Cheap car rentals in New Haven
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KAYAKâs top tips for hiring a car in New Haven
- It is highly recommended that visitors of New Haven rent a car, as the city is much more easily navigated in your vehicle than via public transportation. This is partly because public transportation is fairly limited, plus because the city was designed primarily with private vehicles in mind. For example, say you want to visit West Rock Ridge State Park. It is just a 12-minute drive of 3.4 miles from central New Haven, but with public transport it can take up to 30 minutes to get there.
- Travelers arriving at Tweed New Haven Airport can find the hire car desks in Tweed Terminalâs Arrivals Lobby.
- Beware using your phone while driving in New Haven, as it is illegal throughout the state of Connecticut to call, text, or use cell phones when driving unless it is hands-free. This also includes using your phone as a GPS device. It is advised that drivers make sure to have their passengers handle the phone duties when driving, otherwise you risk incurring a fine.
- Drivers will be happy to hear that, while New Haven does experience its share of rush hour traffic, it is by no means severe. Drivers can expect the morning rush hour to start up at around 7:00 a.m. and to last until 9:00 a.m., while the afternoon rush hour starts at around 4:00 p.m. and finishes up by about 6:30 p.m. most weekdays. During the peak times, College Street and Howard Avenue are two of the main roads that drivers avoid to escape the worst traffic.
- Book your rental car in New Haven at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in New Haven are around 57% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in New Haven
What type of car is recommended for driving in New Haven?
New Haven is an older city that goes back to the early Colonial days in the U.S. and, as a result, many of its streets are on the smaller side. For the most part, mid-sized and smaller vehicles are your best bet for driving in comfort in New Haven because there are times when larger SUVs and trucks may feel oversized on the road. This is especially the case when it comes to finding on-street parking.
Whatâs the speed limit in New Haven?
Residential and neighborhood roads in New Haven feature speed limits of 20 to 40 mph, while urban roads go up to 50 mph. Outside of New Haven proper, the roads have speed limits of anywhere from 45 to 55 mph. Interstates have speed limits that go up to 65 mph.
Where are the best places to park in New Haven?
If you are in the downtown area, parking garages and lots are likely the safest bet. On-street parking can be difficult to find downtown, especially during the peak hours of the day. Outside of the downtown core and university district, streetside parking is plentifully available and drivers should have an easier time finding available spaces. Hourly parking garages in New Haven typically start at $2.00 per hour.
How much is the price of fuel in New Haven?
The average price of fuel in New Haven is $5.90 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $71 and $94, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in New Haven?
Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in New Haven.
How can I find car hires near me in New Haven?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in New Haven?
An Economy car hire in New Haven costs $100 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in New Haven?
A Compact car hire in New Haven costs $236 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in New Haven?
In New Haven, cars are most frequently hired at Avis 170 Olive Street (1 km from city centre ).
New Haven car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
8.0
Very Good
62 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.3
2 locations in New Haven
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8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Customer service was pleasant2.0 Poor
Jun 2020
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Nothing Car was dirty took me 45 min to clean it during COVID esp unacceptable previous contract was in glove compartment that says alot drop off was closed for 3 mos had to go to airport as a last resortCons:
Everything car should be clean. We are in the middle of a pandemic. they gave us a drop off that has been closed fo 3 mos again unacceptable. nobody answers your phones this was a horrible experience10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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The staff was very helpful. Car was clean and ready.Cons:
The location is a little small so it's tough to pull in and out of the location but that's just nit picking because I have nothing else bad to say lol4.8 Mediocre
Jul 2019
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Staff was polite.Cons:
Staff was slow, distracted and ended up giving us the contract paperwork for a different car than the one we were given, this caused us problems we had to exchange the car on 4th of July because of a flat tire. We had to just rent another car. Spent almost an hour and 15 minutes picking up the car6.8 Okay
Jun 2019
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Car was excellent, clean, drove very wellCons:
At the time of pickup the attendant took every opportunity to upcharge me on extra features as if they were standard or required. Was confusing and dishonest, had me sign off before even seeing an itemized list. Did not even realize she enrolled me for expensive add-ons until it was done9.2 Wonderful
May 2019
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It was convenient that Hertz picked us up from our home for the rental pick-up.Cons:
The drop-off time was quite long (20+ minutes), which seemed excessive. We also didn't get dropped off the same way we were picked up before our rental.Alamo
7.4
Good
40 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.0
One location in New Haven
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4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2019
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The only positive thing about my experience with Alamo was that the car was clean.Cons:
They didnât give me the size of vehicle promised even though I paid extra and then when I returned the car they attempted to charge me $60 more than my quote and I had to argue with them in order to be charged the quote given. I will never use Alamo again.10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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N/A9.2 Wonderful
Dec 2017
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The car had a fishy odor8.8 Very Good
Nov 2017
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It was a very smooth experience, no 5ime wasted at either pickup or drop-offCons:
E10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2017
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Pick up and delivery went off without any glitches. Car was as expected.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2017
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practically seamless rental process, courteous and pleasant staff. informative and proffesional.Budget
6.8
Okay
83 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.7
3 locations in New Haven
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8.0 Very Good
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Car speakers didnât work10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Everyone was very helpful and polite. The little Ford suv drove perfectly thanks guysđCons:
Nothing4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2021
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They could not find my car after dropping it off after hours. The car was not as clean as it could be and the price was way too high.5.6 Fair
Sep 2020
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Car was a good option, clean and pretty new. No issues with the car.Cons:
Pick up and drop-off were rough. Both took nearly an hour due to short staffing. The one staffer at pickup wasn't wearing a mask even as he cleaned the car, which he only did after we showed up to pick it up. At drop-off, waited 45 minutes just to hand over the agreement slip after exiting the vehicle.Avis
5.9
Fair
44 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
6.2
3 locations in New Haven
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
8.0 Very Good
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
4.0 Mediocre
May 2021
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Pick up took to long. Didn't have my car. Car they gave me was filthy.Cons:
Have the car i reserved. Have more locations for one way travel. Don't rent filthy old cars.8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Very happy that we were upgraded, but the car was not clean inside. Sticky dashboard and steering wheel, crackers and debris in door pockets and cup holders. The car also needed an oil change. My busy had to add 2 1/2 quarts of oil and wiper fluid to car.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Great choice of cars--thank you!National
10.0
Wonderful
8 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
2 locations in New Haven
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.3
Good
20 reviewsCleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
7.3
3 locations in New Haven
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6.0 Okay
Oct 2020
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Good experience. Except needed the car for several more days. Non available at the time. Had to go with Budget rental for the additional time needed.3.2 Poor
Aug 2020
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Staff was friendly and helpfulCons:
Car was dirty, gas tank was empty, no one there when car returned during business hours9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Drop of super easy and close by. Staff were friendly and efficientCons:
No one was at the return counter when I returned the car, I don't like doing this because if there is an additional charge it is hard to argue6.8 Okay
Jun 2019
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Drop off was very fast.Cons:
The car we reserved was not there and they had no others like it. Had to give us a smaller vehicle.2.0 Poor
Mar 2019
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A Service with a smile in the nicest wayCons:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2017
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Quick and efficient notingCons:
Nothing.Dollar
6.9
Okay
3 reviewsOne location in New Haven
Thrifty
7.4
Good
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One location in New Haven
Easirent
4.7
Mediocre
No reviews available
One location in New Haven
AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in New Haven
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in New Haven
VIPCars Recommendation
No score available yet
One location in New Haven
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