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Cheap Car Hire in Rhode Island

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Cheapflights insights for Rhode Island car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in Rhode Island?

For the best savings on car hire in Rhode Island, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $77/day – about 22% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Rhode Island?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Rhode Island is Enterprise Rent-A-Car (rated 9.0/10 with 2 reviews). Hertz (rated 7.3/10 with 28 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Rhode Island?

Planning to hire a car in Rhode Island? February is the cheapest month, costing about $65 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $132. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$66

February

$65

March

$99

April

$91

May

$94

June

$110

July

$132

August

$123

September

$88

October

$112

November

$81

December

$84

Which car hire company has the most locations in Rhode Island?

Hertz has 7 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the second-highest number of locations in Rhode Island at 4.

Top hire agencies in Rhode Island

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Rhode Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 6 car hire companies in Rhode Island. Reviews were last updated on 13 June 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.0
Wonderful
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

9.0

Comfort

9.0

Overall

9.0

Pick-up/drop-off

9.0

Value

9.0

Hertz

7.3
Good
28 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Avis

7.3
Good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.8

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.4

Thrifty

5.4
Fair
5 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

4.3

Budget

5.4
Fair
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

5.6

Dollar

2 locations

Car hire FAQs

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

    Hiring a car in Rhode Island 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 $413/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rhode Island?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Rhode Island it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

Car hires by fuel type in Rhode Island

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

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Rhode Island. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($85+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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