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Car hire in Maryland

Use the same magic that powers our flight search to find cheap car rental in Maryland

Compare car hire on price, ease of pick-up, a fair fuel policy and more

Find Maryland car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Maryland car hire at a glance

Most popular providerAvis
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Pick-up points63, Rockville is most popular
Cheapest price foundR 1,039 per day, Gaithersburg
Cheapest month to rentJuly
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Maryland could cost, we've pulled prices from Gaithersburg.

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Airport options in Maryland

If you’re flying to Maryland it could be easier to hit the road straight from the airport.

Car hire at Frederick Airport

From
R 2 292
per day

Car hire at Frederick Airport

From
R 2 292
per day

Find the best car rental deal in Maryland

Compact cars in Rockville

4-5 doors
From
R 976
per day

Intermediate cars in Rockville

4-5 doors
From
R 1 080
per day

Economy cars in Rockville

4-5 doors
From
R 1 163
per day

Fullsize cars in Rockville

Van
From
R 1 309
per day

Premium cars in Rockville

4-5 doors
From
R 1 479
per day

Mini cars in Rockville

Passenger van
From
R 2 160
per day

Compact cars in Gaithersburg

4-5 doors
From
R 1 039
per day

Fullsize cars in Gaithersburg

Van
From
R 1 101
per day

Intermediate cars in Gaithersburg

4-5 doors
From
R 1 205
per day

Economy cars in Gaithersburg

4-5 doors
From
R 1 246
per day

Mini cars in Gaithersburg

Passenger van
From
R 1 412
per day

Premium cars in Gaithersburg

4-5 doors
From
R 1 828
per day

Economy cars in Baltimore

4-5 doors
From
R 1 082
per day

Compact cars in Baltimore

4-5 doors
From
R 1 082
per day

Intermediate cars in Baltimore

4-5 doors
From
R 1 101
per day

Fullsize cars in Baltimore

4-5 doors
From
R 1 119
per day

Premium cars in Baltimore

Pickup
From
R 1 326
per day

Mini cars in Baltimore

Passenger van
From
R 1 768
per day

Economy cars in Bethesda

4-5 doors
From
R 1 288
per day

Fullsize cars in Bethesda

4-5 doors
From
R 1 433
per day

Mini cars in Bethesda

Passenger van
From
R 1 433
per day

Compact cars in Bethesda

4-5 doors
From
R 1 433
per day

Intermediate cars in Bethesda

4-5 doors
From
R 1 475
per day

Premium cars in Bethesda

4-5 doors
From
R 1 558
per day

Economy cars in Salisbury

4-5 doors
From
R 1 454
per day

Compact cars in Salisbury

4-5 doors
From
R 1 454
per day

Intermediate cars in Salisbury

4-5 doors
From
R 1 495
per day

Fullsize cars in Salisbury

4-5 doors
From
R 1 537
per day

Premium cars in Salisbury

4-5 doors
From
R 1 869
per day

Mini cars in Salisbury

Passenger van
From
R 1 994
per day

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Maryland

The cheapest month to rent a car in Maryland is July, when the average cost per day is R 841. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is October, when the average cost per day is R 873. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Maryland is June.
Jun
R 1 963
Jul
R 841
Aug
R 948
Sep
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Oct
R 873
Nov
R 901
Dec
R 1 513
Jan
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Feb
R 1 225
Mar
R 1 058
Apr
R 1 207
May
R 1 900
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Maryland could cost, we've pulled prices from Rockville.

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What are the best car hire companies in Maryland?

Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Budget
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Avis
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Hertz
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Alamo
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Thrifty
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection
Sixt
Car condition
Car cleanliness
Customer service
Easy collection

All you need to know about Maryland

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Motorway speed limitVaries from state to state
Built-up area speed limitVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Maryland: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Maryland, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Maryland you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Maryland depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Maryland, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Maryland. First, you need to decide where in Maryland you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Maryland. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Maryland you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Rockville. On average, it costs R 976 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 976 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Maryland

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Maryland is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Maryland are Avis, Budget and Hertz. The cheapest company we've found is NextCar. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 4 weeks before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 1 039 a day and R 558 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Maryland you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Maryland. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Maryland is Rockville. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Gaithersburg.

Hire a car long term in Maryland

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Maryland with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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