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Cheap Car Hire in Rhode Island

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Popular car types in Rhode Island

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Rhode Island and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 7 November 2025.
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Economy

Economy

$85+

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Compact

Compact

$63+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

$65+

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Full-size

Full-size

$95+

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SUV

SUV

$118+

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People mover

People mover

$108+

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Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

$154+

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Premium

Premium

$69+

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Luxury

Luxury

$59+

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Premium SUV

Premium SUV

$135+

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Standard SUV

Standard SUV

$74+

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Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

$77+

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Compact SUV

Compact SUV

$84+

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Open-air all-terrain

Open-air all-terrain

$100+

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Supplier choice

Supplier choice

$114+

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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 $74/day – about 20% less than the yearly average.

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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 8.5/10). Alamo (rated 8.4/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.5
Alamo
Alamo
8.4
Budget
Budget
7.7
Dollar
Dollar
7.6

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

Planning to hire a car in Rhode Island? January is the cheapest month, costing about $66 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $130. 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

$67

March

$101

April

$91

May

$95

June

$110

July

$130

August

$121

September

$84

October

$104

November

$80

December

$81

What car do most people hire in Rhode Island?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Rhode Island are the following: Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar), SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), and Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 11 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Rhode Island at 10.

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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 8 car hire companies in Rhode Island. Reviews were last updated on 7 November 2025.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

11 locations
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Alamo

1 location
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Budget

6 locations
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Dollar

2 locations
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Hertz

10 locations
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National

1 location
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Avis

4 locations
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Payless

1 location
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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 7 November 2025.

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

    Hiring a car in Rhode Island for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $440/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 7 November 2025.
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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 ($29+).

Electric

Electric

$29+

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Hybrid

Hybrid

$42+

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