Rhode Island

Cheap Car Rentals in Rhode Island from C$ 65

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Rhode Island with a pick-up date of 4/8 and drop-off date of 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
Driver's age: 26-65
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Rhode Island car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Rhode Island. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 29 July 2025.

Most common car type

Mini

Popular car types in Rhode Island

Explore the most popular car models available for rent in Rhode Island and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car rental companies and was last updated on 29 July 2025.

There are currently 17,531 rental locations operating in Rhode Island spread across 356 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Rhode Island is medium car at C$ 65 a day. Below are all the 4 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Economy

Economy

C$ 73+

Compact

Compact

C$ 74+

Intermediate

Intermediate

C$ 82+

Standard

Standard

C$ 65+

Full-size

Full-size

C$ 108+

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

C$ 105+

Premium

Premium

C$ 68+

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

C$ 172+

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

C$ 76+

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

C$ 77+

Standard station wagon

Standard station wagon

C$ 77+

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

C$ 91+

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

C$ 114+

Compare car rental deals in Rhode Island by type

Here are the best Rhode Island small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Rhode Island medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best Rhode Island SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Mitsubishi MirageC$ 73/day
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5
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Mitsubishi Mirage
Honda CivicC$ 74/day
4
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A/C
Honda Civic
Toyota CamryC$ 81/day
2
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A/C
Toyota Camry

Best car rental deals found in Rhode Island

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Rhode Island. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Rhode Island with an average daily rate of C$ 93. Data was last updated on 29 July 2025.
Hyundai SonataC$ 65/day
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Hyundai Sonata
Buick RegalC$ 68/day
5
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Buick Regal
Mitsubishi MirageC$ 73/day
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Mitsubishi Mirage

Cheapflights insights for Rhode Island car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Rhode Island, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just C$ 71/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 rental company in Rhode Island is Budget (rated 7.5/10 with 52 reviews). Alamo (rated 8.2/10 with 9 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to rent a car in Rhode Island is January, when you can expect to pay C$ 52/day on average. The most expensive month to rent a car in Rhode Island is July (C$ 107/day on average). The average daily rental 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 rent.

January

C$ 52

February

C$ 54

March

C$ 77

April

C$ 81

May

C$ 85

June

C$ 96

July

C$ 107

August

C$ 97

September

C$ 77

October

C$ 92

November

C$ 73

December

C$ 69

What car do most people rent in Rhode Island?

The most popular types of cars to rent in Rhode Island are the following: Economy rentals (Fiat 500 or similar), Standard rentals (Chevrolet Equinox or similar), and SUV rentals (Chevrolet Equinox or similar).

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 13 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Rhode Island at 11.

Top rental agencies in Rhode Island

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

Budget

7.5
Good
52 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

Alamo

8.2
Very good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
14 reviews13 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.7

Avis

7.5
Good
15 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.2

National

7.3
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.6

Hertz

7.2
Good
27 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.5

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Payless

7.2
Good
7 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Thrifty

5.5
Fair
3 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

5.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.5

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Rhode Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 29 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Rhode Island for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is one of the top picks in Rhode Island. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 760 per week on average.

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

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Rhode Island however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Car rentals by fuel type in Rhode Island

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rhode Island. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Rhode Island. Deals were last updated on 29 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rhode Island. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest (C$ 51+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 51+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 70+

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