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What is the cheapest rental car agency in New Orleans?
The cheapest rental cars in New Orleans are generally found through Thrifty. When booking with Thrifty, you may be able to find rental car prices for as low as C$ 37/day. The average price to rent a car in New Orleans is C$ 83/day.
What car rental company in New Orleans has the most locations?
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has the most locations of any rental car company in New Orleans, with 5 locations.
What car do most people rent in New Orleans?
For an average of C$ 57/day (and as low as C$ 42/day), Kia Rio rentals in New Orleans are the most popular car among our users. Renting the Kia Soul in New Orleans for C$ 102/day on average (C$ 87/day for a cheap deal) is another popular choice.
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Small cars
C$ 63 - C$ 100
All Car Types
C$ 80 - C$ 125
The average price of a small car rental in New Orleans, the United States is C$ 78. The cheapest time to rent a small car in New Orleans, the United States is in September. The price is 21% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 63 per day. A small car rental is typically 19% less expensive than the average rental car in New Orleans. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Orleans can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New Orleans small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a medium car rental in New Orleans, the United States is C$ 96. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in New Orleans, the United States is in May. The price is 28% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 70 per day. A medium car rental is typically 2% less expensive than the average rental car in New Orleans. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Orleans can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New Orleans medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a large car rental in New Orleans, the United States is C$ 106. The cheapest time to rent a large car in New Orleans, the United States is in January. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 70 per day. A large car rental is typically 10% more expensive than the average rental car in New Orleans. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Orleans can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New Orleans large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a SUV rental in New Orleans, the United States is C$ 95. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in New Orleans, the United States is in January. The price is 26% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 71 per day. A SUV rental is typically 3% less expensive than the average rental car in New Orleans. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Orleans can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New Orleans SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a van rental in New Orleans, the United States is C$ 152. The cheapest time to rent a van in New Orleans, the United States is in June. The price is 31% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 107 per day. A van rental is typically 37% more expensive than the average rental car in New Orleans. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Orleans can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for New Orleans van rentals found on momondo in the past week.
The average price of a luxury car rental in New Orleans, the United States is C$ 102. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in New Orleans, the United States is in September. The price is 49% lower than the rest of the year at just C$ 53 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 5% more expensive than the average rental car in New Orleans. The average price of a vehicle rental in New Orleans can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.
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!
2.0
Poor|Sep 2022
The front office was unorganized and unprofessional. Car wasn’t ready until three hours after the pick up time.
6.0
Okay|Aug 2022
The car smelled and they didn't have the SUV we ordered so we were in a smaller vehicle.
6.0
Okay|Jul 2022
Reserved the car for noon. When I showed up, there were no cars available. Had to wait until 2pm for a car. This caused a significant delay in our plans for the day as we were going to visit two different tourist attractions outside of Nola. With the delay we were set back and couldn't do the things we had planned. Had to re-route our trip on the fly.
pick up and drop off locations were not clearly stated that they were NOT at the airports. It was super inconvenient
10.0
Wonderful|Jun 2023
Customer service was excellent. Car was almost new and immaculate.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
I had a shock when I turned up to the airport and my car hire that was listed on the website as £250 turned into a bill of almost £600! Insurance costs just under £80 for each day and then a petrol price of $9.90 per gallon is just outrageous! Had no choice as needed a car and other providers sold out as it was collection time. Misleading
10.0
Wonderful|Apr 2023
Not Hertz's problem but it takes a while to get to and from the car pickup and dropoff to the terminal. Otherwise all was fine.
2.0
Poor|Apr 2023
Hertz canceled the booking on me and won’t hold nor same day reservations. This made it particularly hard as we were traveling with family for vacation and left us to scramble at the last moment. Very poor service and mismanagement.
If I could give Dollar a minus star I would. Spent 1 hr and 45 minutes in a line to have the 1 lady working tell me they sold out of the cars I reserved over 1 week ago & even gave them a pick up time. Never offered an upgrade or alternative. I came in town for a funeral that I never made it to due to being in line almost 2 hours! Worst company and worst customer service. NEVER WILL I USE DOLLAR AGAIN. I feel like they owe me a plane ticket for making me miss my aunt's funeral.
6.0
Okay|Jul 2023
The car had been smoked inside prior to our rental. At pick up the dollar and thrifty locations were closed. This created a very extended line at pick up for Hertz. Likely staffing issues
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
Don't know about any of the above. Arrived at MSY to find Dollar with a 5 row line to the counter. Waited 30 min with only moving up 1 row. Which meant I had another 2 hr wait. Noted that all the other rental agencies had 0-2 person line. I went to FB to inform DOLLAR of the situation. The chat person said they would speak to the MSY office, but I didn't expect any improvement. I canceled the rental and rented from Alamo. In and out in 10 min.
