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India car rentals in 2026

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in India. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 11 February 2026.

Most popular company

Europcar

Most common car type

Compact

Average price per day

S$ 144

Cheapest price per day

S$ 112
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Cheapflights insights for India car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car hire in India, make your reservation 79 days before pickup. The average price then is just S$ 67/day – about 1% less than the yearly average.

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What is the cheapest month to rent a car in India?

At India, the best time to rent a car is at August, with an average daily rate of just S$ 70. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging S$ 102 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In India, the best time to rent a car is in August, with an average daily rate of just S$ 70. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging S$ 102 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

S$ 82

February

S$ 90

March

S$ 91

April

S$ 91

May

S$ 102

June

S$ 91

July

S$ 72

August

S$ 70

September

S$ 81

October

S$ 76

November

S$ 71

December

S$ 74

Which car hire company has the most locations in India?

Instant Cabs has 67 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in India at 49.

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Top rental agencies in India

Explore the leading car rental agencies in India known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in India. Reviews were last updated on 11 February 2026.

Hertz

6.0
Okay
1 review•8 locations
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Avis

2.0
Poor
3 reviews•15 locations
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Europcar

2.0
Poor
1 review•49 locations
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

SS Travels

2.0
Poor
1 review•21 locations
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Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Gozo Cabs

18 locations
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IndeCab

7 locations
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MyChoize Car Rental

16 locations
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1First Car Rental

9 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in India, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 11 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest city to get a rental car in India?

    When visiting India, it is typically cheapest to rent your car in Chennai where rental cars typically will cost around S$ 144/day (0% less than the country average). The absolute cheapest rental car price in India was found in Chennai for just S$ 83/day.

  • What side of the road do you drive on in India?

    Cars travel on the left side of the road in India.

Car rentals by fuel type in India

Browse car rentals by fuel type in India. Deals were last updated on 11 February 2026.
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Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

S$ 156+

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