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Cheap Car Hire in Rhode Island

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Rhode Island car hires in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Rhode Island. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Most common car type

Mini

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Rhode Island?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Rhode Island 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 16 May 2024.

January

$64

February

$76

March

$80

April

$88

May

$92

June

$103

July

$110

August

$101

September

$86

October

$88

November

$76

December

$79

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Rhode Island is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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.

Popular car types in Rhode Island

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Rhode Island and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 16 May 2024.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare available car types for hire in Rhode Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Rhode Island to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 16 May 2024.

Small cars

$54 - $134

All Car Types

$50 - $135

To hire a small car in Rhode Island, you would pay an average price of $58/day. August is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Rhode Island (~$54/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$134/day). In fact, August is about 7% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Rhode Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Rhode Island, hiring a small car saves you 27% 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 hire a medium car in Rhode Island, you would pay an average price of $51/day. December is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Rhode Island (~$51/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$110/day). In fact, December is about 2% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Rhode Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Rhode Island, hiring a medium car saves you 35% 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 hire a SUV in Rhode Island, you would pay an average price of $41/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Rhode Island (~$37/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$135/day). In fact, January is about 10% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Rhode Island. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Rhode Island, hiring a SUV saves you 49% 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.

Top hire agencies in Rhode Island

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rhode Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Rhode Island. Reviews were last updated on 16 May 2024.

Alamo

9.1
Wonderful
70 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.1

Comfort

9.2

Overall

9.1

Pick-up/drop-off

9.2

Value

8.6

Dollar

7.7
Good
34 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.4

Hertz

7.1
Good
59 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.9

National

9.8
Wonderful
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

9.5

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.5

Value

9.5

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.8
Okay
12 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.0

Value

7.0

Avis

6.5
Okay
14 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

6.1

Budget

6.4
Okay
22 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.6

Sunnycars

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Rhode Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 16 May 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Rhode Island?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $126/day when booking a car hire in Rhode Island. The absolute best deal a user found was for $122/day from Alamo, booked on May 12.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Rhode Island?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (8.6 rating), Alamo (8.5 rating) and Yesaway (8.5 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Rhode Island.

  • What are petrol prices like in Rhode Island?

    The average price of petrol in Rhode Island is $1.56/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $70 and $101 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Rhode Island for a week from Alamo?

    Hiring a car in Rhode Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Alamo, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $882/week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Rhode Island for the best price?

    Booking your car hire early can save you up to 32%. Aim to book your car hire at least 7 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Rhode Island.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rhode Island?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Rhode Island it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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

    The average cost of a car hire in Rhode Island for a month is $3,780. Check Cheapflights to compare pricing and options for your rental car.

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Car hires by fuel type in Rhode Island

Browse car hires by fuel type in Rhode Island. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Rhode Island. Deals were last updated on 16 May 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rhode Island. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($61+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

Airport car hires in Rhode Island
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