Car rental in New Orleans, United States

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There are 44 car rental locations in New Orleans. Choose the cheapest or easiest now.

The most popular car rental companies in New Orleans

Renting a car in New Orleans: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car rental companySixt
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, SUV
Average daily price32 334 Ft
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in New Orleans

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van rental options in New Orleans that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in New Orleans for a whole month

Want to rent a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in New Orleans avoid costly admin in between pickups by renting out cars for longer periods. So see whether monthly car rental is cheaper than the three weeks needed by selecting 30 days.

Book 2 weeks in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travelers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 2 weeks in advance. The cheapest month to rent a car in New Orleans is August.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on filling up the tank as you take off in New Orleans, look out for deals with a "full to full" fuel policy, as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

Skip the lines

We call out keyless pickup when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up means no lines. Just turn up at your preferred New Orleans car rental location, hop in, and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, renting a car in New Orleans will set you back around 32 334 Ft per day or 62 745 Ft per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in New Orleans is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.
The cheapest car rental companies in New Orleans are currently Surprice and Dollar diamond.
Scoring the best car rental deal depends on when you book – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. However, according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in New Orleans is currently August.
On average, around 62 745 Ft. But the best price we found for a car rental for a week in New Orleans is 57 949 Ft.
If you're looking for freedom to explore New Orleans, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car rental deals with a "full to full" fuel policy as opposed to a "half-full to full" one.

We also clearly highlight car and van rental options in New Orleans that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car rental companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select "Return car to a different location" when you search with us.
Public transportation can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want. You'll also be able to discover more outside of New Orleans.
Most places – New Orleans included – allow people under the age of 25 to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance deductible for young drivers. 
The cheapest price we found for an economy car is 13 545 Ft per day. The average price per day is around 24 882 Ft.
Of course. Most major car rental companies like Sixt, Dollar and Hertz offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travelers rated Surprice as the best overall in terms of experience.
Yes – van rental is available in New Orleans.