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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 23 December 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 23 December 2024.

January

$70

February

$79

March

$87

April

$94

May

$99

June

$119

July

$129

August

$115

September

$91

October

$107

November

$84

December

$87

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 23 December 2024.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Convertible

Convertible

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

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 23 December 2024.

Small cars

$64 - $195

All Car Types

$58 - $156

To hire a small car in Rhode Island, you would pay an average price of $78/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Rhode Island (~$64/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$195/day). In fact, January is about 18% 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 16% 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 $76/day. October is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Rhode Island (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is August (~$164/day). In fact, October is about 25% 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 17% 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 $47/day. January is the cheapest month to hire a SUV in Rhode Island (~$40/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is July (~$150/day). In fact, January is about 17% 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 48% 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 23 December 2024.

National

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

9.0

Hertz

8.3
Very Good
15 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.0
Good
2 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

7.0

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
5 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.6

Value

6.0

Avis

4.0
Mediocre
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

8.0

Budget

1 location

Sunnycars

1 location

VIPCars Recommendation

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 23 December 2024.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Rhode Island?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Silvercar (8.2 rating) and National (8.1 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 $1.44/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 Rhode Island for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

    Hiring a car in Rhode Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $1,053/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 29%. 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.

Car hires by fuel type in Rhode Island

Browse car hires by fuel type in Rhode Island. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Rhode Island. Deals were last updated on 23 December 2024.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rhode Island. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($49+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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