Chennai

Cheap Car Rentals in Chennai from $23

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 Chennai with a pick-up date of 5/27 and drop-off date of 5/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Chennai car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Chennai. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on May 15, 2025.

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per gallon

$4.43

Average price per day

$50

Cheapest price per day

$23

Cheapest time to rent a car in Chennai

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Chennai and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on May 15, 2025.

January

$67

February

$67

March

$66

April

$67

May

$67

June

$63

July

$62

August

$44

September

$58

October

$67

November

$68

December

$67

Compare available car types for rental in Chennai

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Chennai to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on May 15, 2025.

Small cars

$23 - $81

All Car Types

$55 - $68

To rent a small car in Chennai, India, you would pay an average price of $50/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Chennai, India (~$23/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$81/day). In fact, October is about 55% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Chennai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chennai, renting a small car saves you 17% 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 car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Chennai, India, you would pay an average price of $52/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Chennai, India (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$64/day). In fact, October is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Chennai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chennai, renting a medium car saves you 15% 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 car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Chennai, India, you would pay an average price of $67/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Chennai, India (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$69/day). In fact, March is about 3% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Chennai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chennai, renting a large car is 11% 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 car 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 $52/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Chennai, India (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$57/day). In fact, January is about 9% 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 15% 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 $82/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a van in Chennai, India (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$99/day). In fact, August is about 19% 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 is 27% 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 van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in Chennai, India, you would pay an average price of $66/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Chennai, India (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is January (~$66/day). In fact, January is about 0% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Chennai. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Chennai, renting a luxury car is 8% 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 luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Chevrolet Spark$23/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Nissan Versa$35/day
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Nissan Versa
Ford Focus$64/day
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Ford Focus

Top rental agencies in Chennai

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Chennai known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Chennai. Reviews were last updated on May 15, 2025.
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

2 locations

Car Club

2 locations

Eco Rent

2 locations

Best car rental deals found in Chennai

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Chennai. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Chennai with an average daily rate of $106. Data was last updated on May 15, 2025.
The best prices on car rentals in Chennai we've found at this time. If these deals don't completely appeal to you, check back soon for alternative offers.
Chevrolet Spark$23/day
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Chevrolet Spark
Chrysler Pacifica$35/day
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Chrysler Pacifica
Ford Focus$35/day
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Ford Focus

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Chennai, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on May 15, 2025.
  • What is the cheapest rental car found in Chennai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $50/day when booking a rental car in Chennai. The best deal a user found was for $44/day from Europcar, booked on May 11.

  • 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 $309 per week on average.

  • 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 $1,324, with the average price for a rental being around $44 a day. Book with Europcar, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 21% less compared to the average price of car rentals in Chennai.

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

    $0 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 June, you can expect to find car rental prices on Cheapflights for as low as $53/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in Chennai

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Chennai. Deals were last updated on May 15, 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Chennai. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Gas/Diesel

Gas/Diesel

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