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

Book your car hire in Chennai 76 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car hire prices are around Rp 736,278/day on average when booked 76 days ahead, which saves you 1,198,659% off the average price.

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What is the best car rental company in Chennai?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Chennai is Hertz (rated 6.0/10). Europcar (rated 2.0/10) is also highly rated by our users.

Hertz
Hertz
6.0
Europcar
Europcar
2.0
SS Travels
SS Travels
2.0
Gozo Cabs
Gozo Cabs
0.0

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

At Chennai, the best time to rent a car is at October, with an average daily rate of just Rp 803,213. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,472,557 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Chennai, the best time to rent a car is in October, with an average daily rate of just Rp 803,213. Conversely, May is the priciest month, averaging Rp 1,472,557 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

Rp 1,121,151

February

Rp 1,121,151

March

Rp 1,121,151

April

Rp 1,137,885

May

Rp 1,472,557

June

Rp 1,121,151

July

Rp 953,815

August

Rp 953,815

September

Rp 819,946

October

Rp 803,213

November

Rp 819,946

December

Rp 886,881

What car do most people hire in Chennai?

Passenger van cars (Toyota Innova or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Chennai. Full-size cars (Toyota Camry or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Standard cars (Toyota Innova or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Chennai?

Myles has 4 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Europcar has the second-highest number of locations in Chennai at 3.

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Top rental agencies in Chennai

Explore the leading car rental agencies in Chennai known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car rental companies in Chennai. Reviews were last updated on 6 January 2026.

Hertz

1 location
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Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.0

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.0

Europcar

3 locations
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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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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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Car Club

2 locations
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Myles

4 locations
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Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car rentals in Chennai, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 6 January 2026.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be rented out for an entire month in Chennai.

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