South Bend

Cheap Car Hire in South Bend

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Cheapflights insights for South Bend car hires

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

How far in advance should I hire a car in South Bend?

For the best savings on car hire in South Bend, make your reservation 75 days before pickup. The average price then is just $97/day – about 36% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in South Bend?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in South Bend is Budget (rated 6.1/10 with 30 reviews). National (rated 10.0/10 with 1 review) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in South Bend?

The cheapest month to hire a car in South Bend is February, when you can expect to pay $97/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in South Bend is May ($116/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$98

February

$97

March

$107

April

$115

May

$117

June

$113

July

$115

August

$107

September

$112

October

$104

November

$109

December

$103

What car do most people hire in South Bend?

SUV cars (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting South Bend. Full-size cars (Ford Transit or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Luxury cars (Chrysler 300 or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in South Bend?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Budget has the second-highest number of locations in South Bend at 2.

Top hire agencies in South Bend

Explore the leading car hire agencies in South Bend known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in South Bend. Reviews were last updated on 29 August 2025.

Budget

6.1
Okay
30 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.2

National

10.0
Wonderful
1 review1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
10 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.7

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

8.4

Alamo

7.7
Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.8

Avis

7.3
Good
6 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

6.9

Hertz

1 location

Easirent

1 location

Dollar

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in South Bend, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 August 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Bend?

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

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