Chennai

Cheap Car Rentals in Chennai from $35

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
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Chennai car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per gallon

$4.66

Average price per day

$61

Cheapest price per day

$46

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Chennai?

January

$63

February

$64

March

$60

April

$70

May

$79

June

$78

July

$69

August

$67

September

$61

October

$62

November

$61

December

$69

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chennai is March. The most expensive time to rent a car is May. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Popular car types in Chennai

In Chennai, there are 21 active rental locations from 10 car rental companies. Small is the cheapest car type to rent in Chennai in the past week - currently priced from $35/day. View deals for 4 car types available to rent in this destination:

Compare available car types for rental in Chennai

Small

$48 - $74

All Car Types

$80 - $139

To rent a Small in Chennai, India, you would pay an average price of $57/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Small in Chennai, India (~$48/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$74/day). In fact, August is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Chennai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chennai, renting a Small saves you 49% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chennai Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium in Chennai, India, you would pay an average price of $86/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Medium in Chennai, India (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$111/day). In fact, November is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Chennai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chennai, renting a Medium saves you 22% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chennai Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large in Chennai, India, you would pay an average price of $130/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Large in Chennai, India (~$82/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$166/day). In fact, September is about 37% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Chennai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chennai, renting a Large is 16% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chennai Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Chennai, India, you would pay an average price of $85/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Chennai, India (~$49/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$117/day). In fact, August is about 43% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Chennai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chennai, renting a SUV saves you 23% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity. Here are the best Chennai SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van in Chennai, India, you would pay an average price of $97/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Van in Chennai, India (~$67/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$125/day). In fact, January is about 32% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Chennai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chennai, renting a Van saves you 11% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To rent a Luxury in Chennai, India, you would pay an average price of $228/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury in Chennai, India (~$133/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$370/day). In fact, September is about 42% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Chennai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chennai, renting a Luxury is 52% more expensive. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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Top rental agencies in Chennai

Rent a vehicle with one of these top rental car agencies serving Chennai, such as Hertz, Europcar and SS Travels. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Hertz

1 location

Europcar

3 locations

SS Travels

2 locations

Myles

4 locations

Instant Cabs

3 locations

Avis

1 review2 locations

Car Club

2 locations

Eco Rent

2 locations

Best Chennai car rental deals found

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Car rental FAQs

What is the cheapest rental car found in Chennai?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $61/day when booking a rental car in Chennai. The best deal a user found was for $46/day from Hertz, booked on Sep. 24.

What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Chennai?

According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Chennai from the following companies over the past two weeks: Hertz ($35/day), Avis ($44/day), and Europcar ($62/day).

What are gas prices like in Chennai?

The average gas price in Chennai is $4.66/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $55 and $80 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Chennai for a week from Avis?

From Avis you can rent a car in Chennai from about $466 per week on average.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Chennai for the best price?

Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 53% on a rental car in Chennai. Take advantage of a below-average prices by booking at least 79 days prior to your desired date.

Can I rent a car for a month in Chennai?

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

How much does it cost to rent a car in Chennai for a month?

Generally, a month-long car rental in Chennai can be found for about $1,996, with the average price for a rental being around $67 a day. Book with Hertz, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 39% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Chennai.

How much is a car rental in Chennai for a weekend?

$55 is typically the average cost for a rental car for the weekend in Chennai, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when traveling to Chennai, then opt for a Economy rental vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of October, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $63/day.

What car do most people rent in Chennai?

The most popular car to rent while in Chennai is the Class Luxury Car, which is a Luxury vehicle.

Small car rentals in Chennai

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Luxury car rentals in Chennai

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in Chennai from the best rental car providers in the country.
Ride in luxury during your trip to Chennai by selecting one these great deals we've found. Be sure that the car type, dates, pickup location and other key details suit your needs.

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