Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Missoula?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Thrifty (9.5 rating), Dollar (8.6 rating) and Alamo (8.2 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Missoula.

How much does it cost to hire a car in Missoula for a week from Enterprise Rent-A-Car?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car is one of the top picks in Missoula. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿58,521 per week on average.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Missoula for the best price?

Booking your car hire early can save you up to 41%. Aim to book your car hire at least 38 days in advance to take advantage of a below average price in Missoula.

Can I rent a car for a month in Missoula?

Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Missoula. Check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

What car do most people hire in Missoula?

The majority of Cheapflights travellers prefer to hire a Standard (Hyundai Tucson) in Missoula, making it the most popular option.

Cheap Car Rentals in Missoula

Missoula, MT, United States

11 Jun — 18 Jun

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

January

฿1,771

February

฿1,702

March

฿1,424

April

฿1,355

May

฿1,598

June

฿3,821

July

฿4,516

August

฿3,856

September

฿2,953

October

฿1,980

November

฿1,910

December

฿2,293

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Missoula is April. 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.

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Top rental agencies in Missoula

Rent a car with one of the top providers serving the Missoula area such as Thrifty, Dollar and Alamo. Browse through some of the top rental car agencies in Missoula, including Thrifty, Dollar and Alamo.

Thrifty

9.5

Wonderful

10 reviews•1 location

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8.0

Very Good|Oct 2022

Pickup at the Missoula airport requires a short walk to an outlying location just beyond the terminal (no reflection on Thrify). Staff wasn’t very friendly. A chip in the windshield wasn’t indicated as previous damage so we had to call and report it. Car was very clean. Easy return.

8.0

Very Good|Jan 2022

The windshield whipper blades were in need of replacing and it snowed the majority of the time that we had the car. It made for a very scary situation.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

Pick up and drop off were fast and efficient; make sure to include your flight info so they know when you are arriving.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

The service and vehicle were great. However, the price was so high that on future trips we will strongly consider driving our own vehical.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

Quick pick-up. Easy drop-off. The vehicle was a clean, quality SUV. The only issue, which I forgot to report upon drop-off, was the door lock button in the door did not work, had to use the key fob to lock the vehicle.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2021

Friendly and a nice car

1 out of 4

Dollar

8.6

Very Good

24 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2022

When reserving the car, it was not abundantly clear that the rental car company was not at the airport, but offsite and accessed by a shuttle. Likewise, it wasn't mentioned in the confirmation paperwork. The confusion and wait time added an hour to my 'go' time. When I went to return the car, my dropoff time was before they opened for the day and I was forced to call a taxi to get me from the rental car return to the airport, since their shuttle wasn't running yet. Read every bit of the fine print!

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2021

When I initially called it sounded like they weren't going to be able to provide a large 4 WD vehicle. They said to call 72 hours out, and when I did, the second person said no problem! And got us one! Thanks....

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2020

So fast and easy for pick up and drop off! The vehicle, Mazda cx-9 was great!!

Things were terrific!!

9.2

Wonderful|Jul 2020

Great people

Prices are high for the vehicle

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2019

This was the easiest rental car experience of my life. Great service from "Jason". I phoned from the airport and he picked me up in a snowstorm. Had the car running to keep it warm for me. The entire process was seamless; drop off was excellent as well. Thank you!

The location of the rental place was about 8 minutes from the airport. In a perfect world, it would be AT the airport, but given how small Missoula is, and how quickly the shuttle process worked, it was a pretty minimal issue.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2019

Staff was friendly, helpful, and fast with service.

Nothing, really. Short of being located at the airport, I can't think of a thing to improve.

1 out of 8

Alamo

8.2

Very Good

22 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2022

I liked entire experience

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

our check in could not have been more efficient and friendly than in Missoula, MT

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

When our flight arrived, the car rental counters were all busy and agents assisted travelers regardless of who the rental company was. This really expedited things. The SUV that we had reserved was there for us. When we got to it, we discovered that it only had 1/2 tank of fuel and it had not been cleaned. I returned to the desk where they quickly changed us to an upgraded SUV at no additional charge. The situation cold not have been handled any better. We were very pleased with our experience with Alamo and the rental desk at the Missoula airport.

