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Cheap Car Rentals in New Orleans from $74

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in New Orleans with a pick-up date of 1/8 and drop-off date of 14/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in New Orleans

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in New Orleans and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 18 June 2025.

There are 13 hire agencies servicing New Orleans. These agencies, altogether, have 28 hire locations available. Need an affordable hire? small car is the cheapest car type to hire in New Orleans with prices from $74 a day in the previous 7-day period. Here are 5 car types you can hire in New Orleans:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compare car rental deals in New Orleans by type

Here are the best New Orleans small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best New Orleans medium car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Here are the best New Orleans SUV hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Toyota Yaris$74/day
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Toyota Yaris
Nissan Tiida$74/day
4
M
A/C
Nissan Tiida
Kia Picanto$82/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto

Best car rental deals found in New Orleans

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in New Orleans. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in New Orleans with an average daily rate of $112. Data was last updated on 18 June 2025.
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Toyota Yaris$74/day
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Toyota Yaris
Nissan Tiida$74/day
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Nissan Tiida
Tesla Model 3$75/day
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Tesla Model 3

Cheapflights insights for New Orleans car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in New Orleans, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in New Orleans?

For the best savings on car rentals in New Orleans, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $78/day – about 34% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in New Orleans?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in New Orleans is Hertz (rated 5.3/10 with 100 reviews). Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 34 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in New Orleans?

The cheapest month to hire a car in New Orleans is January, when you can expect to pay $83/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Orleans is November ($106/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.

January

$83

February

$94

March

$93

April

$99

May

$99

June

$91

July

$102

August

$93

September

$88

October

$101

November

$106

December

$89

Which car hire company has the most locations in New Orleans?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 5 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Avis has the second-highest number of locations in New Orleans at 4.

Top rental agencies in New Orleans

Explore the leading car hire agencies in New Orleans known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in New Orleans. Reviews were last updated on 18 June 2025.
Have a look at the top rental car agencies available in New Orleans, including Hertz, Budget and Dollar. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in New Orleans, including Hertz, Budget and Dollar.

Hertz

5.3
Fair
100 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.3

Value

5.6

Budget

6.6
Okay
34 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.7

Dollar

5.3
Fair
65 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

4.3

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
45 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.0

Comfort

4.3

Overall

4.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

4.0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8
Good
14 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.4

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.7

Sixt

1 location

Avis

4.8
Mediocre
23 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.8

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

5.8

Economy Rent a Car

4.6
Mediocre
28 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.2

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.5

Value

5.4

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in New Orleans, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 18 June 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in New Orleans for a week from Dollar?

    Hiring a car in New Orleans for a week can be a great option for travel. Dollar, the most popular car hire company for this area, offers hire cars for around $817/week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in New Orleans?

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

  • How much is a car hire in New Orleans for a weekend?

    $0 is typically the average cost for a hire car for the weekend in New Orleans, though this could vary depending on the time of year. If you’re on a budget when travelling to New Orleans, then opt for a Economy hire vehicle - these tend to be the most affordable on weekends. In the month of July, you can expect to find car hire prices on Cheapflights for as low as $0/day.

Car rentals by fuel type in New Orleans

Browse car rentals by fuel type in New Orleans. Deals were last updated on 18 June 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in New Orleans. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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