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Most popular providerEuropcar
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
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Cheapest month to rentMarch
Best time to book4 weeks before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in India could cost, we've pulled prices from New Delhi.

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The cheapest month to rent a car in India is March, when the average cost per day is R$ 157. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is June, when the average cost per day is R$ 159. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in India is April.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in India could cost, we've pulled prices from New Delhi.

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Car hire in India: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in India, 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 India 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.
Our travellers best rated car hire company in India is Europcar. You can rent a car with them for R$ 568 on average per day.

If you want to learn more about Europcar, you can dig deeper here.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in India 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 India, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in India. First, you need to decide where in India 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 India. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in India you want to visit. The most popular place to go is New Delhi. On average, it costs R$ 376 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R$ 104 per day.