1.9

Poor|Aug 2021

Had to wait an hour because the car wasn't ready even though we had a reservation. Lines were unorganized and people were butting in line. When we finally got the car and left, we had received a call to come back because the paperwork was wrong. Finally got it straightened out. Did receive a discount at the end of the trip. That was appreciated.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2020

Drop off was easy and staff was helpful.

10.0

Wonderful|Oct 2019

Car was ready and both agents for pick up and drop off were very helpful.

1 out of 8

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very Good

27 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

Reserved a car and received a confirmation, but when I got there they did not have a car to rent. Called Dollar down the street who supposedly had a car, but it did not have the unlimited mileage I had on the Enterprise car, so I did not rent that one either. Very disappointed in Enterprise. Would not rent from them again.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Back seat for the 5 and 6th person very tight. Children only. Otherwise a great vehicle. Nice folks at the rental property.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

Agent tried to upsell us on insurance that was already included in my rate, then sent us in the wrong direction in the parking lot trying to find a car with 55,000 miles on it.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2021

Efficient desk experience--car clean

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2021

The staff at the pickup location were accommodating, friendly and helpful. The vehicle that I was supposed to pickup was unfortunately not available however they made sure that we were happy with an alternative vehicle and a courtesy credit to the bottom line. I wouldn’t hesitate to rent another vehicle from this Enterprise location. Their follow up call to make sure I was satisfied as a customer also was a nice touch.

3.9

Poor|Sep 2021

Car had 55000 miles - old tires , had a blowout on mountain road because of old tires. Several items did not work on car - Person who checked us out in Denver had no concern with problems I tried to explain to him about car WORST EXPERIENCE I EVER HAD WITH A RENTAL ! ! ! ! !

1 out of 9

Budget

7.8

Good

12 reviews•1 location

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6.0

Okay|Oct 2022

I left a bag in the car….. called several times to try & get it back…. Guess someone decided to keep it!!! It was a Disney bag. Very disappointed.

8.0

Very Good|Sep 2022

Rental counter is in a TENT across the parking lot. It was raining quite hard when we arrived and there was no way to get to the counter except to walk across the lot. I have had knee surgery and didn't want to slip. When i asked the attendant if there was a shuttle he laughed and told me I could walk there. I am sosrry- how is this ADA compliant at an airport?? Also there were people in wheelchairs and walkers on my flight. Low score on location set up.HIgh score on actual car! Loved my brand NEW Toyota Camry and the new car smell was intoxicating!

8.0

Very Good|Aug 2022

A Ford Escape isn’t the equivalent of a Subaru Outback,, but it was good enough

6.0

Okay|Jul 2022

12 day rental that starts with a shredded drivers side wiper was no fun

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

First I was lied to about the price and then they attempted to charge me 4x more than I had committed to in February when I made the reservation. I will never use any of your services again.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

Staff at the desk was excellent.

1 out of 4

Avis

7.6

Good

14 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Everything was excellent from start to finish the car was nice, clean, and the girl that checked me in at the airport was very, very helpful and friendly.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

The pickup and drop off process was easy and took very little time and effort. Their staff was friendly and efficient. Also the price was a great value.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

Satellite radio didn’t work. I was charged for excess miles. The rental cost was over the top. Won’t use Kayak or Avis again. Corporate traveler.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Hamilton office is very helpful.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2021

When they say 78.00, they really mean 300.00

1.9

Poor|Oct 2021

Avoid this place. They didn’t have the car we had reservations for and gave us an upgraded car, we no other options. The lady was very rude and mean.

1 out of 5

National

7.2

Good

1 review•1 location

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Sunnycars

2 locations

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What are petrol prices like in Missoula

The average price of petrol in Missoula is ฿35.10/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,579 and ฿2,281 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.