Cheap Car Hire in Ohio from just $49

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Best deals found for Ohio car hire

Find great deals below on a variety of popular hire cars in Ohio

Kia Rio

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

4-door vehicles

$49/day

5 May - 22 May

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Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

5-door vehicles

$51/day

5 May - 22 May

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Hyundai Avante

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$53/day

5 May - 22 May

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Holden Commodore

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

$55/day

5 May - 22 May

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Toyota Camry

or similar Full-size

Up to 5 passengers

$57/day

5 May - 22 May

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Toyota Auris

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$63/day

11 May - 6 Jun

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Toyota Yaris Cross

or similar Compact SUV

Up to 4 passengers

$66/day

5 May - 22 May

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Hyundai Kona

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

5-door vehicles

$68/day

5 May - 22 May

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Hyundai i20

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$70/day

11 May - 6 Jun

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Car hire insight and trends in Ohio

Useful insights to help you book the perfect car hire in Ohio

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What is the best car hire agency in Ohio?

If you plan on visiting Ohio, consider hiring a car from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which is the best car hire company in the region with 32 locations. 145 momondo reviewers gave this rental agency an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 for their reasonable prices and customer service. You can find Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Cincinnati and many other cities throughout Ohio.

Ohio car hire deals found on momondo

Find the car hire in Ohio that's right for you

	Small cars	$61 - $151
	All Car Types	$66 - $207

The average price of a small car hire in Ohio is $89. The cheapest time to hire a small car in Ohio is in March. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just $61 per day. A small car rental is typically 24% less expensive than the average rental car in Ohio. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ohio can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ohio small car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car hire in Ohio is $80. The cheapest time to hire a medium car in Ohio is in June. The price is 34% lower than the rest of the year at just $54 per day. A medium car rental is typically 31% less expensive than the average rental car in Ohio. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ohio can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ohio medium car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car hire in Ohio is $100. The cheapest time to hire a large car in Ohio is in July. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just $84 per day. A large car rental is typically 14% less expensive than the average rental car in Ohio. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ohio can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ohio large car hire found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV hire in Ohio is $85. The cheapest time to hire a SUV in Ohio is in June. The price is 37% lower than the rest of the year at just $55 per day. A SUV rental is typically 26% less expensive than the average rental car in Ohio. The average price of a vehicle hire in Ohio can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your car hire. Below are the best prices for Ohio SUV hire found on momondo in the past week.

Kia Rio

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

4-door vehicles

$49/day

5 May - 22 May

See offer

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

5-door vehicles

$51/day

5 May - 22 May

See offer

Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$63/day

11 May - 6 Jun

See offer

Ohio car hire directory

All major car hire suppliers in Ohio

Hertz

6.6

Okay

174 reviews•26 locations

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Overview

Recent reviews

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2023

Mostly good. When I rented the car on line, paid all but taxes and fees, 62. At checkin, taxes and fees were 122. That’s not fair…. Great car..

2.0

Poor|July 2023

Wouldn't do the rental through kayak. Didnt have the rental anymore. Tried to rent through them while there and they raised the price $400. Hours didn't match what website had listed

2.0

Poor|June 2023

I showed up to pick up the car rental. I waited 45 minutes and called yet no one showed up or answered. I was forced to not only miss my appointment that I flew in for but I had to pay more money to rent a car through Avis. Needless to say hertz has lost my business. Hertz is the only company I use to use and now they are the only company I will not use. Please advise? Sincerely one pissed off customer, Aaron Kent

6.0

Okay|June 2023

Car was dirty not ready and did not have gas

2.0

Poor|June 2023

They had no cars and left me stranded! Had to pay an extra $100 at Avis at the airport

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Staff was very friendly and efficient.

1 out of 58

Hertz Locations in Ohio

Budget

6.2

Okay

242 reviews•17 locations

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Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

I booked thru Kayak. That was my mistake. Despite the confirmation email and the app saying my pick up location was CLE airport location. Kayak scheduled it for Beechwood location and I had to pay $717 instead of $333 as promised in the app. I’ll never book thru Kayak again.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

All good.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

After booking they called changed the location for pickup then they called me the day of rental canceling and tire reservation saying they did not have a mid-sized car available. Will never go through budget again

2.0

Poor|July 2023

They refused my international DL because my name in English was written right to left. Yet other rental companies had accepted it without any issues

10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

All good

10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

I was so impressed with Budget! They overbooked our reserved vehicle, but made it right and then some! They gave us two Chrysler Pacifica Van's in place of the one big passenger van, and even provided gas for the inconvenience. The van's were clean and drove like a dream. I have never experienced such great customer service, and will be a return customer! Thank you for going above and beyond in making the overbooking right. I am so grateful and impressed with the customer service of this company!

