States are the following: SUV cars (Class Intermediate SUV or similar), Intermediate cars (Ford Focus or similar), and Compact cars (Ford Focus or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in United States?

Cargini has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in United States at 1,540.

What are the car rental prices for popular cities in United States?

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in United States, start with Miami, where rates average $12/day. You can also find good prices in Orlando ($13/day), Fort Lauderdale ($14/day), and Tampa ($23/day).

Top rental agencies in United States

Avis

6.6
Okay
6001 reviews1540 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.7

Cargini

3 locations

IDrive Rent-A-Car

2 locations

SAVVARent A Car

1 location

LA Auto Spot

2 locations

Bandago

8 locations

Los Angeles Van Rentals

5 locations

BBG

1 location

Car rental FAQs

  • What is the most popular car hire provider in United States?

    When hiring a car in United States, the most popular provider of hire cars among Cheapflights users is Alamo, and with prices around $74/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Alamo is INTERMEDIATE, which starts as low as $50/day.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in United States?

    At $21/day, the cheapest car rental price in United States was found in Miami. On average, Miami has the cheapest daily rental car price ($35/day), which is 60% below average price for cities in United States.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in United States?

    In United States, drivers are expected to drive on the right side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in United States

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in United States. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Petrol/Diesel being the cheapest ($8+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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