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Cheap Car Rentals in India

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India car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in India. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 February 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 335

Cheapest price per day

AED 280

Cheapflights insights for India car rentals

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

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

Book your car hire in India 39 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around AED 199/day on average when booked 39 days ahead, which saves you 205% off the average price.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in India is August, when you can expect to pay AED 195/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in India is May (AED 298/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 232

February

AED 260

March

AED 264

April

AED 271

May

AED 298

June

AED 266

July

AED 209

August

AED 195

September

AED 235

October

AED 221

November

AED 210

December

AED 214

What car do most people hire in India?

The most popular types of cars to hire in India are the following: Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar), SUV cars (Class Standard SUV or similar), and Standard cars (Toyota Innova or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in India?

Instant Cabs has 67 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in India at 49.

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across India, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 143 pickup locations in India to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 9 February 2026.

Top rental agencies in India

Explore the leading car rental agencies in India known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in India. Reviews were last updated on 9 February 2026.

Hertz

6.0
Okay
1 review8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Avis

2.0
Poor
3 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Europcar

2.0
Poor
1 review49 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

SS Travels

2.0
Poor
1 review21 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Gozo Cabs

18 locations

IndeCab

7 locations

MyChoize Car Rental

16 locations

1First Car Rental

9 locations

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in India, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 9 February 2026.
  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in India?

    At AED 241/day, the cheapest car rental price in India was found in Kochi. On average, Chennai has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 286/day), which is 20% below average price for cities in India.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in India?

    In India, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in India

Browse car rentals by fuel type in India. Deals were last updated on 9 February 2026.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in India. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

AED 135+

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