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Cheap Car Hire in Maine from $8

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Maine with a pick-up date of 30/1 and drop-off date of 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Maine?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Maine 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 17 January 2025.

January

$62

February

$80

March

$80

April

$93

May

$98

June

$130

July

$152

August

$138

September

$115

October

$127

November

$77

December

$83

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Maine 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 Maine

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Maine and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

Compare available car types for hire in Maine

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Maine to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Small cars

$61 - $121

All Car Types

$52 - $175

To hire a small car in Maine, you would pay an average price of $50/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Maine (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$121/day). In fact, October is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Maine. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Maine, hiring a small car saves you 42% 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 Maine, you would pay an average price of $83/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Maine (~$52/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is November (~$175/day). In fact, January is about 39% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Maine. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Maine, hiring a medium car saves you 3% 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 Maine, you would pay an average price of $92/day. March is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Maine (~$71/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is September (~$180/day). In fact, March is about 24% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV hire for Maine. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Maine, hiring a SUV is 8% 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 hire agencies in Maine

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Maine known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Maine. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very Good
41 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.9

Budget

8.2
Very Good
53 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.5

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.0

Alamo

8.4
Very Good
27 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.6

Dollar

7.8
Good
24 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.9

Value

8.0

Avis

7.7
Good
25 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

7.1

National

7.6
Good
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.6

Hertz

6.6
Okay
29 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.4

Easirent

1 location

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Maine, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • What car hire company is typically the cheapest in Maine?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Maine from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($119/day), Dollar ($127/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($180/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.2 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Maine.

  • What are petrol prices like in Maine?

    The average price of petrol in Maine is $1.45/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $65 and $94 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Maine for a week from Budget?

    Hiring a car in Maine for a week can be a great option for travel. Budget, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $1,305/week on average.

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

    Generally, for a better deal in Maine it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 24%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Maine for a month is certainly possible.

Small car hires in Maine

Find small car hire deals in Maine from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car hires in Maine cost an average of $8 per day. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
Nissan March$8/day
2
M
A/C
Nissan March
Mitsubishi Mirage$8/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage
Mitsubishi Mirage$8/day
2
5
M
A/C
Mitsubishi Mirage

Car hires by fuel type in Maine

Browse car hires by fuel type in Maine. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Maine. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Maine. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($48+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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