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Cheap Car Rentals in India

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India car rentals in 2024

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 24 April 2024.

Most popular company

SS Travels

Most common car type

Economy

Average price per day

AED 220

Cheapest price per day

AED 178

What are the car hire prices for popular cities in India?

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 228 pickup locations in India to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Price

AED 187 - AED 241

Out of all the popular cities in India, Hyderabad is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just AED 187/day. Renting a car in Hyderabad is 22% cheaper than renting one in Kochi where the per day rate is around AED 241. Other fairly inexpensive cities in India to get a rental car in are: Bengaluru (AED 199/day), New Delhi (AED 212/day), and Chennai (AED 217/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Kochi should expect to spend around AED 241/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in India is Kochi.

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in India and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

January

AED 190

February

AED 187

March

AED 209

April

AED 231

May

AED 257

June

AED 271

July

AED 246

August

AED 246

September

AED 220

October

AED 220

November

AED 224

December

AED 224

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in India is February. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in India

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in India to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 24 April 2024.

Small cars

AED 174 - AED 270

All Car Types

AED 244 - AED 792

To rent a small car in India, you would pay an average price of AED 220/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a small car in India (~AED 174/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~AED 270/day). In fact, January is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for India. When comparing with other car types available for rental in India, renting a small car saves you 55% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a medium car in India, you would pay an average price of AED 386/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in India (~AED 327/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~AED 522/day). In fact, May is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for India. When comparing with other car types available for rental in India, renting a medium car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a large car in India, you would pay an average price of AED 653/day. July is the cheapest month to rent a large car in India (~AED 210/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~AED 1,365/day). In fact, July is about 68% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for India. When comparing with other car types available for rental in India, renting a large car is 27% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a SUV in India, you would pay an average price of AED 384/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in India (~AED 417/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~AED 709/day). In fact, October is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for India. When comparing with other car types available for rental in India, renting a SUV saves you 21% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a van in India, you would pay an average price of AED 298/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a van in India (~AED 277/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~AED 376/day). In fact, August is about 8% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for India. When comparing with other car types available for rental in India, renting a van saves you 39% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a luxury car in India, you would pay an average price of AED 810/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in India (~AED 864/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~AED 1,496/day). In fact, September is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for India. When comparing with other car types available for rental in India, renting a luxury car is 41% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 24 April 2024.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in India, including locations near Kochi, Mumbai and Hyderabad. Check out reviews from past customers, confirm pickup locations, and other critical details before booking your reservation.

Instant Cabs

67 locations

Europcar

42 locations

keddy by Europcar

29 locations

Car Club

23 locations

SS Travels

21 locations

MyChoize Car Rental

16 locations

Myles

16 locations

Avis

14 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 24 April 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in India?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (6.0 rating), Avis (3.0 rating) and Europcar (2.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in India.

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

    At AED 155/day, the cheapest car rental price in India was found in New Delhi. On average, Hyderabad has the cheapest daily rental car price (AED 187/day), which is 13% 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.

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