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Cheap Car Hire in Connecticut from $131

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 Connecticut with a pick-up date of 24/8 and drop-off date of 24/8. 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.
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Connecticut car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Connecticut. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 10 July 2025.

Most common car type

Economy

Popular car types in Connecticut

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Connecticut and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 10 July 2025.

There are currently 17,581 hire locations operating in Connecticut spread across 356 car hire agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to hire in Connecticut is small car at $131 a day. Below are all the 5 car types available for hiring in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Premium

Premium

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Standard estate car

Standard estate car

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Compare car hire deals in Connecticut by type

Here are the best Connecticut small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Connecticut medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Connecticut SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Hyundai i30$131/day
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Hyundai i30
Holden Barina$256/day
2
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A/C
Holden Barina

Best car hire deals found in Connecticut

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Connecticut. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Connecticut with an average daily rate of $184. Data was last updated on 10 July 2025.
Hyundai i30$131/day
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A/C
Hyundai i30
Hyundai Elantra$133/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Cupra Leon$137/day
5
M
A/C
Cupra Leon

Cheapflights insights for Connecticut car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Connecticut, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Connecticut?

Book your car hire in Connecticut 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $83/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 32% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Connecticut?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Connecticut is Hertz (rated 6.8/10 with 86 reviews). Budget (rated 6.2/10 with 53 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Connecticut?

At Connecticut, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $67. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $121 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Connecticut, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $67. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $121 per day. Below youll find the monthly average car hire prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$67

February

$71

March

$81

April

$90

May

$102

June

$111

July

$121

August

$106

September

$92

October

$104

November

$92

December

$100

What car do most people hire in Connecticut?

Economy cars (Chevrolet Spark or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Connecticut. Intermediate cars (Ford F-150 or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Toyota RAV4 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Connecticut?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 23 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Connecticut at 17.

Top hire agencies in Connecticut

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Connecticut known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Connecticut. Reviews were last updated on 10 July 2025.

Hertz

6.8
Okay
86 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.0

Value

6.8

Budget

6.2
Okay
53 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.2

Avis

6.0
Okay
50 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Alamo

8.7
Very Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.7

Comfort

9.2

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

7.9

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
26 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.8

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
1 review8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.0

Sixt

5.3
Fair
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.6

Ace

4.0
Mediocre
2 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

3.3

Comfort

4.0

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.0

Value

4.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Connecticut, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Connecticut for a week from Hertz?

    Hertz offers hire cars in Connecticut for about $709 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Connecticut?

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Connecticut.

Car hires by fuel type in Connecticut

Browse car hires by fuel type in Connecticut. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Connecticut. Deals were last updated on 10 July 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Connecticut. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($86+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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