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United States car hire at a glance

Most popular providerDollar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, Pickup Regular Cab
Pick-up points1967, New York is most popular
Cheapest price found£1 per day, Orlando
Cheapest month to rentJune
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United States could cost, we've pulled prices from Orlando.

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Cities in United States

Take a look at the different cities in United States you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.

Car hire in Orlando

From
£1
per day

Car hire in Miami

From
£6
per day

Car hire in Los Angeles

From
£18
per day

Car hire in Las Vegas

From
£23
per day

Car hire in New York

From
£32
per day

Car hire in Honolulu

From
£33
per day

Car hire in San Francisco

From
£33
per day

Car hire in Washington D.C.

From
£33
per day

Car hire in Chicago

From
£35
per day

Car hire in Orlando

From
£1
per day

Car hire in Miami

From
£6
per day

Car hire in Los Angeles

From
£18
per day

Car hire in Las Vegas

From
£23
per day

Car hire in New York

From
£32
per day

Car hire in Honolulu

From
£33
per day

Car hire in San Francisco

From
£33
per day

Car hire in Washington D.C.

From
£33
per day

Car hire in Chicago

From
£35
per day

Airports in United States

If you’re flying to United States it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Orlando International Airport

From
£2
per day

Car hire at Miami International Airport

From
£6
per day

Car hire at Los Angeles International Airport

From
£16
per day

Car hire at Tampa International Airport

From
£17
per day

Car hire at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport

From
£21
per day

Car hire at Denver International Airport

From
£26
per day

Car hire at San Francisco International Airport

From
£28
per day

Car hire at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

From
£34
per day

Car hire at New York John F. Kennedy Airport

From
£34
per day

Car hire at Orlando International Airport

From
£2
per day

Car hire at Miami International Airport

From
£6
per day

Car hire at Los Angeles International Airport

From
£16
per day

Car hire at Tampa International Airport

From
£17
per day

Car hire at Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport

From
£21
per day

Car hire at Denver International Airport

From
£26
per day

Car hire at San Francisco International Airport

From
£28
per day

Car hire at Chicago O'Hare International Airport

From
£34
per day

Car hire at New York John F. Kennedy Airport

From
£34
per day

Find the best car rental deal in United States

Economy cars in Orlando

4-5 doors
From
£1
per day

Compact cars in Orlando

Crossover
From
£2
per day

Mini cars in Orlando

4-5 doors
From
£3
per day

Intermediate cars in Orlando

4-5 doors
From
£6
per day

Fullsize cars in Orlando

Open-Air All Terrain
From
£13
per day

Premium cars in Orlando

Pickup
From
£16
per day

Economy cars in Miami

4-5 doors
From
£6
per day

Compact cars in Miami

4-5 doors
From
£7
per day

Fullsize cars in Miami

4-5 doors
From
£7
per day

Intermediate cars in Miami

4-5 doors
From
£8
per day

Mini cars in Miami

4-5 doors
From
£8
per day

Premium cars in Miami

4-5 doors
From
£22
per day

Intermediate cars in Los Angeles

Van
From
£18
per day

Economy cars in Los Angeles

4-5 doors
From
£20
per day

Compact cars in Los Angeles

4-5 doors
From
£20
per day

Fullsize cars in Los Angeles

Estate/station wagon
From
£34
per day

Premium cars in Los Angeles

4-5 doors
From
£39
per day

Mini cars in Los Angeles

4-5 doors
From
£41
per day

Economy cars in Las Vegas

4-5 doors
From
£23
per day

Intermediate cars in Las Vegas

Van
From
£23
per day

Mini cars in Las Vegas

4-5 doors
From
£25
per day

Fullsize cars in Las Vegas

Motor home
From
£26
per day

Compact cars in Las Vegas

4-5 doors
From
£28
per day

Premium cars in Las Vegas

4-5 doors
From
£32
per day

Intermediate cars in New York

4-5 doors
From
£32
per day

Economy cars in New York

4-5 doors
From
£32
per day

Compact cars in New York

Crossover
From
£34
per day

Premium cars in New York

4-5 doors
From
£42
per day

Mini cars in New York

Passenger van
From
£42
per day

Fullsize cars in New York

Pickup
From
£52
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in United States

The cheapest month to rent a car in United States is December, when the average cost per day is £6. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is £23. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in United States is May.
Jun
£23
Jul
£27
Aug
£30
Sep
£38
Oct
£36
Nov
£42
Dec
£6
Jan
£42
Feb
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Mar
£45
Apr
Find prices
May
£53
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in United States could cost, we've pulled prices from Miami.

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What are the best car hire companies in United States?

NU Car Rentals
4.8/5
Good
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.1/5
Payless
4.8/5
Good
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.1/5
Budget
4.7/5
Good12,576 reviews
Car condition
4.7/5
Car cleanliness
4.7/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Avis
4.7/5
Good10,236 reviews
Car condition
4.7/5
Car cleanliness
4.7/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Dollar
4.7/5
Good5,113 reviews
Car condition
4.7/5
Car cleanliness
4.7/5
Customer service
4.8/5
Easy collection
4.4/5
Europcar
4.7/5
Good370 reviews
Car condition
4.9/5
Car cleanliness
4.9/5
Customer service
4.8/5
Easy collection
4.1/5
NU Car Rentals
4.8/5
Good
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.1/5
Payless
4.8/5
Good
Car condition
5.0/5
Car cleanliness
5.0/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.1/5
Budget
4.7/5
Good12,576 reviews
Car condition
4.7/5
Car cleanliness
4.7/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Avis
4.7/5
Good10,236 reviews
Car condition
4.7/5
Car cleanliness
4.7/5
Customer service
5.0/5
Easy collection
4.2/5
Dollar
4.7/5
Good5,113 reviews
Car condition
4.7/5
Car cleanliness
4.7/5
Customer service
4.8/5
Easy collection
4.4/5
Europcar
4.7/5
Good370 reviews
Car condition
4.9/5
Car cleanliness
4.9/5
Customer service
4.8/5
Easy collection
4.1/5

All you need to know about United States

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Motorway speed limitVaries from state to state
Built-up area speed limitVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in United States: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in United States, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in United States you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in United States is Payless. You can rent a car with them for £51 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Payless, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in United States depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in United States, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It depends on where in United States you visit. The most popular places to rent a car are Orlando, New York and Miami.

In Orlando, it costs around £52 per day or £177 per week.

In New York, it costs around £58 per day or £112 per week.

In Miami, it costs around £38 per day or £162 per week.
It’s easy to hire a car in United States. First, you need to decide where in United States you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in United States. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in United States you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Orlando. On average, it costs £52 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is £1 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in United States

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in United States is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in United States are Dollar, Hertz and Thrifty. The cheapest company we've found is Rent a Wreck. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are £1 a day and £2 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in United States you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of United States. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in United States is New York. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Orlando.

Hire a car long term in United States

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in United States with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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