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Economy

4-5 doors
42
From
£15
per day

Compact

4-5 doors
43
From
£20
per day

Intermediate

Passenger van
54
From
£27
per day

Fullsize

4-5 doors
54
From
£34
per day

Premium

4-5 doors
52
From
£49
per day

Intermediate

4-5 doors
54
From
£33
per day
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These are the lowest Chennai car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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There are 3 car hire locations in Chennai. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in Chennai

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S.S.TRAVELS
4.9/5
Excellent
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.5/5
S.S.TRAVELS
4.9/5
Excellent
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.5/5

Hiring a car in Chennai: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyEuropcar
Most popular carEconomy, 4-5 doors
Average daily price£38
Best time to book3 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Chennai

We’re frequently named as the most trusted travel search site out there. We scan hundreds of trusted travel providers and put it all in one place, allowing you to instantly compare car hire rates and then book with no fees. Here's how to get the most out of your Chennai car rental search.

How to find a cheap car hire deal in Chennai

Finding cheap car hire deals in Chennai is easy with our Skyscanner search features. You can explore various options with free cancellation for added flexibility, ensuring peace of mind if plans change. To save even more, look for 'full to full' deals, which means you only pay for the fuel you use — just return the car with a full tank. Additionally, we highlight keyless pick-up options, allowing you to skip the queues and start your journey immediately. Enter your travel dates in our search function to discover the available pick-up locations in Chennai and secure the best deal for your trip.

The best time to book a car in Chennai

Car hire in Chennai is best booked about a week before your trip to ensure you get a good deal. If you're looking to save even more, August tends to be the cheapest month for car hire in Chennai. Keep in mind that special events like Pongal can affect availability, so planning ahead is a good idea if your visit coincides with this festival. By securing your car early, you'll have the freedom to explore Chennai at your own pace without worrying about last-minute availability.

What you'll need when hiring a car in Chennai

Finding the perfect car hire in Chennai, India, is easy with Skyscanner. While the minimum driving age in India is 18, car hire providers in Chennai may have their own requirements, including a minimum rental age of 18. Check if young driver surcharges apply, as some providers may add extra fees. Always have your valid driving licence ready, and sometimes an international driving permit is required too. Each provider has its own specific regulations, so review them before booking. Skyscanner helps you compare all the options to find the best deal for your trip to Chennai.

Car hire in Chennai: top tips for driving in India

When driving in Chennai, keep to the left side of the road. Speed limits vary: highways are capped at 120 km/h, expressways at 60 km/h, country roads at 80 km/h, and the city at 50 km/h. Google Maps coverage is available, so navigation should be straightforward. Driving to nearby Pondicherry takes about three hours over 159 kilometres. A journey to Bangalore covers approximately 349 kilometres and takes around six hours. For a shorter drive, Vellore is about 140 kilometres away, roughly a two-and-a-half-hour drive.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Chennai will set you back around £38 per day or £101 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Chennai is an intermediate passenger van. The most popular is Economy, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Chennai are currently ECO Mobility and Europcar.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chennai is currently September.
On average, around £101. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Chennai is £100.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Chennai for a whole month is £1,940. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!
If you're looking for freedom to explore Chennai, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Chennai that have free cancellation. 
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of Chennai.
Most places – Chennai included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is £15 per day. The average price per day is around £38.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Europcar, ECO Mobility and Avis offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Europcar as the best overall in terms of experience.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in Chennai.

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