2.0
Poor|Jun 2023
This was awful, I get there and the car they gave me had a slew of water stains, smelled like smoke and had cigarette burns in the seats. I had to go back to the counter and they took an hour to give me another car. This car was missing body parts and bumper was loose. No-one looked at the car with me and claimed that I damaged the car when I returned it. I will NEVER use KAYAK of DOLLAR car rental service again.
6.0
Okay|Jun 2023
Pick up was a nightmare. Long lines with personnel shortage.
2.0
Poor|May 2023
I had a reservation for rental car at 10:00 am. There were 30 people in line and no cars to give them. As they processed each person - they were told to step aside and wait for a car. I was going to have to wait for hours. Ridiculous and unprofessional.
One person at the counter. Took 45 minutes to get my car. Will not use Thrifty in the future
10.0
Wonderful|Mar 2023
Everything was perfect. Good experience.
8.0
Very good|Feb 2023
The check in attendant was super helpful and cheerful!
2.0
Poor|Jan 2023
The counter staff was an absolute nightmare. We were disrespected and had to wait a full hour just to get our car. There was only one person at the counter and she was upset, inefficient, did not want to work or provide service. SLOW, angry and a not professional. WE WANT OUR MONEY BACK!
6.0
Okay|Nov 2022
The staff was nice. But the car rental facility itself is actually at the old airport parking structure which is a harsh 20 minute+ Shuttle bus ride away. The return location is also very hard to find.
2.0
Poor|Nov 2022
Custumer service could be allite bit friendlier.Rude front desk service.
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$.
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|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!
2.0
Poor|Jul 2022
Car was not ready at pickup , we had no option but to take a car that was in my opinion not comparable to a ford edge. But as avis was closing in the next hour we were forced to take a car less than expected. The car had several issues. One of the tires half-flattened daily and all tires were worn out, hardly any profile. Also issues with the door locks. First time in my life a very bad experience with Avis. Tried to change the car but for these kind of issues Avis cannot be reached.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2022
Our reservation was for 10a and we were not in a car until 11a because there was no car ready for us. The desk person really didn't know how to creatively problem solve and had to wait for a manager who then had to call another location to bring a car - that could have been done at the time the desk person knew there wasn't a car for us to pick up. We were an hour late into getting started and then as a result got caught in a storm that had we left on time we would have avoided. Overall very poor - what is the point of a reservation and appointment if you have no car to rent? If we needed to go to another location you just simply should have told us that and saved us an hour of our life.
4.0
Mediocre|Jun 2022
1st of all, no one appreciates poor personal skills at a customer service face to face situation. After that, was instructed to the appropriate number to get my vehicle. I see a wheel cover less banged piece of garbage with significant vehicular damage to its quarter panel, a vehicle I personally would be embarrassed to be seen in! I went right back in and told the agent exactly that saying no way am I taking that car. Without an apology, perhaps even expecting me back, they subsequently gave me keys to another vehicle about 4 spots away, a beautiful Hyundai Sonata with all the bells and whistles (except Sirious radio). Why Avis , who I really respect as a rental company, would not have given me that car originally I have no idea. Because of the “2” vehicles involved, my ratings are what they are. Turned out well, but not without unneeded issues. Take that car off the lot Avis, don’t embarrass the company.
* 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.
6.0
Okay|Mar 2023
Did not realize the rental office was off off-site.
2.0
Poor|Oct 2022
Price was good but not worth all the extra time it took to follow their extensive -- and confusing -- directions to get to the car rental location, involving several van rides, and then do the drop-off. Also, holding my breath that they got the car since we dropped it off at 6 pm at the airport on a Sunday after they had closed earlier that day -- which I hadn't realized. Our instructions, delivered by text, were to park the car at the long-term parking lot and leave the doors unlocked with the parking ticket and keys in the glove compartment! And take photos to show where the car was parked and text them to them.
8.0
Very good|Jul 2022
Signage at pickup location could have been better. But once the Lyft driver located the office it was very convenient.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2022
THE CAR RENTAL BOOTH WAS NOT AT THE AIRPORT WITH THE OTHERS. THERE WAS A PHONE NUMBER BUT NO ONE ANSWERED. THERE WAS NO ACTUAL ADDRESS ON THE ECONOMY WEBSITE FOR NEW ORLEANS AIRPORT. WE HAD TO MAKE OTHER ARRANGEMENTS. WE WILL BE DISPUTING THE CHARGE.
2.0
Poor|Apr 2022
Never again; Rented my car to someone else. When I got to pickup, they were closed. Left several phone messages but no one returned my calls. Also there were no cars available at any of the other rental car companies. Had to Uber to Biloxi $170 later. The worst experience ever.