1 out of 81

Budget Locations in Ohio

Alamo

8.4

Very Good

38 reviews•2 locations

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Overview

Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Dec 2022

The counter agent was friendly, quick and a pleasure dealing with. The car choices were good and I didn’t feel like I got the “bait and switch” treatment I have received from others before.

10.0

Wonderful|Nov 2022

The customer service is outstanding

2.0

Poor|Oct 2022

Very unrealistic policies with respect to the use of credit cards. I got a new credit card which I had forgotten to call and activate the card. While at the Alamo counter in Columbus, the card after swipe did not go through. The bank immediately sent me a text and requested I call to activate the card. I showed the text to the Alamo staff and said I was calling to activate the card and will let her swipe the card once more. She bluntly refused, and I could not have the car. A complete mess of my entire plan. While we can understand the emphasis on the use of credit cards for car rentals, however, the company should be pragmatic to serve its clients better. Thank you

10.0

Wonderful|June 2022

The car was great that I ended up with! Comfortable and was a joy to drive.

6.0

Okay|Feb 2022

Wish there were a vehicle similar to what was described at time of rental. Wish car was cleaner on pickup.

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2022

The guy in the office was a really nice person and a gentleman with the luggage in to car clean up the car from snow gave us a upgrade free off charge we should feel like we’re the best customer

1 out of 13

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.8

Good

84 reviews•32 locations

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Overview

Recent reviews

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

Great!

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Everything was great. Will rent from them again thanks.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

They don’t accept debit card and charge me $300 deposit

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

Excellent car, excellent customer service

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Very friendly check out and check in - quick. New car.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

i loved how easy pick up and drop off were. completely hassle free and every time i called enterprise someone answered my questions quickly and thoroughly. super friendly too.

1 out of 28

Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Ohio

Dollar

6.7

Okay

38 reviews•8 locations

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Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|July 2024

I hate these ridiculous hidden fees that companies like this continue to charge: Price Breakdown Already paid Car hire charge $444.99 Subtotal $444.99 To pay at pick-up AP CONC FEE RECOV $49.72 COUNTY SALES TAX $12.98 CUST FACILITY CHG $48.00 OPERATION AND MAINT FEE $1.76 STATE SALES TAX $33.16 TRANS FACILITY FEE $29.68 VEH LIC FEE $2.56 Subtotal $177.86

2.0

Poor|July 2023

Staff rude and not helpful. Made no effort to resolve problem. Willing to leave hanging two eighty year olds out of town on a technicality

10.0

Wonderful|July 2023

Very easy

2.0

Poor|July 2023

I was charged 77 bucks for a more expensive vehicle when they ran out of the model I had already paid for. I then waited for 1.5 hours for them to provide me with the car.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Car start with problems in the border with Canada. I called roadside assistance. Start a claim, call get disconnected. I've to go all the way back to USA the closest location for a rental exchange. They said nothing was on file. I tried to call roadside again. No luck. I've to cameback to my city. For my good luck nothing else happened

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

I left a pair of sunglasses in the rental and after realizing it 15 minutes after drop off and returning to the Hertz drop off to retrieve my sunglasses, customer service was extremely terrible and that I had to wait 30 minutes only to be told that they could not retrieve my sunglasses as they were unable to locate them. Knowing with 100% certainty that they were in fact in the vehicle and given how the events unfolded after the fact, I will never book with hertz or dollar again. I am a frequent traveler, and I will not support these companies. I feel so bothered by this incident that I actually took the time to fill this out when generally, I never write anything as I’ve always had pleasant experiences with other rental agencies. This speaks volumes to me.

1 out of 13

Avis

6.6

Okay

71 reviews•16 locations

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Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Would not allow rental because renter had no Drivers License but ID and credit card. Driver was to be added at rental time. Driver unable to use credit card nothing open avis charged $50 on original renters credit card. Went to Payless

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Poor Customer Service and walked 4 times to the parking lot to finally get a car

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I rented a premium car (Passat, Altima, etc) and got the counter to hear "sorry they never brought us your car". They tried to pawn some Kia's, etc but ended up giving me a RAM truck. Truck was nice & clean but after 2 miles down the road on freeway the check engine light came on and cutoff while going 55 on freeway. I started it back up and soon cutoff again once over 50MPH. Please mind you this is a 2-ton truck with very little control when engine dies (power brakes/steering). I called the local rental co and the suggested I take it to airport since I was so close and could take side roads under 50MPH. Airport Avis was very rude and said the company I rented from was a "franchise" and we are "corporate" and that I needed to drive it back to them for the exchange. I spoke to a manager and made it clear the engine died twice on I270 over 50MPH but they could care less. I took back roads back to the local Avis but they didn't have a clean ready car. They were kind and setup a Ford Edge for me to go back to airport to exchange. Car wasn't cleaned but she knew I needed a car to get back to the wide assortment of option at Avis Columbus Airport. Finally got my "premium" Chevy Malibu at Avis airport and went on my way. 2 days later I get an alert via phone of a $106 charge for the 1-day rental of the dirty Ford Edge. I called Avis and spent 2 hours telling them the story. They finally refunded me after I threated to call my CC company and dispute. I've rented 100's of cars in my life and never had such a poor experience such as this.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

