Car hire in India

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Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find India car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

India car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyEuropcar
Most popular carSmall
Pick-up points20, New Delhi is most popular
Cheapest price foundRM91 per day, New Delhi
Cheapest monthMay
Best time to book3 weeks before

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Find the cheapest time to hire a car in India

The cheapest month to rent a car in India is May, when the average cost per day is RM447. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is March, when the average cost per day is RM621. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in India is August.

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Getting the cheapest car rental in India

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in India is Small.

Compare across companies

The most popular companies in India are Europcar, Avis and Fox - Rent A Car. The cheapest company we've found is INFINITY RENT. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 3 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are RM91 a day and RM381 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in India you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of India. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in India is New Delhi. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is New Delhi.

Hire a car long term in India

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in India with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.