Cheap Car Rentals in New Orleans

New Orleans, LA, United States

29 Sep — 6 Oct

Same drop-off

Driver's age:

Fri 29/9

Noon

Fri 6/10

Noon

New Orleans car rentals in 2023

Most popular company	BUDGET
Price of petrol per litre	฿39.41
Average price per day	฿50
Cheapest price per day	฿47

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

January

฿2,096

February

฿2,313

March

฿2,169

April

฿2,205

May

฿2,133

June

฿1,952

July

฿2,133

August

฿1,952

September

฿2,096

October

฿2,747

November

฿2,639

December

฿2,349

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in New Orleans is June. The most expensive time to rent a car is October. 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 New Orleans

Top rental agencies in New Orleans

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in New Orleans, including Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz and Budget. Be sure to do your research on pricing, reviews, pickup locations, and other important criteria before choosing.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.4

Very Good

104 reviews•5 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Same

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

friendly and very kind staffs. Nice car!

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

Joseph was great at checkout. Deja was superior at check in. Even more so when she called me later to remind me of all the things I forgot, namely my entire golf bag! Baronne NO is FIRE! Please stay away from other rental trappings! These folks take care of you!

6.0

Okay|Sep 2022

MSY airport rental pickup and drop off is terrible Still use old rental area fro old airport give yourself at least 30 min in transport time

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

I had a reservation for 361$ … when I got there they told me almost 800$ argued my way to 450$.

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2022

Location was easy to access

1 out of 35

Hertz

5.2

Fair

192 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

Hertz didn’t let me know in advance that there wasn’t any cars available to pick up at their location.

4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2023

The customer service at that location isn’t the best.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I didn’t get to rent a car.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

They only had electric cars to rent. Teslas may be good for city rentals, but we were driving to another state and charging an e vehicle takes way too long. We almost missed our flight as we were told it takes 20 minutes to charge, but was more like 45 and we had to charge it three times. Horrible experience

8.0

Very Good|May 2023

Nice and helpful staff - facility was understaffed. Staff handled difficult customers very professionally

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

No car held. Attitude problem. Stay away.

1 out of 64

Budget

6.7

Okay

63 reviews•2 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Apr 2023

The inside of the car smelled like a marijuana dispensary when i picked it up. It lasted for most of the time we had it.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

When I arrived at the budget location to pick up my car, I was told that they were on a waitlist, even though I had made a reservation well in advance, and that it would be at least two hours if I was even able to get my car. It ended up being two hours after my scheduled pickup when I was called and offered a truck, which I did not reserve, but had to take because I was now very late for beginning my trip. Terrible service and an unconscionable way to operate a business.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I had a reservation for 9am and was told it would be 30-1 hour wait due to no cars but I waited almost 2 hours. I was supposed to take my sisters to the airport on my way to Jackson, MS but instead we had to foot a $50 bill so they could get there in time. The staff at the Budget had their hands tied but were NOT helpful and wouldn’t offer any discounts or acknowledgment of how much inconvenience this caused at many layers!!! DO BETTER BUDGET!

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

When I arrived at the pickup counter at the off-airport site, and declined the Budget insurance, the staff told me I had to show my proof of insurance (i.e., my insurance card or a copy of my personal car insurance policy). I don't travel with those documents. I have rented a car hundreds of times in my life, I ALWAYS decline rental agency insurance because my policy covers rental cars, and I have NEVER been asked to show proof of insurance. I was not advised beforehand of this requirement. The agent at the rental counter was EXTREMELY unhelpful in having me problem solve this issue.

2.0

Poor|Jan 2023

Made a reservation for 5pm pickup. Both door and online say open until 6pm. Got there at 5:03 and they said they close at 5. No car.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

I have never had such a quick and easy pick up/drop off. The staff was courteous, the car was ready and waiting. It was fast and easy. Dropping off was the same. Super easy and they processed the deposit credit very fast. Very happy with this experience!

1 out of 21

Avis

5.1

Fair

30 reviews•4 locations

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6.0

Okay|Jul 2023

We booked for a convertible and did not get that

6.0

Okay|Mar 2023

On the whole, our experience was positive. I was disappointed however that we were told the vehicle we'd be renting had 7/8 of a full tank and that we should be returning the vehicle with the same amount of fuel. Filling a tank to 7/8 can of course be problematic and not as straight forward as filling a full tank. When we took off with the vehicle we noticed that it wasn't 7/8 full but rather 1/8 full and the gas light came on about 30 min after having left the rental location. We captured this information and tried to contact the rental location to explain the situation, but nobody was available to take our call. Needless to say we returned the vehicle with 7/8 of a full tank and asked the second location if we could be reimbursed the cost of the difference between 1/8 and 7/8 of a full tank. We were told that unfortunately there was nothing they could do but to contact customer service. When I contacted customer service and explained the situation I was reimbursed $50.00 for our troubles. So all-in-all a good experience, but could have been better. Would know better for next time and would still rent with AVIS.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

Avis overbooked and did not have the passenger van I rented months head of time for a school group causing extreme difficulty to our group.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

They didn't have cars available. Canceled the reservation.

2.0

Poor|Sep 2022

Had a reservation but no cars available. Waited about an hour and had to settle for a gas guzzling pickup which added about $20 to the fill up cost.

4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2022

We got the vehicule almost an hour late, wich made us miss our event we paid for!

1 out of 10

GREEN MOTION

7.2

Good

5 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|May 2022

These folks were the most helpful customer focused people I’ve come across in years. Smaller company with huge heart and great service.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2021

Was unable to pick up car due to late flight arrival althoughI was told in advance that it would not be a problem. I had to make other transportation plans, including a $70 Uber ride. Was still charged for car and I never had the chance to pick it up.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2021

Teka was very friendly and helpful. This car rental company is off-site from the rental center to provide lower rates, so the facilities are sparse. The car was great and clean and it was an excellent experience.

