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Cheap Car Rentals in United States from $17

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 the United States with a pick-up date of 30/9 and drop-off date of 5/10. 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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United States car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in United States. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 September 2025.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$84

Cheapest price per day

$17

Popular car types in United States

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in United States and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 September 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in United States this past week from 17,537 hire locations out of 361 hire agencies. Prices for a United States small car hire start from $17/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

Compare car rental deals in United States by type

Here are the best United States small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United States medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United States large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United States SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best United States van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i20$17/day
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Hyundai i20
Mitsubishi Mirage$17/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Ford Focus$26/day
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Ford Focus

Best car rental deals found in United States

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in United States. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in United States with an average daily rate of $49. Data was last updated on 16 September 2025.
Hyundai i20$17/day
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Hyundai i20
Mitsubishi Mirage$17/day
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5
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Cupra Formentor$18/day
4
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A/C
Cupra Formentor

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 46% 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 Thrifty, offering prices from just $46.13/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Dollar, with rates starting at $47.34/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 $79. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $119 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 $79. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $119 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

$84

March

$90

April

$91

May

$94

June

$107

July

$119

August

$107

September

$89

October

$97

November

$91

December

$96

What car do most people hire in United States?

The most popular types of cars to hire in United States are the following: Full-size cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar), SUV cars (BMW X3 or similar), and Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4,881 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in United States at 2,478.

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

Discover the price range for hiring a car in popular cities across United States, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 11,876 pickup locations in United States to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 September 2025.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in United States, start with Miami, where rates average $24/day. You can also find good prices in Los Angeles ($46/day), Honolulu ($55/day), and Denver ($69/day).

Top rental agencies in United States

Explore the leading car hire agencies in United States known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in United States. Reviews were last updated on 16 September 2025.

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
3825 reviews273 locations

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
8422 reviews4881 locations

Sixt

7.2
Good
3566 reviews153 locations

Avis

6.3
Okay
7284 reviews1529 locations

Budget

6.2
Okay
12917 reviews1487 locations

Hertz

5.6
Fair
16215 reviews2478 locations

Dollar

5.5
Fair
6711 reviews932 locations

Payless

5.4
Fair
2383 reviews143 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in United States, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 September 2025.
  • 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 Dollar, and with prices around $82/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Dollar is ECONOMY, which starts as low as $49/day.

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

    At $13/day, the cheapest car rental price in United States was found in Miami. On average, Miami has the cheapest daily rental car price ($24/day), which is 75% 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 car rentals by fuel type in United States. Currently, Petrol/Diesel cars are the cheapest to rent in United States. Deals were last updated on 16 September 2025.

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 ($21+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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