Maryland

Cheap Car Rentals in Maryland from $18

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 Maryland with a pick-up date of 10/31 and drop-off date of 11/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental.
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Maryland car rentals in 2024

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 octubre 17, 2024.

Most popular company

Hertz

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$58

Cheapest price per day

$18

Maryland car rental prices in popular cities

Discover the price range for renting a car in popular cities across Maryland, helping you budget and make informed decisions for your upcoming travel. There are 122 pickup locations in Maryland to choose from. Price data has been averaged over the last 12 months and was last updated on octubre 17, 2024.

Price

$38 - $43

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

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Maryland 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 octubre 17, 2024.

January

$38

February

$44

March

$53

April

$58

May

$66

June

$69

July

$69

August

$59

September

$54

October

$58

November

$56

December

$48

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

Compare available car types for rental in Maryland

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Maryland to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on octubre 17, 2024.

Small cars

$44 - $66

All Car Types

$56 - $87

To rent a small car in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $57/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Maryland (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$66/day). In fact, February is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, 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 Maryland small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $57/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Maryland (~$44/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$70/day). In fact, January is about 25% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, 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 Maryland medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $77/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Maryland (~$55/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$101/day). In fact, January is about 30% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, renting a large car is 13% 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 large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $69/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Maryland (~$57/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$93/day). In fact, January is about 19% 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 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 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 $107/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a van in Maryland (~$98/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$119/day). In fact, February is about 10% 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 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. 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 $37/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a pickup truck in Maryland (~$36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$105/day). In fact, January is about 3% 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 46% 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 car in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $90/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in Maryland (~$70/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$114/day). In fact, January is about 23% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for Maryland. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Maryland, renting a luxury 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 Maryland luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in Maryland, you would pay an average price of $96/day. December is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in Maryland (~$72/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~$120/day). In fact, December is about 25% 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 30% 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.

Ford Focus$31/day
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Ford Focus
Kia Rio$35/day
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Kia Rio
Hyundai Accent$35/day
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Hyundai Accent

Top rental agencies in Maryland

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Maryland known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Maryland. Reviews were last updated on octubre 17, 2024.
Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Maryland, including pickup locations serving Baltimore, Capitol Heights and Hagerstown. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Maryland, including locations around Baltimore, Capitol Heights and Hagerstown.

Hertz

6.1
Okay
125 reviews24 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.5

Overall

6.1

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

6.1

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
69 reviews46 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.5

Value

7.4

Avis

7.0
Good
64 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.0

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Budget

6.8
Okay
46 reviews16 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

6.8

NextCar

6.3
Okay
30 reviews10 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.7

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.0

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

8.0

Thrifty

5 locations

Dollar

4 locations

Best Maryland car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in Maryland. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in Maryland with an average daily rate of $41. Data was last updated on octubre 17, 2024.
Take a peek at some options we've found for car rentals in Maryland, including locations near Baltimore, Capitol Heights and Hagerstown. If these deals don't appeal to you, check back very soon as they are being updated frequently.
Chevrolet Cruze$28/day
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Chevrolet Cruze
Nissan Sentra$30/day
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Nissan Sentra
Toyota Prius$31/day
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Toyota Prius

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Maryland, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on octubre 17, 2024.
  • 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 $60/day when booking a rental car in Maryland. The best deal a user found was for $30/day from Turo, booked on Oct. 13.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in Maryland?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in Maryland from the following companies over the past two weeks: Turo ($28/day), Dollar ($31/day), and Hertz ($38/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), National (8.1 rating) and Silvercar (8.1 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 $3.48/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $41 and $60 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    From Hertz you can rent a car in Maryland from about $307 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 62% 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 $1,314 a month or $44 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your Maryland car rental.

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Small car rentals in Maryland

Find small car rental deals in Maryland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Maryland cost an average of $38 per day. Price data was last updated on octubre 17, 2024.
Hyundai i10$18/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$18/day
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Hyundai i10
Hyundai i10$36/day
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Hyundai i10

Luxury car rentals in Maryland

Find luxury car rental deals in Maryland from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Maryland cost an average of $43 per day. Price data was last updated on octubre 17, 2024.
These are some of the best options we've found when it comes to luxury car rentals in Maryland, including pickup locations near Baltimore, Capitol Heights and Hagerstown. Make sure to take a close look at each offer to ensure no unwanted surprises.
Audi A4$40/day
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Audi A4
Chrysler 300$40/day
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Chrysler 300
Chrysler 300$41/day
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Chrysler 300

Car rentals by fuel type in Maryland

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Maryland. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Maryland. Deals were last updated on octubre 17, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Maryland. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($33+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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