US cities with the cheapest car rentals in 2023

Ranked cities in the US with the cheapest car rentals.
cheapest places to rent car in the united states


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If you’ve ever planned a road trip in the US, you know that renting a car can be a convenient and flexible option, but the prices can create a huge dent in your wallet. As travel expenses continue to increase, it is smart to be cost-efficient in every aspect of trip planning, including rental car rates. Nothing is worse than getting to your destination and renting a car last minute, only to be stuck with the most expensive option.

Here are some of the cheapest cities to rent a car based on the average daily cost to get the best deal possible.

Cheapest US cities to rent a car in 2023

  1. Miami, FL – $31.22
  2. Oakland, CA – $35.33
  3. El Paso, TX – $37.78
  4. Washington DC – $38.44
  5. Durham, NC – $38.78

 

The rest of the top 10 list is here

On the other end of the spectrum, Colorado Springs, Colorado, was the most expensive city to rent a car in, averaging $110 per day. Two cities in Texas, Laredo, and Fort Worth, were runners-up with daily costs of $108.78 and $97.11, respectively.

Miami not only had the lowest daily rental car prices but also topped the chart for exotic car rental searches with 4,798.2 per 100,000 residents. Florida as a whole, took the lead for states searching for luxury car rentals

If you want to explore your travel destination at your own pace, renting a car can be a great option, but since costs can add up quickly, it’s important to plan ahead and find the best deals. For more rental car deals we also recommend rentalcars.com to find the best deals.

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