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

Below are the cheapest cities to rent a car in Maryland

Price

$30 - $50

Out of all the popular cities in Maryland, Gaithersburg is the cheapest city to rent a car in at just $30/day. Renting a car in Gaithersburg is 40% cheaper than renting one in Ocean City where the per day rate is around $50. Other fairly inexpensive cities in Maryland to get a rental car in are: Annapolis ($36/day), Baltimore ($38/day), and Frederick ($40/day). While these cities typically have cheaper prices than the rest of the country, travelers looking to rent a car in Baltimore should expect to spend around $38/day on their transportation. The most popular city to rent a car in Maryland is Baltimore.

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

January

$45

February

$47

March

$55

April

$55

May

$56

June

$58

July

$58

August

$58

September

$54

October

$63

November

$58

December

$58

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Maryland is January. 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 Maryland

Small is the cheapest car type you can rent in Maryland this past week from 14,760 rental locations out of 283 rental agencies. Prices for a Maryland Small rental start from $22/day. Check out available deals for 7 car types currently offered at listed car rental agencies here:

Compare available car types for rental in Maryland

Small

$46 - $65

All Car Types

$69 - $98

To rent a Small in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $55/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Small in Maryland (~$46/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is February (~$65/day). In fact, January is about 17% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Small rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, renting a Small saves you 36% 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 Maryland Small rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Medium in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $61/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a Medium in Maryland (~$53/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is April (~$69/day). In fact, November is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Medium rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, renting a Medium saves you 29% 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 Maryland Medium rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Large in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $76/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Large in Maryland (~$69/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$94/day). In fact, January is about 11% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Large rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, renting a Large saves you 10% 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 Maryland Large rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $72/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Maryland (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$88/day). In fact, January is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, renting a SUV saves you 16% 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 Maryland SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Van in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $123/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Van in Maryland (~$109/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$136/day). In fact, January is about 12% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Van rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, renting a Van is 31% 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 Maryland Van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Pickup Truck in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $59/day. March is the cheapest month to rent a Pickup Truck in Maryland (~$42/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$166/day). In fact, March is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Pickup Truck rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, renting a Pickup Truck saves you 31% 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 Maryland Pickup Truck rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Luxury in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $90/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Luxury in Maryland (~$68/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is March (~$111/day). In fact, January is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Luxury rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, renting a Luxury is 6% 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 Maryland Luxury rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a Convertible in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $122/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a Convertible in Maryland (~$73/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$191/day). In fact, January is about 41% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a Convertible rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, renting a Convertible is 31% 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 Maryland

Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Maryland, including pickup locations serving Baltimore, Gaithersburg and Hagerstown. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Maryland, including locations around Baltimore, Gaithersburg and Hagerstown.

Hertz

6.5
Okay
100 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.4

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.5
Okay
51 reviews14 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.9

Value

6.6

Budget

5.7
Fair
35 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

5.6

Avis

6.4
Okay
18 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.8

NextCar

5.7
Fair
16 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

5.8

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

5.2

Rent-A-Wreck

4 reviews1 location

Sunnycars

1 location

VIPCars Recommendation

1 location

Best Maryland car rental deals found

Check out some of the best deals for car rentals in Maryland recently found.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Maryland, including locations near Baltimore, Gaithersburg and Hagerstown. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.

Car rental FAQs

What are the requirements to rent a car in Maryland?

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.

What are the rules for driving in Maryland?

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.

What type of car is recommended for driving in Maryland?

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.

What is the cheapest rental car found in Maryland?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $54/day when booking a rental car in Maryland. The best deal a user found was for $26/day from Turo, booked on Sep. 24.

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Super Cheap (10.0 rating), Signature Rent A Car (10.0 rating) and Priceless (9.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Maryland.

What are gas prices like in Maryland?

The average gas price in Maryland is $4.16/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $50 and $72 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How much does it cost to rent a car in Maryland for a week from NextCar?

From NextCar you can rent a car in Maryland from about $315 per week on average.

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

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting the vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 36% on your car rental. For a below average price in Maryland, Cheapflights recommends booking your car rental at least 7 days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Maryland?

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.

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

Our recent data shows that Turo can potentially be 56% 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 $1,349 a month or $45 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Maryland car rental.

Small car rentals in Maryland

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

Luxury car rentals in Maryland

Arrive in style when you rent a luxury car in Maryland 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 Maryland, including pickup locations near Baltimore, Gaithersburg and Hagerstown. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.

Van rentals in Maryland

Some people need a little more room to get around comfortably on vacation. Find deals like the ones below for Maryland van rentals.
For those needing a little more space, we've found these great deals on van rentals in Maryland, including pickup near Baltimore, Gaithersburg and Hagerstown. We're constantly updating these deals so check back soon if you don't find what you're looking for.
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