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New Orleans car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car rental in New Orleans. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 September 2026.
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in New Orleans, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in New Orleans?
For the best savings on car rentals in New Orleans, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just HK$369/day – about 560% less than the yearly average.
What is the best car rental company in New Orleans?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in New Orleans is Hertz (rated 5.8/10 with 77 reviews). Dollar (rated 4.3/10 with 53 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Hertz
5.8
Dollar
4.3
Thrifty
3.7
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.0
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in New Orleans?
The cheapest month to hire a car in New Orleans is January, when you can expect to pay HK$369/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in New Orleans is May (HK$486/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
HK$369
February
HK$447
March
HK$471
April
HK$479
May
HK$486
June
HK$455
July
HK$471
August
HK$424
September
HK$408
October
HK$431
November
HK$408
December
HK$400
What car do most people rent in New Orleans?
SUV cars (Chevrolet Equinox, for example) are the most popular in New Orleans. Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car) and Economy (Hyundai Accent) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting New Orleans.
Which car hire company has the most locations in New Orleans?
Both Avis and Ace have 4 locations in New Orleans, more than any other rental company in the area.
Explore the leading car rental agencies in New Orleans known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in New Orleans. Reviews were last updated on 17 September 2026.
Hertz didn’t let me know in advance that there wasn’t any cars available to pick up at their location.
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
There are a couple of staff members (blanking on their names) that really seem to care about getting you your car as quick as possible which I truly appreciated
10.0
Wonderful|Aug 2022
Friendly and helpful staff, clear pricing easy pickup and drop off
Didn’t appreciate a $60.24 car rental to be $190.94 for under 24 hour car rental returned with full gas and 30 minutes early! Ridiculous!! And to get a refund, I have to submit receipts and couldn’t even talk to a customer service representative. Sorry business behavior.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2022
I waited an hour for my car after checking in.
2.0
Poor|Jul 2022
I Had to wait for a1:30 for a rental No one was there but me😡🤬very Disappointed in Thrifty car Rental Never again I will tell All my friends not to go There….
2.0
Poor|Jun 2022
We arrived with our confirmation at the time of pick up and the line was 2 hours long. For them to then tell us that there was no cars available. We called Priceline to dispute our reservation and Priceline told us they had to first get the car rental company story. Horrible experience. Horrible customer service.
2.0
Poor|Apr 2022
I didn’t like anything. I showed up at 6 am when the internet said they opened. The worker arrived at 8 am. I had reserved a car online, yet was told they weren’t allowing same day, one way rentals, which was not communicated on the website. I neither had a good experience, nor left there with a car that was clearly on the lot. I could accept the non same day rental policy. It’s hard to wait in line for two hours because they didn’t open on time, to only not receive an automobile. I lost $22 to Kayak for the pleasure of having this horrendous experience.
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!
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.
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!
1 out of 6
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Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in New Orleans, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in New Orleans?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under HK$257/day when booking a car hire in New Orleans. The absolute best deal a user found was for HK$223/day from Thrifty, booked on Sep. 12.
How much does it cost to hire a car in New Orleans for a week from Thrifty?
Thrifty is a popular option for travellers looking for car hire in New Orleans. You can expect the average cost of car hire to be about HK$1,801 per week.
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?
Generally, a month-long car rental in New Orleans can be found for about HK$7,717, with the average price for a rental being around HK$257 a day. Book with Thrifty, to take advantage of their cheap prices and pay 16% less compared to the average price of car rentals in New Orleans.
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