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Cheap Car Hire in New Orleans from $51

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 New Orleans with a pick-up date of 30/7 and drop-off date of 27/8. 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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New Orleans car hires in 2025

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

Most popular company

DOLLAR

Price of petrol per litre

$1.43

Average price per day

$66

Cheapest price per day

$51

Popular car types in New Orleans

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

medium car is the cheapest car type you can hire in New Orleans this past week from 28 hire locations out of 13 hire agencies. Prices for a New Orleans medium car hire start from $51/day. Check out available deals for 6 car types currently offered at listed car hire agencies here:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Compare car hire deals in New Orleans by type

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

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

Here are the best New Orleans large car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

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

Here are the best New Orleans van hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

MG 3$58/day
2
M
A/C
MG 3
MG MG4$63/day
4
M
A/C
MG MG4

Best car hire deals found in New Orleans

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in New Orleans. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New Orleans with an average daily rate of $86. Data was last updated on 10 luglio 2025.
Check out some of the very best car hire deals we've found in New Orleans. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Hyundai Elantra$51/day
5
M
A/C
Hyundai Elantra
Polestar 2$52/day
5
M
A/C
Polestar 2
Nissan X-Trail$57/day
5
M
A/C
Nissan X-Trail

Cheapflights insights for New Orleans car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in New Orleans?

Book your car hire in New Orleans 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around $72/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 25% off the average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in New Orleans?

Looking to hire a car in New Orleans? Dollar had the lowest prices in the past two weeks, starting at only $56.84/day. Hertz also offers competitive rates, with deals beginning at $66.01/day.

What is the best car rental company in New Orleans?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in New Orleans is Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 33 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.4/10 with 99 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New Orleans?

At New Orleans, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $77. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging $98 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 New Orleans, the best time to hire a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $77. Conversely, November is the priciest month, averaging $98 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

$77

February

$87

March

$86

April

$92

May

$92

June

$83

July

$92

August

$87

September

$80

October

$92

November

$98

December

$83

What car do most people hire in New Orleans?

Full-size cars (Ford Transit or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Orleans. Intermediate cars (Acura TLX or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by SUV cars (Nissan Armada or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in New Orleans?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in New Orleans at 4.

Top hire agencies in New Orleans

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New Orleans known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New Orleans. Reviews were last updated on 10 luglio 2025.
Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in New Orleans, including Budget, Hertz and Dollar in New Orleans. Browse through some of the top car hire agencies in New Orleans, including Budget, Hertz and Dollar.

Budget

6.6
Okay
33 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

Hertz

5.4
Fair
99 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.7

Dollar

5.3
Fair
65 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.3

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
43 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.3

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
13 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Avis

4.8
Mediocre
23 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.8

Economy Rent a Car

4.6
Mediocre
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.4

Ace

4.2
Mediocre
23 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

4.5

Overall

4.1

Pick-up/drop-off

4.8

Value

5.2

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New Orleans, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 10 luglio 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in New Orleans?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $66/day when booking a car hire in New Orleans. The absolute best deal a user found was for $57/day from Dollar, booked on Jul. 6.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New Orleans for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies in New Orleans, offering car hire for around $465 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New Orleans?

    Typically, how long you can hire a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For New Orleans however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in New Orleans for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Dollar can potentially be 14% below the average car hire price in New Orleans. Check prices and availability for Dollar and save on this extended car hire. The cost of hiring a vehicle in New Orleans is on average $1,994 a month or $66 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your New Orleans car hire.

  • How much is a car hire in New Orleans for a weekend?

    For a weekend car hire in New Orleans, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Intermediate hire in New Orleans is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Intermediate for August, it will cost approximately $62 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in New Orleans

Browse car hires by fuel type in New Orleans. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in New Orleans. Deals were last updated on 10 luglio 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in New Orleans. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($26+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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