Is it worthwhile to book a rental car in Indiana?

There are countless things you can do in Indiana with a car rental. You can drive to Indianapolis to take an evening stroll along the Canal Walk, enjoy a waterside dinner, or go sightseeing downtown. If you’re an adrenaline junkie, Indiana is the place to be; the famous Indianapolis 500, an annual car race event, takes place on the Sunday just before Memorial Day. Alternatively, you can visit the Children’s Museum, Museum of Art, Monument Circle, Zoo, or White River State Park, all located a short drive from the center of Indianapolis.

What are the driving conditions like in Indiana?

Driving your car rental in Indiana can be fun, especially during the day because you are likely to see the best of this US state. However, challenges come during wintertime when nights are longer and days shorter. If your eyesight isn’t perfect, driving in the dark will be increasingly stressful. For many years, Indiana drivers have been experiencing distracted driving caused by other motorists. Their distraction is influenced by mobile phones, applying make-up, or talking to passengers. To avoid getting in an accident, you need to be constantly on the lookout. The most popular type of car to drive in Indiana is a full-sized sedan, thanks to its safety features and low fuel consumption. This is also among the cheap rental cars you can rely on when visiting Indiana. With this car, you can drive on most of Indiana’s Interstate highways, such as Interstate 64, 65, 69, 70, 74, and 164, among others. State roads in this state include State Road 1 and State Road 70.

What laws should I be aware of when driving in Indiana?

Most driving laws in Indiana are somewhat similar to its neighboring states, with a few major differences that you should know about. Whether you are on a road trip in your car rental or driving to a restaurant for a bite to eat, driving regulations in this state still apply to you. Drivers and passengers are expected to wear safety seatbelts throughout their journey. Kids younger than 8 years old must use appropriately sized safety seats. Drivers should not pass cyclists while in turn lanes. Make sure to check with Indiana’s department of motor vehicles for recent law changes before you pick up your rental car.

What documents do I need to rent a car in Indiana?

A valid and unexpired driver’s license is the first document that you should have in order before you decide to rent a car in Indiana. If you are a foreign traveler and in need of a cheap car rental or any other car to rent, you must present your original driver’s license. The US allows you to drive legally in the country for a period not exceeding one year using your home country driver’s license. This document must be used along with an International Driver’s Permit (IDP). If you renting a car in Indiana for a longer than six months, you need to consider acquiring a driver’s license from this particular state. A credit card in your name is also required for booking from car rental agencies in Indiana.

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Chevrolet Spark

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$8/day

1 Jul - 1 Jul

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Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

$11/day

15 Jun - 15 Jun

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Mazda CX-5

or similar Intermediate SUV

Up to 5 passengers

4-door vehicles

$16/day

15 Jun - 15 Jun

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Chevrolet Equinox

or similar Standard SUV

Up to 5 passengers

$23/day

28 Jun - 7 Jul

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Chevrolet Spark

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$25/day

2 Jul - 7 Jul

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Hyundai Avante

or similar Standard

Up to 5 passengers

$28/day

12 Aug - 14 Aug

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Kia Rio

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

4-door vehicles

$29/day

23 May - 24 Jun

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Ford Focus

or similar Intermediate

Up to 5 passengers

$29/day

3 Jul - 11 Jul

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Toyota Corolla

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$30/day

2 Jun - 16 Jun

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Rental cars insight and trends in Indiana

Useful insights to help you book the perfect rental car in Indiana

What is the cheapest rental car company in Indiana?

The cheapest rental car company in Indiana is Getaround, with prices starting from around $12/day. Other affordable options found in the past 72 hours include Getaround, from $14/day, and Surprise Agency, starting at about $21/day. These rates may be different depending on what city you plan on visiting and the type of car you rent.

What is the best rental car company in Indiana?

With an average review score of 8.0/10 from 186 reviewers, Enterprise Rent-A-Car is rated the best car rental company in Indiana by our users. Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 45 locations in Indiana including the popular city of Fort Wayne.

What is the most popular type of car to rent in Indiana?

The most popular type of cars to rent in Indiana are SUV cars. This type of car costs $91 per day on average. 35% of users prefer to rent SUV cars in Indiana due to price, availability, and their planned activities.

