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Cheap Car Rentals in South Bend from $41

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South Bend car rentals in 2024

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in South Bend. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Most popular company

HERTZ

Price of gas per gallon

$3.63

Average price per day

$53

Cheapest price per day

$41

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in South Bend?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in South Bend 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 March 19, 2024.

January

$59

February

$61

March

$71

April

$60

May

$65

June

$68

July

$82

August

$71

September

$66

October

$68

November

$65

December

$70

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Bend 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.

Compare available car types for rental in South Bend

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in South Bend to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on March 19, 2024.

Small cars

$58 - $84

All Car Types

$74 - $103

To rent a small car in South Bend, the United States, you would pay an average price of $69/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a small car in South Bend, the United States (~$58/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$84/day). In fact, February is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for South Bend. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Bend, renting a small 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 South Bend small car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a medium car in South Bend, the United States, you would pay an average price of $73/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in South Bend, the United States (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$92/day). In fact, February is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for South Bend. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Bend, renting a medium 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 South Bend medium car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a large car in South Bend, the United States, you would pay an average price of $101/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a large car in South Bend, the United States (~$85/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is December (~$128/day). In fact, November is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for South Bend. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Bend, renting a large car is 14% 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 South Bend large car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a SUV in South Bend, the United States, you would pay an average price of $100/day. February is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in South Bend, the United States (~$74/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is August (~$124/day). In fact, February is about 26% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for South Bend. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Bend, renting a SUV 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 South Bend SUV rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a van in South Bend, the United States, you would pay an average price of $126/day. June is the cheapest month to rent a van in South Bend, the United States (~$106/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is May (~$161/day). In fact, June is about 16% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a van rental for South Bend. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Bend, 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 South Bend van rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a luxury car in South Bend, the United States, you would pay an average price of $106/day. May is the cheapest month to rent a luxury car in South Bend, the United States (~$77/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$158/day). In fact, May is about 29% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a luxury car rental for South Bend. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Bend, renting a luxury car is 19% 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 South Bend luxury car rental prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

To rent a convertible in South Bend, the United States, you would pay an average price of $58/day. October is the cheapest month to rent a convertible in South Bend, the United States (~$48/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is July (~$78/day). In fact, October is about 19% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a convertible rental for South Bend. When comparing with other car types available for rental in South Bend, renting a convertible saves you 33% 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.

Hyundai Venue$41/day
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Hyundai Venue
Toyota Yaris$44/day
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Toyota Yaris

Top rental agencies in South Bend

Explore the leading car rental agencies in South Bend known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in South Bend. Reviews were last updated on March 19, 2024.
Book your reservation with one of the top rental car agencies located in South Bend, including Budget, National and Alamo. Before making your selection, be sure to carefully review the feedback, double-check the pickup location, and verify other important details.

Budget

5.9
Fair
40 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.5

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.9

Value

6.0

National

1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Alamo

8.3
Very good
15 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

8.2

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

8.3

Hertz

8.0
Very good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Overall

7.6

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
14 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.8

Avis

7.2
Good
9 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.8

Overall

6.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

6.5

Dollar

6.9
Okay
12 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.8

Value

7.1

Easirent

1 location

Best South Bend car rental deals found

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car rental deals in South Bend. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect rental option for your needs. There are currently 8 rental car agencies in South Bend with an average daily rate of $50. Data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
The best prices on car rentals in South Bend we've found at this time. Deals are updated frequently so be sure to check back soon for more options.
Hyundai Venue$41/day
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A/C
Hyundai Venue
Nissan Sentra$42/day
5
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A/C
Nissan Sentra
Mini Countryman$42/day
5
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A/C
Mini Countryman

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in South Bend, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on March 19, 2024.
  • What are the requirements to rent a car in South Bend?

    Car rental locations in South Bend prefer renters to be 21 years or older, have a valid driver’s license, and a current credit card to pay for South Bend car rentals. Foreign drivers have access to all types of economy car rentals provided they have an English-language driver’s license or an International Driver’s License, a valid passport, and return ticket. Americans with temporary licenses and EU residents with active licenses are free to rent and drive car rentals in South Bend.

