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Chennai car hires in 2026

Most popular company

AVIS

Price of gas per litre

£0.85

Average price per day

£41

Cheapest price per day

£35
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Popular car types in Chennai

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At £35/day, medium car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Chennai in the past week. Out of 14 car hire agencies operating in Chennai, there are, in total, 28 hire locations. View below for 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

£78+

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Intermediate

Intermediate

£35+

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Standard

Standard

£35+

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Full-size

Full-size

£252+

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Premium

Premium

£279+

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Passenger van

Passenger van

£56+

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Luxury

Luxury

£53+

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Best car hire deals found in Chennai

Citroen C5£35/day
Citroen C5
Found 10/01/26
Skoda Superb£35/day
Skoda Superb
Found 10/01/26
Volvo V90£53/day
Volvo V90
Found 10/01/26

Cheapflights insights for Chennai car hires

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Chennai, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Chennai?

To get the best deal on car hire in Chennai, book about 87 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around £33, which is about 48% cheaper than the typical rate.

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What is the best car rental company in Chennai?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Chennai is Hertz (rated 10.0/10). Europcar (rated 2.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
10.0
Europcar
Europcar
2.0
SS Travels
SS Travels
2.0
Gozo Cabs
Gozo Cabs
0.0

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Chennai?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Chennai is October, when you can expect to pay £36/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Chennai is March (£53/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

£51

February

£51

March

£53

April

£51

May

£51

June

£51

July

£52

August

£53

September

£53

October

£36

November

£37

December

£40

What car do most people hire in Chennai?

Passenger van cars (Class Compact Van or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Chennai. Compact cars (Toyota Corolla or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Economy cars (Class Economy Car or similar).

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Top hire agencies in Chennai

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Overall

10.0

Pick-up/drop-off

10.0

Value

10.0

Europcar

3 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

SS Travels

2 locations
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Overview

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Overall

2.0

Pick-up/drop-off

2.0

Value

2.0

Gozo Cabs

1 location
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Avis

2 locations
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MyChoize Car Rental

1 location
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Antaeus

1 location
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Car Club

2 locations
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Car hire FAQs

  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Chennai?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under £41/day when booking a car hire in Chennai. The absolute best deal a user found was for £36/day from Avis, booked on Sep. 26.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Chennai for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the top picks in Chennai. They can have you in a hire car for about £246 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Chennai?

    Yes, hiring a vehicle in Chennai for a month is certainly possible.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Chennai for a month?

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Chennai is £1,055 (£35/day) on average.

  • How much is a car hire in Chennai for a weekend?

    The average price for a weekend car hire in Chennai is £0. Hiring a Intermediate is your cheapest option if you’re looking to save money on your weekend car hire in Chennai. For the month of November, Cheapflights users have found hire cars in Chennai for as low as £0/day.

Car hires by fuel type in Chennai

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Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Chennai. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Petrol/Diesel

Petrol/Diesel

£143+

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