What are the cheapest cities to rent a car in Indiana?

At the moment, the cheapest cities to rent a car in Indiana are Highland and Hammond from Getaround and Getaround, respectively. Getaround in Highland has rental rates starting from around $24/day while Getaround in Hammond offers rentals for $30/day and up.

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	Small cars	$40 - $82
	All Car Types	$49 - $92

The average price of a small car rental in Indiana is $60. The cheapest time to rent a small car in Indiana is in January. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just $40 per day. A small car rental is typically 18% less expensive than the average rental car in Indiana. The average price of a vehicle rental in Indiana can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Indiana small car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a medium car rental in Indiana is $61. The cheapest time to rent a medium car in Indiana is in January. The price is 32% lower than the rest of the year at just $42 per day. A medium car rental is typically 18% less expensive than the average rental car in Indiana. The average price of a vehicle rental in Indiana can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Indiana medium car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a large car rental in Indiana is $89. The cheapest time to rent a large car in Indiana is in January. The price is 35% lower than the rest of the year at just $58 per day. A large car rental is typically 17% more expensive than the average rental car in Indiana. The average price of a vehicle rental in Indiana can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Indiana large car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a SUV rental in Indiana is $73. The cheapest time to rent a SUV in Indiana is in January. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just $52 per day. A SUV rental is typically 2% less expensive than the average rental car in Indiana. The average price of a vehicle rental in Indiana can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Indiana SUV rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a van rental in Indiana is $124. The cheapest time to rent a van in Indiana is in January. The price is 29% lower than the rest of the year at just $89 per day. A van rental is typically 41% more expensive than the average rental car in Indiana. The average price of a vehicle rental in Indiana can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Indiana van rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a luxury car rental in Indiana is $98. The cheapest time to rent a luxury car in Indiana is in December. The price is 16% lower than the rest of the year at just $84 per day. A luxury car rental is typically 26% more expensive than the average rental car in Indiana. The average price of a vehicle rental in Indiana can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car. Below are the best prices for Indiana luxury car rentals found on momondo in the past week.

The average price of a convertible rental in Indiana is $117. The cheapest time to rent a convertible in Indiana is in February. The price is 22% lower than the rest of the year at just $93 per day. A convertible rental is typically 38% more expensive than the average rental car in Indiana. The average price of a vehicle rental in Indiana can vary based on a number of factors including supply, popularity of the vehicle, and how far out you book your rental car.

Chevrolet Spark

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$8/day

1 Jul - 1 Jul

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Toyota Yaris

or similar Economy

Up to 2 passengers

$25/day

2 Jul - 7 Jul

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Nissan Versa Note

or similar Compact

Up to 4 passengers

$29/day

23 May - 24 Jun

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Indiana car rental directory

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Alamo

8.5

Very good

138 reviews•4 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

THEY DON'T LET US RENT THE CAR BECAUSE IT COULDN'T SCAN OUR PASSPROT

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2023

Great! I always rent from Alamo but the last few times was an AWFUL customer service experience. My recent experience was expedient, fantastic customer service, and many cars to choose from. It's usually hard to choose during holiday weekends since not many cars are around in general. Thanks!!

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Excellent customer service. Easy pick up and drop-off.

8.0

Very good|May 2023

Value what you guys have afforded me

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Terrible experience from start to finish

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

They just cancelled my reservation because I was going to drop it in Indianapolis airport.

1 out of 46

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.0

Very good

221 reviews•45 locations

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2.0

Poor|Sep 2023

They charged me extra for the car, they kept taking money off my credit card months later after the rental has

4.0

Mediocre|Aug 2023

It was convenient being I was just visiting however I never received my deposit back

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

It was so easy, not a lot of paperwork, just all around good, really nice staff, couldn't get any better, thank you!

10.0

Wonderful|Feb 2023

The process was seamless, the car was clean and drove great, and the return took less than 5 minutes. All for a great price. This is not my first excellent experience with Enterprise. They will be my go-to rental company from now on.

8.0

Very good|Feb 2023

Over all good experience. It was the weather that was awful- heavy rain in several spots and it extended the drive by an hour.