Good

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

I have been a loyal customer at this location and have rented vehicles for years here. However this is the last time I will rent from this location. The agent/manager/whatever was rude, condescending, and obnixous. He made it more than obvious he treats "certain" customers much better than others. I witnessed it first hand when I came to rent the vehicle. Then when I returned the vehicle he was literally fawning over the gentlemen in front of me and DID NOT treat me the same AT ALL when I was renting the car. Also the location was absolutely filthy. I will not return.

10.0

Wonderful|June 2023

While I am still waiting on the return of my deposit through Avis, the pickup and drop off process through our Avis location was very easy and our vehicle was a clean hybrid minivan that was comfortable and an efficient ride for our whole group during our trip. Overall, this location made for a really good experience.

1 out of 24

Avis Locations in Ohio

Thrifty

6.2

Okay

35 reviews•9 locations

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Overview

Recent reviews

8.0

Very Good|Feb 2023

We were happy with the services except - 1. The car we were assigned to wasn't in its parking spot. Had to walk in & out of building several times. The car we eventually got was fine. 2. Thrifty apparently is owned by an Italian company. This fact WASN'T MENTIONED ANYWHERE UNTIL WE GOT CHARGED FOREIGN TRANSACTION FEES BY OUR CREDIT CARD ON OUR RENTAL!!!!

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Is verey expenceve

8.0

Very Good|Sept 2022

Went smoothly. Car was clean and ready at pickup.

8.0

Very Good|July 2022

Would be nice if they could give you a brief run down, other than here are the keys

10.0

Wonderful|July 2022

Nothing

8.0

Very Good|Nov 2021

The first car they gave me made a grinding sound when I pressed the brakes in the airport garage, but they changed it out for an upgraded car with no fuss.

1 out of 12

Payless

5.8

Fair

37 reviews•1 location

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Overview

Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Feb 2024

While Payless advertise a 100% smoke-free fleet rental car had definitely been smoked in. I tried to clear the air every time I got in it losing a can of febreze but could never overcome the smoking stench. Additionally, the car had numerous dings and the transmission made noise whenever it was in gear. The car definitely had mechanical, cosmetic, and smoking odor problems.

10.0

Wonderful|Sept 2023

One very small complaint...I stood in line for about 30 minutes at pickup.

2.0

Poor|Sept 2023

The rental car was absolutely filthy and the previous renter smoked in the car. I don’t believe Payless even looked at the car for cleanliness

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

This was my first experience with Payless and it was outstanding. Easily the nicest and cleanest car I have ever rented. I will be definitely use them again.

2.0

Poor|June 2023

Your pickup was not at the airport. I had to pay $50 to Uber 25 miles to pickup the car and was not able to drop the car off at the airport which meant I had to drop my people off at the airport and then drive 25 miles back to the Avis location to return the car. Then I had to have a friend take me to the airport.

2.0

Poor|June 2023

The car was dirty and smelled like feet. There were also plenty of marks/scratches on the vehicle.

1 out of 13

Car hire in Ohio

Learn everything there is to know about hiring a car in Ohio so you can be properly prepared for your next trip

How long do people hire a car for when staying in Ohio?

Most people tend to hire a car in Ohio for 3 days which costs, on average, $84 per day. If you plan on hiring a car for one week, then you can expect to pay around $537 total. For a quick weekend hire, the total cost tends to average $157. $2,951 is the average cost of a month-long Ohio road trip car hire.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Ohio?

Prices for cars in Ohio are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Ohio?

As of April 2025, there are 132 operators available to choose from for cars in Ohio.

How old do you have to be to hire a car in Ohio?

Among different countries, including Ohio, the minimum age for drivers varies. In numerous EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. To hire a car overseas, you'll generally need to be at least 21, and if you're under 25, a young driver surcharge may be imposed. It's recommended that you review the policy of the hire company you're considering before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to hire a car in Ohio?

All drivers must have a valid full driving license when hiring a car in Ohio. If the license is written in a different language from the country of hire, an International Driving Permit may be required to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you're hiring a car overseas, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. It is always advisable to check with the individual hire company you're booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car hire in Ohio?

You should book a car hire in Ohio using momondo because it is quick, free and easy to use and could save you money. momondo does the hard work of finding the car hire prices and policies, all you need to do is compare and choose what works best for your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car hire deal in Ohio?

momondo helps you find the best car hire deal in Ohio by allowing you to filter results by price, capacity, car features, drop off, pick-up location and many more.