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Why book with us?
Travel information
When to book in India and for how long?
Car rental information
Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)
Top 3 suppliers in India in 2026
Award-winning service

Why book with us?Travel information When to book in India and for how long?Car rental information Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)Top 3 suppliers in India in 2026 Award-winning service

Travel information

Languages

Hindi, English, Bengali, Punjabi

Currency

INR

Drive on

Left-hand side

Country code

+91

Speed limit within town

50–70 km/h or 31–43 mph

Speed limit out of town

70–120 km/h or 43–75 mph

Acceptable limit of BAC

0.03%

Average gas price

$1.10 per liter or $4.16 per gallon

Lowest gas price

$1.00 per liter or $3.79 per gallon

Highest gas price

$1.18 per liter or $4.47 per gallon

When to book in India and for how long?

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in India?

The cost of renting a car in India varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.

Saver's insights

Cheapest monthJanuary

Most expensive month April

Average rental costs per day in India

$173

$87

$88

in January

Jan

$120

in February

Feb

$145

in March

Mar

$157

in April

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

$94

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in India is January — when rental costs average $87.62 per day. This is 28% cheaper than the yearly average and 44% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $157.31 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

What's the most popular month to rent a car in India?

Based on how many customers search for a car in India, the most popular month is February, while the least popular is January.

Monthly searches in India by pick-up date relative to the average

0.5 times in January

Jan

1.8 times in February

Feb

1.4 times in March

Mar

0.9 times in April

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

0.5 times in December

Dec

What’s the average rental length in India?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in February — an average of 4 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in January — an average of one day.

Average number of rental days in India

1 day in January

Jan

4 days in February

Feb

3 days in March

Mar

4 days in April

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

1 day in December

Dec

Car rental information

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Frequently Asked Questions (updated: Oct 22, 2026)

When is the best time to rent a car in India?

Prices are lowest during January, starting at $88 for an Economy car and highest in April, when economy cars start at $157. Booking early for peak dates can save significantly. The most popular month in India is February, while the least popular month is January.

What car rental companies are available in India?

India hosts: Europcar, North Car Rental, S S TRAVELS. Rental cars tend to sell out in the summer months, so booking early is recommended.

What side of the road do you drive on in India?

You drive on the left-hand side of the road in India.

What are the speed limits and key traffic rules in India?

Speed limits in India are 50–70 km/h in cities, 70–120 km/h outside cities. The drunk-driving limit is 0.03%.

Top 3 suppliers in India in 2026

Europcar

10 locations

8.2

Good

Value for money

8.1

Ease of finding

8.2

Agent helpfulness

8.3

Pick-up speed

8.0

Drop-off speed

8.2

Car cleanliness

8.2

Car condition

8.2

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