




Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Maryland. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on August 10, 2026.
Most popular company | NextCar |
|---|---|
Most common car type | Standard |
Average price per day | $57 |
Cheapest price per day | $24 |
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you rent a car in Maryland, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
January
$49
February
$45
March
$58
April
$59
May
$65
June
$71
July
$76
August
$62
September
$51
October
$55
November
$56
December
$61
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
NextCar
Avis
Budget
Hertz
Dollar
Thrifty
Rent-A-Wreck
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Maryland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on August 10, 2026.
While the minimum driving age in Maryland is 16, you need to be at least 21 years of age to drive a rental car in Maryland, bearing in mind that an additional underage surcharge applies to all drivers under the age of 25. Also, younger renters can't rent luxury cars, SUVs, or passenger-type vans. Car rentals in Maryland require US nationals to present a credit card and a valid driver's license. While you can still use a government-issued temporary or provisional license, foreign nationals are required to hold an International Driving Permit (IDP) and a valid license from their country of origin. Provided they have a valid driver's license and credit card, EU nationals looking up rental cars in Maryland of any type can book and operate the vehicle without restrictions.
If you're a driver under the age of 21, you must never a Maryland car rental with any measure of alcohol in your system. If you are found guilty of an impaired driving offense, you're most likely to face criminal penalties and license sanctions. Whether operating a cheap car rental or luxury car rental in Maryland, you must always yield right of way to pedestrians, cyclists, ambulances, and other motorists approaching an intersection. Drivers must keep to the stipulated speed limit while ensuring that all passengers in the car wear seat belts and children under the age of eight are in a booster seat. Always check with each city's Department of Motor Vehicles for recent law changes.
The most preferred car rental in Maryland include mid-size pickup trucks, economy, compact, and SUVs, all unique to different transport needs. If traveling with family, we recommend a passenger van rental, unlike someone who is visiting the city on business. In this case, a luxury car rental in Maryland like a Ford Mustang would be ideal. If you want a fuel-efficient, economy car rental, consider the all-reliable SUV that can take on the back roads of Maryland. Don't be intimidated by an electric car rental because they are economical, plus you can find fast-charging stations around Maryland’s city center.
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $57/day when booking a rental car in Maryland. The best deal a user found was for $22/day from Turo, booked on Aug. 8.
From NextCar you can rent a car in Maryland from about $376 per week on average.
Typically how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Maryland however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.
Our recent data shows that Turo can potentially be 80% below the average car rental price in Maryland. Check prices and availability for Turo and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in Maryland is on average $1,610 a month or $54 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Maryland car rental.
Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Maryland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($31+).