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Cheap Car Rentals in United States from $14

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 26/7 and drop-off date of 1/8. 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 14 July 2025.

Most popular company

Thrifty

Most common car type

Standard

Average price per day

$88

Cheapest price per day

$14

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 14 July 2025.

small car is the cheapest car type you can hire in United States this past week from 17,580 hire locations out of 356 hire agencies. Prices for a United States small car hire start from $14/day. Check out available deals for 8 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

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:

Skoda Fabia$14/day
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Skoda Fabia
Audi A1$15/day
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Audi A1
Audi A1$34/day
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A/C
Audi A1

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 $56. Data was last updated on 14 July 2025.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in United States, including locations near Los Angeles, Honolulu and New York. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.
Skoda Fabia$14/day
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A/C
Skoda Fabia
Audi A1$15/day
4
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A/C
Audi A1
Volkswagen Passat$16/day
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A/C
Volkswagen Passat

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 42% 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 Hertz, offering prices from just $42.67/day over the past two weeks. Another budget-friendly choice is Thrifty, with rates starting at $49.76/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 $118 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 $118 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

$87

March

$90

April

$90

May

$95

June

$107

July

$118

August

$108

September

$92

October

$97

November

$91

December

$97

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 (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), Full-size cars (Chevrolet Impala or similar), and Intermediate cars (Acura TLX or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 4,822 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in United States at 2,585.

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 11,924 pickup locations in United States to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 14 July 2025.

If you're looking for the best car rental deals in United States, start with Orlando, where rates average $21/day. You can also find good prices in Miami ($26/day), Los Angeles ($47/day), and San Francisco ($55/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 14 July 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the United States region, including those located within the Los Angeles, Honolulu and New York area. Make sure to read through user feedback, confirm pickup locations, and check the fine print before choosing.

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
4250 reviews275 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.4

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6
Good
9246 reviews4822 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Sixt

7.3
Good
3754 reviews152 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

Avis

6.7
Okay
7418 reviews1528 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.6

Budget

6.5
Okay
13085 reviews1485 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.5

Hertz

6.1
Okay
16759 reviews2585 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Dollar

5.9
Fair
6809 reviews933 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

Payless

5.8
Fair
2493 reviews144 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

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 14 July 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 Thrifty, and with prices around $81/day, it’s easy to understand why. The most popular car type from Thrifty is COMPACT, which starts as low as $46/day.

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

    At $49/day, the cheapest car rental price in United States was found in Las Vegas. On average, Las Vegas has the cheapest daily rental car price ($56/day), which is 44% 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, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in United States. Deals were last updated on 14 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in United States. There are currently 3 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($43+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

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