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?
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 ฿1,517, which is about 2,535% 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 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 rent a car in New Orleans?
The cheapest month to hire a car in New Orleans is January, when you can expect to pay ฿1,614/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Orleans is November (฿2,066/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
฿1,614
February
฿1,840
March
฿1,808
April
฿1,937
May
฿1,937
June
฿1,808
July
฿2,002
August
฿1,840
September
฿1,711
October
฿1,969
November
฿2,066
December
฿1,776
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 14 June 2025.
Choose from the top rental car agencies available in New Orleans, including Hertz, Budget and Dollar. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.
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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 14 June 2025.
How much does it cost to hire a car in New Orleans for a week from Dollar?
Dollar is one of the top picks in New Orleans. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿9,609 per 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.