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Cheap Car Rentals in Connecticut from $32

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What are the car rental prices for popular cities in Connecticut?

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in Connecticut

Price

$39 - $78

Out of all the popular cities in Connecticut, Groton is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $39/day. Renting a car in Groton is 50% cheaper than renting one in Oxford where the per day rate is around $78. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Connecticut to get a rental car in are: Danbury ($43/day), Bridgeport ($44/day), and New Haven ($46/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Hartford should expect to spend around $46/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Connecticut is Hartford.

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

January

$57

February

$61

March

$65

April

$65

May

$65

June

$79

July

$89

August

$77

September

$71

October

$81

November

$69

December

$69

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Connecticut is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. 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 Connecticut

There are currently 14,638 rental locations operating in Connecticut spread across 275 car rental agencies. In the past week, the cheapest car type to rent in Connecticut is Large at $32 a day. Below are all the 7 car types available for renting in the area, along with estimated starting prices:

Compare available car types for rental in Connecticut

Small Cars

$62 - $82

All Car Types

$91 - $115

To rent a Small car in Connecticut, you would pay an average price of $70/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Connecticut (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$82/day). In fact, May is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Connecticut. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Connecticut, renting a Small car saves you 28% 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 Connecticut Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Connecticut, you would pay an average price of $73/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Connecticut (~$65/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$80/day). In fact, April is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Connecticut. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Connecticut, renting a Medium car saves you 25% 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 Connecticut Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Connecticut, you would pay an average price of $91/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Connecticut (~$80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~$121/day). In fact, January is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Connecticut. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Connecticut, renting a Large car saves you 7% 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 Connecticut Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Connecticut, you would pay an average price of $85/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Connecticut (~$75/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$96/day). In fact, January is about 13% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Connecticut. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Connecticut, renting a SUV car saves you 13% 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 Connecticut SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Connecticut, you would pay an average price of $131/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Connecticut (~$114/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$147/day). In fact, August is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Connecticut. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Connecticut, renting a Van car is 26% 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 Connecticut Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in Connecticut, you would pay an average price of $108/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Connecticut (~$90/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$127/day). In fact, February is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Connecticut. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Connecticut, renting a Luxury car is 10% 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 Connecticut Luxury rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Convertible car in Connecticut, you would pay an average price of $133/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in Connecticut (~$104/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$190/day). In fact, November is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Connecticut. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Connecticut, renting a Convertible car 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.

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Top rental agencies in Connecticut

Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in Connecticut, including those serving the greater Hartford, Bristol and New London area. Helpful information on each car rental agency is available, including reviews, pricing, pickup location, and more.

Hertz

6.9
Okay
201 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.8

Budget

6.7
Okay
161 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.6

Alamo

8.6
Very good
72 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.9

Comfort

8.9

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.4

Value

8.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2
Very good
87 reviews22 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.9

Dollar

7.7
Good
77 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

Thrifty

6.7
Okay
33 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.4

Avis

6.6
Okay
88 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.3

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.7

Value

6.6

National

10.0
Wonderful
2 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Best Connecticut Car Rental Deals Found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Connecticut recently found.
These are some the most attractive deals we've found on rentals cars within the Connecticut region, including options close to Hartford, Bristol and New London. If these deals don't match what you're looking for, not to worry -- deals are updated on a regular basis.

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Small Car Rentals in Connecticut

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Luxury Car Rentals in Connecticut

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in Connecticut from the best rental car providers in the country.
These are some of the best options we've found when it comes to luxury car rentals in Connecticut, including pickup locations near Hartford, Bristol and New London. If you don't see a deal that suits you, return soon as new offers are always being added.

Van Rentals in Connecticut

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on vacation. Find deals like the ones below for Connecticut van rentals.
Finding the right van for rent in Connecticut can be daunting, so we've assembled these deals for you, including including pickup locations near Hartford, Bristol and New London. Be sure to come back soon for more deals if you don't find one that is perfect for you.
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