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United States car hire at a glance

Most popular providerDollar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Pickup Regular Cab
Pick-up points
Cheapest price found
Cheapest month to rentJune
Best time to book2 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United States could cost, we've pulled prices from Orlando.

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Car hire at Orlando International Airport

From
$7
per day

Car hire at Los Angeles International Airport

From
$11
per day

Car hire at Miami International Airport

From
$11
per day

Car hire at Fort Lauderdale International Airport

From
$11
per day

Car hire at Denver International Airport

From
$27
per day

Car hire at San Francisco International Airport

From
$38
per day

Car hire at Harry Reid International Airport

From
$40
per day

Car hire at New York John F. Kennedy Airport

From
$41
per day

Car hire at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

From
$42
per day

Car hire at Orlando International Airport

From
$7
per day

Car hire at Los Angeles International Airport

From
$11
per day

Car hire at Miami International Airport

From
$11
per day

Car hire at Fort Lauderdale International Airport

From
$11
per day

Car hire at Denver International Airport

From
$27
per day

Car hire at San Francisco International Airport

From
$38
per day

Car hire at Harry Reid International Airport

From
$40
per day

Car hire at New York John F. Kennedy Airport

From
$41
per day

Car hire at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

From
$42
per day

Find the best car rental deal in United States

Mini cars in Orlando

4-5 doors
From
$7
per day

Economy cars in Orlando

4-5 doors
From
$8
per day

Compact cars in Orlando

4-5 doors
From
$8
per day

Intermediate cars in Orlando

SUV
From
$12
per day

Fullsize cars in Orlando

Open-Air All Terrain
From
$13
per day

Premium cars in Orlando

Pickup
From
$14
per day

Economy cars in Los Angeles

4-5 doors
From
$11
per day

Compact cars in Los Angeles

SUV
From
$14
per day

Intermediate cars in Los Angeles

4-5 doors
From
$22
per day

Fullsize cars in Los Angeles

4-5 doors
From
$25
per day

Mini cars in Los Angeles

Passenger van
From
$57
per day

Premium cars in Los Angeles

4-5 doors
From
$57
per day

Economy cars in Miami

4-5 doors
From
$11
per day

Fullsize cars in Miami

4-5 doors
From
$11
per day

Mini cars in Miami

4-5 doors
From
$11
per day

Intermediate cars in Miami

4-5 doors
From
$11
per day

Compact cars in Miami

Crossover
From
$13
per day

Premium cars in Miami

Convertible
From
$49
per day

Compact cars in Fort Lauderdale

4-5 doors
From
$11
per day

Economy cars in Fort Lauderdale

4-5 doors
From
$11
per day

Mini cars in Fort Lauderdale

4-5 doors
From
$11
per day

Fullsize cars in Fort Lauderdale

Pickup
From
$55
per day

Intermediate cars in Fort Lauderdale

Pickup
From
$56
per day

Premium cars in Fort Lauderdale

Pickup
From
$59
per day

Economy cars in Houston

4-5 doors
From
$16
per day

Compact cars in Houston

4-5 doors
From
$29
per day

Intermediate cars in Houston

Van
From
$31
per day

Mini cars in Houston

4-5 doors
From
$32
per day

Premium cars in Houston

4-5 doors
From
$45
per day

Fullsize cars in Houston

4-5 doors
From
$48
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in United States

The cheapest month to rent a car in United States is June, when the average cost per day is $48. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is December, when the average cost per day is $50. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in United States is April.
Apr
$118
May
$54
Jun
$48
Jul
$52
Aug
$62
Sep
$64
Oct
$79
Nov
$98
Dec
$50
Jan
$74
Feb
$54
Mar
$76
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United States could cost, we've pulled prices from Orlando.

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What are the best car hire companies in United States?

Payless
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
NU Car Rentals
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Payless
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
NU Car Rentals
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Dollar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Europcar
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about United States

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in United States: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in United States, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in United States you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in United States is Payless. You can rent a car with them for $79 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Payless, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in United States depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in United States, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in United States you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are New York, Orlando and Los Angeles.

In New York, it costs around $137 per day or $195 per week.

In Orlando, it costs around $72 per day or $10 per week.

In Los Angeles, it costs around $107 per day or $61 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in United States. First, you need to decide where in United States you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in United States. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in United States you want to visit. The most popular place to go is New York. On average, it costs $137 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is $41 per day.

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