8.0

Very good|Oct 2022

N/A

1 out of 74

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Payless

6.2

Okay

221 reviews•2 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

Didn’t have car I booked. Then double booked me at counter. Then long wait to get in car that still wasn’t the one I booked.

8.0

Very good|Jun 2023

The vehicle was not fueled up prior to me renting it. That was not expected and I should have been advised at the checkout counter prior to me getting into the very busy and unfamiliar 5 lane highway at rush hour.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

To extend my rental it was $200 more than Budget. So I returned my rental to Indianapolis airport and took and Uber to the downtown location ($20) and picked up my next rental quickly.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2023

Our car smelled so strongly of smoke we had to drive with the windows open or we would get headaches. The car door sides and the back seat had trash in them- including a bag of trash from a restaurant that would have been easy to see if someone had glanced in. So for sure it wasn't cleaned before we got it. When we dropped the car off, there were no workers in sight so we had to just leave the keys and walk away hoping things were in order for us to check out. I wish someone had been there to wrap up the rental with us. I am nervous they are going to say it wasn't returned.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2022

Very long wait at counter. Payless/Avis only had one person at counter for over 25 customers. The wait was in excess of 45 minutes. Car was not clean, needed maintenance and was fairly old for rental car.

2.0

Poor|Jul 2022

Went to pick up our rental, not even 2 hrs after having it all dash lights come on and it says malfunction, so my husband was at work and I went to take it back the guy was rude as ever talking about well he need to be here even though I had the contract and him on speakerphone while I’m at the counter. So then I have to go back up there again the next day for them to tell me they have no cars they had to upgrade the class so I went from a full size sedan to a Toyota 4Runner but what they seemed to have left out was that is be charged double my rental agreement daily.. very upset

1 out of 74

Budget

5.9

Fair

211 reviews•19 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Sep 2023

We arrived to pick up the car and there was one person working the counter. It took 2 1/2 hours to get to the counter. The car windows were filthy inside and out so upon arriving at where we were staying we cleaned them because they were terrible to look out of at night with oncoming traffic. We felt bad for the one guy at the counter because the line was very long, and he apologized for having to leave to go to the bathroom.

6.0

Okay|Sep 2023

Loved service and car The car was dirty

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2023

Everyone were great

8.0

Very good|Aug 2023

Everything was great except for the return was confusing. No signs of what to do & no one there advising what to do. I had to ask another person who was also returning her car. She said the airline representative told her to just park it in any stale & drop the key in the box at the counter. So that's what I did. No email confirmation that they found the car or the keys I returned.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

The staff at Budget were spectacular.

2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

Only car available (with reservation) after waiting in line for over 1/2 hour was a not cleaned car. All they did was give me license plate number and make (no location number) had to walk 4 rows of cars to find car, No attendant in lot to help. When returning car all Budget parking spots taken had to park in another companies spot. No attendant to ask where to park. not a very organized process at all.

1 out of 71

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Hertz

5.9

Fair

244 reviews•12 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

What I liked was how quickly I was put into a vehicle. Previous driver did not check back in properly or fill the tank. Good customer service overall though.

2.0

Poor|Jun 2023

When I picked up the car, the employee told me it had half a tank of gas, which it did. However he put on the rental agreement that it was full. I did not notice this until after they charged me an additional $47.00 for gas. It had more gas when I dropped it off than when I picked it up.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Not good service next time never book

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Poor. Do not rent from this location.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Sucked all the way around the board. Will never use hertz again

