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Cheap Car Rentals in Rhode Island from C$ 92

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 Rhode Island with a pick-up date of 30/4 and drop-off date of 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Rhode Island car rentals in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in Rhode Island. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Most common car type

Mini

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Rhode Island?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Rhode Island 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 15 April 2025.

January

C$ 52

February

C$ 54

March

C$ 77

April

C$ 81

May

C$ 85

June

C$ 104

July

C$ 110

August

C$ 99

September

C$ 79

October

C$ 92

November

C$ 73

December

C$ 69

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Rhode Island 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 Rhode Island

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for rental in Rhode Island to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 April 2025.

Small cars

C$ 61 - C$ 204

All Car Types

C$ 46 - C$ 166

To rent a small car in Rhode Island, you would pay an average price of C$ 77/day. November is the cheapest month to rent a small car in Rhode Island (~C$ 61/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is June (~C$ 204/day). In fact, November is about 22% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car rental for Rhode Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rhode Island, renting a small 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.

To rent a medium car in Rhode Island, you would pay an average price of C$ 84/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a medium car in Rhode Island (~C$ 36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 166/day). In fact, January is about 58% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car rental for Rhode Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rhode Island, renting a medium car saves you 8% 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.

To rent a large car in Rhode Island, you would pay an average price of C$ 69/day. April is the cheapest month to rent a large car in Rhode Island (~C$ 80/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 200/day). In fact, April is about 14% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a large car rental for Rhode Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rhode Island, renting a large car saves you 24% 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.

To rent a SUV in Rhode Island, you would pay an average price of C$ 81/day. January is the cheapest month to rent a SUV in Rhode Island (~C$ 36/day), while the most expensive month to rent that same car type is October (~C$ 216/day). In fact, January is about 56% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a SUV rental for Rhode Island. When comparing with other car types available for rental in Rhode Island, renting a SUV saves you 11% 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.

Top rental agencies in Rhode Island

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Rhode Island known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Rhode Island. Reviews were last updated on 15 April 2025.

Budget

7.5
Good
53 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.8

Value

7.2

Hertz

7.3
Good
30 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.2

Alamo

8.3
Very good
10 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.3

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

7.1

Avis

7.8
Good
14 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

8.0

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
14 reviews12 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.0

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.4

National

7.3
Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.3

Value

6.6

Payless

7.2
Good
8 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

Thrifty

5.9
Fair
6 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.6

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

4.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Rhode Island, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 April 2025.
  • Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Rhode Island?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Resla (10.0 rating), Silvercar (9.0 rating) and Alamo (8.4 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Rhode Island.

  • What are gas prices like in Rhode Island?

    The average gas price in Rhode Island is C$ 1.25/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between C$ 56 and C$ 81 to fill up a car’s gas tank.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Rhode Island for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the top picks in Rhode Island. They can have you in a rental car for about C$ 507 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I rent a car in Rhode Island for the best price?

    Booking early can save you upwards of 31% on your rental. Booking your vehicle at least 90 days in advance can you get you a great below-average price in Rhode Island.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Rhode Island?

    Typically, how long you can rent a car for depends on the inventory of the supplier. For Rhode Island however, it is certainly possible to rent a car for an entire month.

Small car rentals in Rhode Island

Find small car rental deals in Rhode Island from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. small car rentals in Rhode Island cost an average of C$ 93 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Honda FitC$ 93/day
2
5
M
A/C
Honda Fit

Luxury car rentals in Rhode Island

Find luxury car rental deals in Rhode Island from well-known providers in the area and save on gas mileage with the options provided below. luxury car rentals in Rhode Island cost an average of C$ 115 per day. Price data was last updated on 15 April 2025.
Audi A4C$ 92/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4
Mercedes-Benz C-ClassC$ 118/day
5
M
A/C
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Audi A4C$ 122/day
5
2
M
A/C
Audi A4

Car rentals by fuel type in Rhode Island

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Rhode Island. Currently, Hybrid cars are the cheapest to rent in Rhode Island. Deals were last updated on 15 April 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Rhode Island. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Hybrid being the cheapest (C$ 50+).

Electric

Electric

C$ 66+

Hybrid

Hybrid

C$ 50+

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