Car Rental in Rhode Island
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Cheapest car rental rates
Providence Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$43.24 per day
Providence Airport
Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
$45.38 per day
North Providence Downtown
Standard SUV
Ford Edge or similar
$55.14 per day
Middletown Downtown
Economy
Kia Rio or similar
$57.08 per day
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Providence Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
$105.66 per day
Providence Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
$107.18 per day
Providence Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
$149.06 per day
North Providence Downtown
Standard Elite SUV
Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar
$73.65 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:43 PM on 5/16/25. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information
Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$80 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
40 km/h or 25 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 104 km/h or 50 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.93 per liter or $3.52 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.74 per liter or $2.80 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.36 per liter or $5.15 per gallon
The most popular city in Rhode Island
The most popular location in Rhode Island
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Rhode Island?
The cost of renting a car in Rhode Island varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day in Rhode Island
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Rhode Island is December — when rental costs average $34.16 per day. This is 29% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting a car in September (when prices average $74.80 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.
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 average rental length in Rhode Island?
How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in March — an average of 7 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in May — an average of 3 days.
Average number of rental days in Rhode Island
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Rhode Island?
Based on how many customers search for a car in Rhode Island, the most popular month is February, while the least popular is December.
Monthly searches in Rhode Island by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 6 |
| Airport locations | 1 |
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, Budget, Enterprise |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $43 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Equinox | 4 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Chevrolet Malibu | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Honda Civic | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Thrifty
8.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
National
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$79.58
Lowest daily price
$43.19
Total cars available
410
Top 9 suppliers in Rhode Island in 2025
Thrifty
2 locations
$43 - $165
Alamo
1 location
$101 - $232
Enterprise
1 location
$101 - $251
Avis
5 locations
$50 - $289
Dollar
2 locations
$44 - $161
Hertz
4 locations
$44 - $161
Budget
4 locations
$50 - $287
National
1 location
$102 - $272
Payless
1 location
$102 - $272
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