Car hire in United States

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find United States car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

United States car hire at a glance

Most popular rental company	Dollar
Most popular car	Small
Pick-up points	1608, Orlando is most popular
Cheapest price found	ر.ق.‏ 118 per day, Vail
Cheapest month	June
Best time to book	4 weeks before

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Cities in United States

Take a look at the different cities in United States you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Airports in United States

If you’re flying to United States it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Fort Lauderdale International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 91

per day

Car hire at Miami International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 95

per day

Car hire at Tampa International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 124

per day

Car hire at Orlando International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 150

per day

Car hire at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 172

per day

Car hire at San Francisco International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 210

per day

Car hire at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 218

per day

Car hire at Los Angeles International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 226

per day

Car hire at New York John F. Kennedy Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 234

per day

Car hire at Fort Lauderdale International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 91

per day

Car hire at Miami International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 95

per day

Car hire at Tampa International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 124

per day

Car hire at Orlando International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 150

per day

Car hire at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 172

per day

Car hire at San Francisco International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 210

per day

Car hire at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 218

per day

Car hire at Los Angeles International Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 226

per day

Car hire at New York John F. Kennedy Airport

From

ر.ق.‏ 234

per day

Find the best car rental deal in United States

Small cars in Fort Lauderdale

From

ر.ق.‏ 157

per day

Medium cars in Fort Lauderdale

From

ر.ق.‏ 157

per day

Large cars in Fort Lauderdale

From

ر.ق.‏ 159

per day

SUV in Fort Lauderdale

From

ر.ق.‏ 161

per day

Luxury cars in Fort Lauderdale

From

ر.ق.‏ 175

per day

Small cars in Honolulu

From

ر.ق.‏ 186

per day

Medium cars in Honolulu

From

ر.ق.‏ 189

per day

SUV in Honolulu

From

ر.ق.‏ 191

per day

Large cars in Honolulu

From

ر.ق.‏ 193

per day

Luxury cars in Honolulu

From

ر.ق.‏ 193

per day

Large cars in Miami

From

ر.ق.‏ 186

per day

SUV in Miami

From

ر.ق.‏ 186

per day

Small cars in Miami

From

ر.ق.‏ 186

per day

Medium cars in Miami

From

ر.ق.‏ 187

per day

Luxury cars in Miami

From

ر.ق.‏ 187

per day

Medium cars in Las Vegas

From

ر.ق.‏ 190

per day

Large cars in Las Vegas

From

ر.ق.‏ 190

per day

SUV in Las Vegas

From

ر.ق.‏ 191

per day

Small cars in Las Vegas

From

ر.ق.‏ 194

per day

Luxury cars in Las Vegas

From

ر.ق.‏ 205

per day

Van in Las Vegas

From

ر.ق.‏ 248

per day

Large cars in Orlando

From

ر.ق.‏ 197

per day

SUV in Orlando

From

ر.ق.‏ 198

per day

Medium cars in Orlando

From

ر.ق.‏ 199

per day

Small cars in Orlando

From

ر.ق.‏ 201

per day

Luxury cars in Orlando

From

ر.ق.‏ 201

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 ر.ق.‏ 167. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is March, when the average cost per day is ر.ق.‏ 189. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in United States is November.

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All you need to know about United States

Side of the roadRight

CurrencyUS Dollar

LanguageEnglish

Speed limitMotorwayVaries from state to state

Speed limitBuilt-up areaVaries from state to state

Age to rent a car21

Car hire in United States: FAQs

Do I need extra insurance to rent a car in United States?

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.

What age do you need to be to hire a car in United States?

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.

What is the best car rental company in United States?

Our travellers best rated car hire company in United States is Payless. You can rent a car with them for ر.ق.‏ 278 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Payless, you can dig deeper here.

What documents do I need to hire a car in United States?

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.

How much does it cost to rent a car in United States?

It depends on where in United States you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Orlando, New York and Miami.

In Orlando, it costs around ر.ق.‏ 303 per day or ر.ق.‏ 2,349 per week.

In New York, it costs around ر.ق.‏ 970 per day or ر.ق.‏ 2,320 per week.

In Miami, it costs around ر.ق.‏ 419 per day or ر.ق.‏ 1,732 per week.

How do I hire a car in United States?

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.

Can I rent a car in United States long term?

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.

Do I need a credit card to hire a car in United States?

You may need a credit card to rent a car in United States. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.

Is it expensive to hire a car in United States?

It depends where in United States you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Orlando. On average, it costs ر.ق.‏ 303 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is ر.ق.‏ 197 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in United States

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in United States is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in United States are Dollar, Budget and Hertz. The cheapest company we've found is Carwiz. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are ر.ق.‏ 118 a day and ر.ق.‏ 100 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in United States you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of United States. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in United States is Orlando. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Vail.

Hire a car long term in United States

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in United States with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.