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Maryland car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Maryland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 June 2025.

Most common car type

Full-size

Cheapflights insights for Maryland car hires

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in Maryland, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $71/day – about 27% less than the yearly average.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Maryland?

Thrifty is currently the cheapest car hire company in Maryland with deals as low as $49.05/day found in the past two weeks. Avis is another inexpensive option with rates as low as $88.01/day.

What is the best car rental company in Maryland?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Maryland is Hertz (rated 6.2/10 with 123 reviews). Avis (rated 7.0/10 with 63 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

Planning to hire a car in Maryland? February is the cheapest month, costing about $58 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $104. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$68

February

$58

March

$72

April

$83

May

$100

June

$103

July

$104

August

$91

September

$81

October

$86

November

$84

December

$83

What car do most people hire in Maryland?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Maryland are the following: Intermediate cars (Toyota Corolla or similar), Compact cars (Nissan Versa or similar), and SUV cars (Dodge Durango or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Maryland?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 46 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Maryland at 23.

Top hire agencies in Maryland

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Maryland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Maryland. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Hertz

6.2
Okay
123 reviews23 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Avis

7.0
Good
63 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.9
Okay
57 reviews46 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.5

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.1

Budget

6.8
Okay
46 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.9

NextCar

6.5
Okay
29 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.9

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.3

Dollar

2.0
Poor
1 review10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Rent-A-Wreck

2.0
Poor
1 review3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Thrifty

9 locations

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Maryland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Maryland for a week from Thrifty?

    Hiring a car in Maryland for a week can be a great option for travel. Thrifty, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $730/week on average.

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

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Maryland for a month is certainly possible.

Car hires by fuel type in Maryland

Browse car hires by fuel type in Maryland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Maryland. Deals were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Maryland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($61+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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