Car Rental in Chennai, India

The average car hire cost in Chennai is $209 per day or $2,094 for a seven-day rental. If you're looking for a cheap deal, the lowest price we found is $30 per day for Small hire from Avis. Need a specific type of car? Here's how prices compare:
Economy
Average price: $155 per day.
Cheapest price found: $30 per day.
Premium/Luxury
Average price: $100 per day.
Cheapest price found: $99 per day.

The cheapest car to rent in Chennai is Small, economy. The most popular is Large, fullsize passenger van.

Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in Chennai is currently October.

On average, around $2,094. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Chennai is $206.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Chennai for a whole month is $13,130. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Chennai, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in Chennai that have free cancellation. 

If you've booked car hire with free cancellation, you can usually cancel or change your booking without paying a fee. The deadline depends on the car hire company, but it's typically around 48 hours before pick-up. If you cancel after that, you may be charged. If your booking doesn't include free cancellation, you'll need to check the car hire company's cancellation policy. Depending on when you cancel, you might have to pay a fee or you won't get a refund.

Yes. Most car hire companies in Chennai offer same-day car hire. If you're looking for last-minute car hire in Chennai, search for today's date on Skyscanner to compare what's available.

The best time to book car hire in Chennai is usually as early as you can. Booking ahead often means cheaper prices and more cars to choose from. You can sometimes find a good last-minute deal, but it's never guaranteed and availability is often more limited.

A good deal for car hire in Chennai is usually around $156 per day or less. That's about 25% cheaper than the average price in Chennai, which is $209 per day. The cheapest price we found in Chennai is $30 per day with Avis for Small car hire.