1 out of 10
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Quick facts about car rentals in New Orleans
Get the overview on great rental deals, popular car rental companies, and best car types for your visit in New Orleans
Most Popular Agency
Hertz
Popular Car Types
Luxury, Economy, Intermediate
Cheapest Rental Car
C$ 46
Most Popular Model
Kia Rio
The most popular New Orleans car rental agency found on momondo this month is Hertz. Other top choices for car rental companies are Dollar and Priceless
The following car types were offered at rental car companies in New Orleans in the past 72 hours: Luxury, Economy, Intermediate.
The lowest price for a rental car in New Orleans is C$ 46/day. For this area, you can expect average prices starting from C$ 86/day.
The most popular car model to rent in New Orleans in the past 7 days is the Kia Rio. Our users also prefer the Kia Soul as an alternative.
Learn everything there is to know about renting a car in New Orleans so you can be properly prepared for your next trip
How much will it cost to rent a car in New Orleans, Louisiana in November?
Our data shows that for weekend car rental deals during November in New Orleans, you can expect to pay around C$ 166. A particularly good deal might be around C$ 166, which is the lowest quote for New Orleans we've seen so far. Stretching your rental over seven days shifts the price range to about C$ 0 to C$ 0.
Is there a fee to cancel my New Orleans, Louisiana car rental?
Every rental car company in New Orleans has a different cancellation policy. At momondo, we will always disclose in the car rental search results whether or not an agency has a cancellation fee. Some of the top car rental companies in New Orleans include Budget, Hertz, and Avis, so be sure to check if they offer free cancellation.
What is the best type of car to rent in New Orleans during November?
When travelling to New Orleans during the month of November, we recommend renting an Economy car in order to be best prepared for the weather and road conditions. An Economy car can handle both the wet and dry road conditions that are often seen in New Orleans during November, when temperatures are around 13 °C and precipitation is 133 mm on average. Renting a Economy in New Orleans will cost you C$ 68/day on average.
What is the speed limit in New Orleans, Louisiana?
The speed limit in New Orleans is 40 km/h, unless otherwise stated on road signs. New Orleans also has a suburban speed limit of 120 km/h which is strictly enforced. If you find yourself on a highway in New Orleans, be aware that the speed limit is generally 120 km/h.
What car rental company has the Nissan Pathfinder in New Orleans?
At the moment, Provider's pick has the Nissan Pathfinder available for rent in New Orleans for C$ 78 per day on average. Keep in mind that availability for Nissan Pathfinder rentals in New Orleans can change quickly.
What is the weather like in New Orleans, LA in October?
Those looking for a rental car in New Orleans during the month of October should expect temperatures to be around 21 °C and should expect around 83 mm of precipitation. This information can be helpful when choosing which car you’d like to rent.
Is the weather in New Orleans similar to the rest of Louisiana?
If you’re looking for a New Orleans rental car for a road trip to the surrounding areas during the month of October it’s important to know that the rest of Louisiana typically has a temperature of 20 °C and will usually expect 114.3 mm of precipitation.
When did momondo last update prices for cars in New Orleans?
Prices for cars in New Orleans are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for cars in New Orleans?
There are 28 operators available for cars in New Orleans as of October 2025.
How old do you have to be to hire a car in New Orleans?
The minimum age for drivers varies by country, including New Orleans. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To rent a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be applied. We advise that you read the policy of your chosen rental company before making a reservation.
What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in New Orleans?
All drivers must have a valid full driving license when renting a car in New Orleans. If the license is written in a different language from the country of rental, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're renting a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual rental company you're booking with.
Why use momondo?
Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in New Orleans?
Choosing momondo to search for rental cars in New Orleans makes sense because it is quick and free of charge. We find all the rental car prices and policies, you simply choose what works best for you and your trip.
How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in New Orleans?
Filtering is how momondo helps you find a great rental car in New Orleans. Narrow your search using price and map features as well as filtering by fuel or mileage policies amongst many other filters available.
Does momondo show car rental deals in New Orleans with free cancellation?
Yes you can filter specifically for car rental companies in New Orleans offering free cancellation on momondo.
Can I rent a car with a fair fuel policy in New Orleans on momondo?
Yes, fair fuel policies are a specific filter offered on momondo for all car rental locations including New Orleans.
Can I find a car rental in New Orleans which offers enhanced cleaning on momondo?
Yes, rental cars in New Orleans with enhanced cleaning options can be searched for on momondo.
Can I search for rental cars in New Orleans with unlimited mileage on momondo?
Yes, unlimited mileage options can be found on rental cars in New Orleans on momondo.
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