  • What are the rules for driving in South Bend?

    It is a punishable offense to operate your cheap car rentals with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of over 0.08%, being in a moving vehicle without seat belts, or driving South Bend rental cars over the posted speed limits. We recommend checking with the city’s Department of Motor Vehicles to ensure you’re driving car rentals in South Bend in accordance with state traffic laws. For example, you must give way to pedestrians, cyclists, and all service vehicles, and ensure children are restrained in weight and age-appropriate safety seats.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in South Bend?

    Most activities in South Bend require driving. Compacts, Intermediates, and Economy car rentals are ideal for budget-conscious travelers, and depending on your budget, Mid and Full-Size SUVs are a great choice for long weekend travels. For some class and style, consider luxury car rentals in South Bend.

  • What type are the best places to park in South Bend?

    There are numerous parking garage and surface lots options in the city. Depending on where you are, you can opt for the $4 per day North Main Street Lot, $10 per day Main and Colfax Garage, $9 per day at the DoubleTree Lot near 1st Source Bank. Although $10 per day, Leighton Garage and Wayne Street Garages are popular with long-term parkers because the first two hours are free. It’s also free to park rental cars in South Bend in these two garages after 5 pm and all day on weekends.

  • What is the cheapest rental car found in South Bend?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $53/day when booking a rental car in South Bend. The best deal a user found was for $28/day from Hertz, booked on Jul. 28.

  • What car rental company is typically the cheapest in South Bend?

    According to our data, users have found the cheapest deals when booking a rental car in South Bend from the following companies over the past two weeks: Budget ($41/day), Turo ($42/day), and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($44/day).

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

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (8.0 rating), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6 rating) and Avis (7.2 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in South Bend.

  • What are gas prices like in South Bend?

    The average gas price in South Bend is $3.63/gallon over the past month, costing you anywhere between $43 and $62 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

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

    Hertz is a popular option for travelers looking for car rental in South Bend. You can expect the average cost of rental car to be about $317 per week.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in South Bend for the best price?

    Booking early almost always ensures you have more options of car models to choose from, as well as prices reduced by up to 49% to make it a great deal in South Bend. Try to book at least 75 days prior to when you need the car rental to close on a rate below the average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in South Bend?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from South Bend it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in South Bend for a month?

    Our recent data shows that Hertz can potentially be 54% below the average car rental price in South Bend. Check prices and availability for Hertz and save on this extended rental. The cost of renting a vehicle in South Bend is on average $1,360 a month or $45 a day. Search on Cheapflights for the most updated pricing and availability for your South Bend car rental.

  • How much is a car rental in South Bend for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car rental in South Bend is $102. Renting a Compact is your cheapest option if you’ve looking to save money on your weekend car rental in South Bend. For the month of April, Cheapflights users have found rental cars in South Bend for as low as $76/day.

  • What car do most people rent in South Bend?

    Ford Mustang Convertible, which is a Standard vehicle, is the most popular to rent at South Bend according to Cheapflights users.

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Luxury car rentals in South Bend

Find luxury car rental deals in South Bend from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in South Bend cost an average of $69 per day. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Browse through some of the best options we've found for luxury car rentals in South Bend. If these car rental deals don't suit your needs, make sure to check back soon as we're constantly finding new offers for our users.
Chrysler 300$63/day
5
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A/C
Chrysler 300
Audi A4$63/day
5
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A/C
Audi A4
Mercedes-Benz C-Class$63/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Van rentals in South Bend

Find van rental deals in South Bend from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. van rentals in South Bend cost an average of $74 per day. Price data was last updated on March 19, 2024.
Peruse some of the best options we've found for renting a van in the South Bend area. If you're not finding the right deal for your van rental, check back soon as deals are constantly being refreshed.
Toyota Sienna$65/day
5
5
M
A/C
Toyota Sienna
Dodge Grand Caravan$65/day
5
M
A/C
Dodge Grand Caravan
Chrysler Pacifica$65/day
5
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A/C
Chrysler Pacifica

Car rentals by fuel type in South Bend

Browse car rentals by fuel type in South Bend. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in South Bend. Deals were last updated on March 19, 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in South Bend. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest ($44+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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