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Chennai car rentals in 2026

Most popular company

EUROPCAR

Price of petrol per litre

AED 4.15

Average price per day

AED 257

Cheapest price per day

AED 177
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Cheapflights insights for Chennai car rentals

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Chennai?

To get the best deal on car hire in Chennai, book about 87 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around AED 162, which is about 160% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Chennai?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Chennai is Hertz (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 2.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
2.0
SS Travels
SS Travels
2.0
Gozo Cabs
Gozo Cabs
0.0

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Chennai?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Chennai is October, when you can expect to pay AED 176/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Chennai is March (AED 257/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

AED 246

February

AED 246

March

AED 257

April

AED 246

May

AED 250

June

AED 246

July

AED 253

August

AED 257

September

AED 184

October

AED 176

November

AED 180

December

AED 191

What car do most people hire in Chennai?

Economy cars (Suzuki Swift Dzire or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Chennai. Passenger van cars (Class Standard Van or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Class Standard Car or similar).

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Top rental agencies in Chennai

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

SS Travels

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Gozo Cabs

1 location
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Avis

2 locations
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MyChoize Car Rental

1 location
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Antaeus

1 location
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Car Club

2 locations
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Car rental FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chennai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under AED 257/day when booking a car hire in Chennai. The absolute best deal a user found was for AED 177/day from Gozo Cabs, booked on Aug. 29.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Chennai for a week from Europcar?

    Europcar offers hire cars in Chennai for about AED 2,704 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Chennai?

    Yes, renting a vehicle in Chennai for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Chennai for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Chennai can be found for AED 11,587. You can find car rental deals for AED 386 a day on average.

Car rentals by fuel type in Chennai

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Petrol/Diesel

AED 135+

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