We had difficulty reaching the main number but were finally picked-up at the bus stop at the car rental center. The vehicle was great except for the dirty inside of the windshield.

8.0

Very Good|May 2021

Pickup was great, Nick was very friendly and helpful. This is a budget operation, so the facilities are sparse. The car was great and clean, except for the inside of the windshield.

The drop-off was on a Sunday, and handled by someone who was not an actual employee of the company. It was NOT a good experience!

6.0

Okay|Apr 2021

Just a heads up. This rental company IS NOT LOCATED AT THE CAR RENTA CENTER. You have to take one shuttle from the airport to the car the car rental center and the call them for them to come pick you up there to take you to their place. I specifically chose companies at the terminal to avoid this, but still got this as a choice only to be surprised once I got to the rental center that it was not there

1 out of 2

Economy Rent a Car

4.8

Mediocre

29 reviews•1 location

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6.0

Okay|Mar 2023

Better communicate that this is truly and off site rental agency. Two shuttles?

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

Horrible! Economy Rent A Car left me stranded at the airport. Never showed up to pick me up. I called and followed their instructions to the letter. Phone never picked up. I left a message informing I had arrived & was waiting… for over 2 hours. Ended up renting directly with Budget Car Rental. Never Kayak again!!

2.0

Poor|Apr 2022

Arrived at location. Was abandoned. Call. Told my car was in a accident and they were cancelling my reservation which was made months in advance. DO NOT RENT FROM HERE

4.0

Mediocre|Nov 2021

The staff was very nice and professional. Getting to the location was a bit confusing as they were across the street from where all the other airport rentals were. The car was incredibly dirty and had cosmetic damage at pick-up (despite it being only 2 years old). Had issues with tire pressure on the second day of the rental and I had to refill one of the tires. The windshield wipers desperately needed replacing as well. Very good fuel economy though!

3.9

Poor|Jul 2021

You should know this site is not at the rental car site near the airport where the other rental car companies are located. There is a shuttle that picks you up from the airport and takes you to that common rental car area. You then have to take a second (NOLA Rental Car) shuttle to their location. Pick up after that was easy, car was clean. HOWEVER, when it came to drop off (ours was at 4am to catch our 5:30 flight)), there was no shuttle back to the airport shuttle, like they told us. The place was locked up, and we waited in the dark at 4am for someone to show up. Ended up having to take an Uber back to the airport, losing valuable time. Will not rent from them again.

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

* Had to take a shuttle to a spot to get another shuttle, so it took extra time. (two shuttles for pick-up & two shuttles for drop off) * The car was a 2019 with 88K miles, and was in rough shape. * I may have saved my company a few dollars, but I wouldn't use again.

1 out of 10

Ace

4.5

Mediocre

23 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

The initial pick up was satisfactory and I extended for 3 more days but I had to return because the AC started blowing hot air. Then I found out the lady knew the AC was an issue before she gave me the car. She wanted me to drive with hot air over the weekend until Monday. I refused and the treatment became horrible. After I stood there being ignored for about 20 minutes, the lady showed me to another car and said “you want it cold well that’s one is blowing “ and she walked away. I got in and realized the car was old and run down but my credit card was charged the same rental fee and insurance like the previous modern electronic model car. I would never recommend Ace to anyone. That lady needs training in customer service.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

They have a hold of $400 over the rental cost for another 7-10 business days after I returned my vehicle. This was no where mentioned during booking the vehicle. I have to follow up with them to ensure I get the money back. Too much hassle as a customer

10.0

Wonderful|Jan 2023

Nice staff. Car was slightly old but great for price!

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Very complicated pick up. Doesn’t accept insurance with credit. Obligated to pay for extra insurance. It took 1 hour to pick up the car. Drop off was efficient.

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Awful, awful company. NEVER, EVER RENT FROM ACE OR NIFTY. The reservation said unlimited miles. After I took a cab to their scary rental location on Poydras, I was informed that unless you have a round trip airline ticket to and from New Orleans, you only get 125 miles and then you are charged per mile. IT DID NOT SAY THIS IN THE RENTAL ADVERTISEMENT. Do not try to save a few dollars by using this cut rate, awful company and stick with the national rental companies.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

The Manager was rude. She was not clear on the insurance policy. She did not have very good customer service skills. I had to go with another rental coming after taking a Lyft to pick up rental. Had the same insurance issue with the next rental company. Was able to get rental from other company because the agent was clear in explaining the insurance policy.

1 out of 8

Eagle Rent A Car

2 locations

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Car rental FAQs

What are petrol prices like in New Orleans

The average price of petrol in New Orleans is ฿39.41/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between ฿1,773 and ฿2,561 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

What is the cheapest hire car found in New Orleans?

In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under ฿1,799/day when booking a car hire in New Orleans. The absolute best deal a user found was for ฿1,707/day from Budget, booked on Nov. 27.

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

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.4 rating), GREEN MOTION (7.2 rating) and Budget (6.7 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in New Orleans.

How much does it cost to hire a car in New Orleans for a week from Budget?

Budget is one of the top picks in New Orleans. They can have you in a hire car for about ฿12,595 per week on average.

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

Booking in advance not only ensures a better chance of getting your vehicle of choice, it can save you up to 35% on your car hire. For a below average price in New Orleans, Cheapflights recommends booking your car hire at least 7 days in advance.

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 does it cost to rent a car in New Orleans for a month?

You can potentially save up to 6% on a month-long rental by booking with Budget. Budget is the cheapest rental company available within the next few months. Renting a car in New Orleans can cost you on average ฿53,980 a month or ฿1,799 a day. For extended stays in a location, this option will usually save you the most.