Find Rentals
Popular Cars
Price Trends
Agencies
Rental Deals
FAQs
India

Cheap Car Rentals in India from RM 309

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 India with a pick-up date of 17/2 and drop-off date of 19/2. 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.
Driver's age: 26-65
Here’s why our users search for rental cars through Cheapflights

Save over 33%Compare Cheapflights against other travel sites with one search.

Price trackingHolding out for a great deal? Get notified when prices are reduced.

Customized resultsFilter by rental agency, car type, price range and more.

Unlimited free useSearch as many times as you want with no hidden charges or fees.

India car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in India. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Most popular company

North Car Rental

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

RM 348

Cheapest price per day

RM 309

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in India?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in India 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

RM 260

February

RM 229

March

RM 256

April

RM 256

May

RM 224

June

RM 229

July

RM 287

August

RM 301

September

RM 287

October

RM 301

November

RM 301

December

RM 301

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in India is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is August. 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 India

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

There are currently 326 hire locations operating in India spread across 17 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in India is small car at RM 309 a day. Below are all the 3 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compact

Compact

RM 309+

Full-size

Full-size

RM 996+

Passenger van

Passenger van

RM 542+

Compare available car types for rental in India

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in India 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.

Medium cars

RM 194 - RM 960

All Car Types

RM 198 - RM 960

To rent a medium car in India, you would pay an average price of RM 290/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in India (~RM 194/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 960/day). In fact, August is about 34% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for India. When comparing with other car types available for rental in India, renting a medium car saves you 20% 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 rent a van in India, you would pay an average price of RM 268/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a van in India (~RM 314/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~RM 960/day). In fact, August is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for India. When comparing with other car types available for rental in India, renting a van saves you 26% 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. Here are the best India van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Top rental agencies in India

Explore the leading car rental agencies in India known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in India. Reviews were last updated on 17 January 2025.
Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the India region, including those located within the Chennai, New Delhi and Kochi area. Make sure to take a look at reviews from past customers, daily rate and other charges, and pickup location before making your decision.

Instant Cabs

67 locations

Europcar

50 locations

keddy by Europcar

35 locations

Car Club

23 locations

SS Travels

21 locations

MyChoize Car Rental

16 locations

Myles

16 locations

Avis

13 locations

Best India car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in India. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in India with an average daily rate of RM 683. Data was last updated on 17 January 2025.
These are some of the most attractive deals we've found on rental cars within the India region, including options close to Chennai, New Delhi and Kochi. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Honda CityRM 309/day
4
M
A/C
Honda City
Proton ExoraRM 542/day
5
M
A/C
Proton Exora
Toyota InnovaRM 552/day
5
M
A/C
Toyota Innova

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in India, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 January 2025.
  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in India?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (6.0 rating), Avis (2.5 rating) and Europcar (2.0 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in India.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in India?

    When visiting India, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Chennai where rental cars typically will cost around RM 348/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in India was found in Chennai for just RM 244/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in India?

    In India, drivers are expected to drive on the left side of the road.

Car rentals by fuel type in India

Browse car rentals by fuel type in India. Deals were last updated on 17 January 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in India. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

RM 120+

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.
Best Car Hire Deals
We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ hire locations and hundreds of agencies.
No Surprises
Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.
Free cancellation
Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book car hire on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation