Dallas

Cheap Car Rentals in Dallas from $20

Same drop-off
Dallas, TX
Thu 9/28
Noon
Thu 10/5
Noon
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Dallas car rentals in 2023

Most popular company

EASIRENT

Price of gas per gallon

$4.13

Average price per day

$53

Cheapest price per day

$24

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

January

$51

February

$54

March

$54

April

$52

May

$50

June

$54

July

$57

August

$53

September

$58

October

$69

November

$65

December

$61

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Dallas is May. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. 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 Dallas

In Dallas, there are 87 active rental locations from 31 car rental companies. Medium is the cheapest car type to rent in Dallas in the past week - currently priced from $20/day. View deals for 6 car types available to rent in this destination:

Compare available car types for rental in Dallas

Small Cars

$45 - $60

All Car Types

$77 - $101

To rent a Small car in Dallas, the United States, you would pay an average price of $52/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a Small car in Dallas, the United States (~$45/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$60/day). In fact, June is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Dallas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dallas, renting a Small car saves you 41% 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 Dallas Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium car in Dallas, the United States, you would pay an average price of $56/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Medium car in Dallas, the United States (~$47/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$71/day). In fact, December is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Dallas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dallas, renting a Medium car saves you 35% 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 Dallas Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large car in Dallas, the United States, you would pay an average price of $74/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Large car in Dallas, the United States (~$61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$85/day). In fact, August is about 18% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Dallas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dallas, renting a Large 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 Dallas Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV car in Dallas, the United States, you would pay an average price of $68/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a SUV car in Dallas, the United States (~$60/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$80/day). In fact, August is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Dallas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dallas, renting a SUV car saves you 21% 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 Dallas SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van car in Dallas, the United States, you would pay an average price of $114/day. August is the cheapest month to rent a Van car in Dallas, the United States (~$92/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is November (~$135/day). In fact, August is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Dallas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dallas, renting a Van car is 25% 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 Dallas Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck car in Dallas, the United States, you would pay an average price of $89/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck car in Dallas, the United States (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$115/day). In fact, May is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for Dallas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dallas, renting a Pickup Truck car is 3% 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 Dallas Pickup Truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury car in Dallas, the United States, you would pay an average price of $102/day. September is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury car in Dallas, the United States (~$83/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$120/day). In fact, September is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Dallas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dallas, renting a Luxury car 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.

To rent a Convertible car in Dallas, the United States, you would pay an average price of $139/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible car in Dallas, the United States (~$110/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$188/day). In fact, December is about 21% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Dallas. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Dallas, renting a Convertible car is 38% 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.

Toyota Yaris$24/day
2
M
A/C
Toyota Yaris
Ford Focus$25/day
4
M
A/C
Ford Focus
Hyundai Accent$33/day
4
M
A/C
Hyundai Accent

Tips for renting a car in Dallas

  • When driving a rented car in Dallas with a child aged 4-8, keep in mind that every USA driver is required to utilize safety child seats. So make sure to ask for a baby seat whenever you rent a car in Dallas from your preferred rental provider.
  • To get about most of the Dallas-area cities, you can hire a vehicle of your choice. The best option might be to navigate the congested streets with a compact car or a premium sedan. For trips with your loved ones to surrounding cities, like Highland Park, University Park, or Irving, which are only a short drive away, a larger vehicle, like an SUV or double-cab pickup, provides ample room for storage as well as seats.
  • Dallas mandates an age limit of 20 to rent an automobile. Renters who are below the age of 25 must pay an extra underage fee. The large bulk of Dallas rental agencies will let you drive their cars without charging you an extra bill if you're under 20 and need a rental car for a real military or even governmental duty.

Top rental agencies in Dallas

Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Dallas, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget in Dallas. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Dallas, including Alamo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Budget.

Alamo

8.6
Very good
164 reviews‱2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.7

Pick-up/drop-off

8.7

Value

8.2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.1
Good
204 reviews‱15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.1

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.0

Budget

6.1
Okay
261 reviews‱7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Avis

6.0
Okay
116 reviews‱7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.8

Thrifty

6.0
Okay
192 reviews‱4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.9

Hertz

5.3
Fair
422 reviews‱12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.4

Dollar

4.6
Mediocre
262 reviews‱2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

5.4

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

4.8

E-Z Rent-A-Car

8.1
Very good
63 reviews‱2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.0

Best Dallas car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Dallas recently found.
Check out some of the very best car rental deals we've found in Dallas. Check back soon for more deals if you're not finding the one you're looking for.

