New Orleans

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

To get the best deal on car hire in New Orleans, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around ฿1,417, which is about 2,518% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 Budget (rated 6.6/10 with 33 reviews). Dollar (rated 6.0/10 with 64 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in New Orleans is January, when you can expect to pay ฿1,417/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Orleans is July (฿1,889/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

฿1,417

February

฿1,669

March

฿1,669

April

฿1,826

May

฿1,858

June

฿1,700

July

฿1,889

August

฿1,700

September

฿1,637

October

฿1,763

November

฿1,669

December

฿1,637

What car do most people hire in New Orleans?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting New Orleans. Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Intermediate cars (Ford Escape or similar).

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 rental agencies in New Orleans known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in New Orleans. Reviews were last updated on 8 February 2026.

Budget

6.6
Okay
33 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.2

Overall

6.6

Pick-up/drop-off

6.4

Value

6.8

Dollar

6.0
Okay
64 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.8

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.5

Value

4.8

Hertz

5.4
Fair
88 reviews3 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.4

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

5.7

Thrifty

4.0
Mediocre
36 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

7.4
Good
10 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

7.4

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.2

Priceless

1 location

Avis

4.6
Mediocre
24 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

4.6

Pick-up/drop-off

4.4

Value

5.7

Economy Rent a Car

4.5
Mediocre
25 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.1

Comfort

5.0

Overall

4.5

Pick-up/drop-off

4.3

Value

5.3

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in New Orleans, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 8 February 2026.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in New Orleans?

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

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