Car hire in India
Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in India
Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more
Find India car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change
India car hire at a glance
| Most popular provider | Europcar |
|---|---|
| Most popular car | Premium/Luxury, 4-5 doors |
| Pick-up points | 20, Hyderabad is most popular |
| Cheapest price found | Rs6,088 per day, Mumbai |
| Cheapest month to rent | July |
| Best time to book | 3 weeks before |
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Cities in India
Take a look at the different cities in India you can set off from. You could find a great price somewhere less travelled.
Airports in India
If you’re flying to India it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.
Find the best car rental deal in India
Find the cheapest time to hire a car in India
The cheapest month to rent a car in India is August, when the average cost per day is Rs12,412. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is July, when the average cost per day is Rs12,619. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in India is April.Explore India
Car hire in India: FAQs
Getting the cheapest car rental in India
Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.Pick the right ride
Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in India is Premium, 4-5 doors .
Compare across companies
The most popular companies in India are Europcar, Avis and S.S.TRAVELS. The cheapest company we've found is INFINITY RENT. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.
Get your timing right
It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are Rs6,087 a day and Rs12,109 a week.
Be flexible
Not sure where in India you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of India. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in India is Hyderabad. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Mumbai.
Hire a car long term in India
Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.
Save on fuel
You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in India with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.