Car rental FAQs

What rules of the road must I abide by in Dallas?

You should be aware of a number of important traffic laws before you hit the road with your cheap Dallas car rental. In Dallas, it is against the law to use a phone while driving. Drivers in Dallas are always required to follow the posted speed limits on designated roadways. When driving your rental automobile on highways without speed limit signs, it is advised that you adhere to the overall speed restrictions specified by the traffic authorities. On every unpaved road in Dallas, keep your speed to 30 mph or less. In school zones, the top speed restriction on all roads in Dallas is 20 mph. The main prerequisite is that all drivers of rental cars follow the 70 mph maximum speed limit on Dallas' rural interstate roads.

What benefits come with driving a rental car in Dallas?

Booking affordable vehicle rentals is the most practical approach for visitors to conveniently see the various places that are located inside Dallas city. In contrast to using Dallas's public transit, which has predetermined routes and just a set timetable, renting a car gives you far more freedom to go anywhere you want. In Dallas, shuttles or buses that are primarily used for public transit frequently go along predetermined routes. The George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, Reunion Tower, Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Gardens, and The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza are a few locations you might wish to visit with your affordable car rental in Dallas. Renting a car also offers the convenience of easy mobility because you always have accessibility to the car and may go wherever you want, whenever you want.

What forms of identification do you need to hire a car in Dallas?

Before they're able to reserve their desired rental car in Dallas, renters must present the car rental businesses with a range of required paperwork. These include your official forms of identification, a valid driver's license with at least one year of driving experience, a hard copy of the confirmation voucher you received for the car booking from your suitable rental agency, as well as any additional documentation your specific Dallas rental car company may need. It's also necessary to have credit and debit cards with the necessary credit limit that are authorized in the name of the principal lessee of the car rental traveling from Dallas, USA. The credit card that's used to retain the security deposit for your rental automobile needs to have at least $200 on it. If you have a valid international driver's license, you can hire a car in Dallas even though you did not get your license there.

What is the cheapest rental car found in Dallas?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $53/day when booking a rental car in Dallas. The best deal a user found was for $24/day from Agency Car Rentals DFW, booked on Jul. 28.

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Dallas?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Silvercar (10.0 rating), Alamo (8.6 rating) and E-Z Rent-A-Car (8.1 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Dallas.

What are gas prices like in Dallas?

The average gas price in Dallas is $4.13/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $49 and $71 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Dallas for a week from Easirent?

Easirent is one of the top picks in Dallas. They can have you in a rental car for about $293 per week on average.

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

Generally, for a better deal in Dallas it’s recommended to book in a timely manner (to save up to 43%). Cheapflights recommends you book around 7 days prior to your pickup date. Booking as early as you can also increases the likelihood that you’ll get the ideal car.

Can I rent a car for a month in Dallas?

Yes, renting a vehicle in Dallas for a month is certainly possible.

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

Prices can be as low as $1,257 if you consider booking with Agency Car Rentals DFW. That price represents savings of 81% compared to the Dallas average. The monthly cost of a car rental in Dallas is on average $1,257 ($42/day).

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

The average price for a weekend car rental in Dallas is $71. Renting a Standard is your cheapest option if you’ve looking to save money on your weekend car rental in Dallas. For the month of October, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in Dallas for as low as $57/day.

What car do most people rent in Dallas?

The most popular car to rent while in Dallas is the Class Commercial Truck, which is a Standard vehicle.

Small car rentals in Dallas

Search more Dallas car rental deals like the ones below from popular area providers and save on gas mileage.

Car type options available for Dallas

Explore different vehicle types you can rent in Dallas
Best Car Rental Deals
We make it easy and fast to find and compare deals from 70,000+ rental locations and hundreds of agencies.
No Surprises
Prices shown to you will be completely in full, without any hidden charges or fees.
Free Cancellation
Plans change — we get it. And that’s why you can search and book rental cars on Cheapflights from agencies that offer free cancellation