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Do not use Hertz in Fort Wayne anymore! There was no staff member there at pickup. Myself and 5 other renters were waiting outside and no staff member ever arrived. I called a "nearby" hertz (60 miles away) to ask if they could find out what's going on at our location. After a few minutes making phone calls, the nearby staff member came back on the line and said that no one was working and that no one would be coming. We were all out of luck. I needed my rental car to pick my mother up from the airport to see my dying grandmother in the hospital. When trying to cancel my reservation, after almost 1 hour on hold, the hertz employee told me that they had no ability to cancel it since it was booked through a 3rd party. That's after spending HOURS on the phone trying to navigate automated phone tree systems with priceline, the 3rd party booking agent, and hertz. These automated systems would literally trade me back and forth with each other. I was finally able to cancel my reservation through the hertz website just after a hertz phone center employee ARGUED with me that I was dumb and they could not adjust or cancel my booking. When I finally was able to cancel it, I was charged a $50 cancelation fee. I am outraged by this fee, but who on earth would I even begin to talk to to try and get my cancelation fee refunded? I will never use hertz again and tell everyone I meet to avoid them like the plague. My grandmother is now dead, by the way. Thanks hertz, for making those last precious moments with her full of frustration and outrage.

1 out of 82

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Dollar

7.2

Good

93 reviews•3 locations

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2.0

Poor|Jul 2023

I was charged $46.45 for a fuel. I returned car with a full tank They refused to refund the $46.45 I was told fuel was $3.44 a gallon. I was told I would pay for how many gallons needed to fill the tank. I want a refund for the $46.45.

8.0

Very good|Jun 2023

Make sure that the outside of the car was clean. This made is very difficult to see scratches dents and dings. I tried to note all o could but it was difficult. I hope I don’t get charged.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Staff and everyone was professional and friendly. There was some dirt on the inner plastic floor board and front (outside) could have been better cleaned. But for the cost and the service, I am pleased.

10.0

Wonderful|May 2023

Experience was good, all worked as i expected. Price was outstanding.

10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Quick process in & out of IND. No one tried to over sell you.

6.0

Okay|Dec 2021

Hours were not convenient coming or going

1 out of 31

Thrifty

6.8

Okay

72 reviews•2 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|Oct 2021

Less than stellar communication. It is hard to figure out exactly what you will be charged at the end.

3.9

Poor|Aug 2021

It was not all Thrifty's fault. My Delta flight out of DSM was delayed so I missed my connection in ATL. That didnt get me into Indianapolis until 1:30 am. All car rental personnel had gone home. I immediately called Thrify and they told me I had to contact Price Line and they said they would look into refunding me. I had tried to let them know of the delay earlier in the day on their automative answering system but got no response. I walked out to the car lot and found an Avis employee that helped me out. So if you can help make sure Price Line refunds me, I will continue to use Kayak. Thank You Darrin Lynd

1.9

Poor|Jul 2021

I made a reservation for a car through kayak back in March at this location. When I went to pick it up at my scheduled date and time, they informed me that the over $500 I had already put down was nowhere to be found and that this happens frequently with kayak (who uses CarRentals.com). They just don’t forward your money to the vendor. They made me a reservation for a car, but did not forward my money to Thrifty. Additionally, I waited in line for more than an hour to find this out with no explanation about why the waits were so long. The staff were clearly stressed and overworked and I was not the only person having issues at the counter. Another person and their family stood at the counter for no less than 45 minutes. No one got away from that counter in less than 15 minutes and nobody was telling the Gold members they could leave the line and go get a car. A Gold member stood behind me in line and was not told he had special privileges until he was nearly at the counter, which made me upset for him! The places was incredibly disorganized and the staff was under trained and stressed. They were just trying to get through people and were not kind or good at explaining anyone’s issues. I would literally never rent from this location again even if my rental had gone off without a hitch when I got to the counter. Waiting more than an hour to unsuccessfully pick up my reservation was ridiculous, and the explanation I was given at the time made 0 sense and I had to piece it together with a friend after I was told to get OUT OF THE LINE and figure out my issue on my own. Just absolutely horrible. I might change or update this review if I ever get a refund of the money I paid in March for a car I was unable to pickup from this disorganized, overbooked location.

1 out of 24

Avis

6.5

Okay

77 reviews•15 locations

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2.0

Poor|Aug 2023

We never gotcthe type/ size vehicle we reaerved. Originally reserved a 15 seats van, receiicwd a 12 seats vehicle. Two friends had to cancel travel plans because we could not all fit in vehicle. We'll not reccommend this location at all.

6.0

Okay|Jun 2023

Attendant was great. Car we ended up with smelled like smoke extremely bad. Had to drive with the windows down for most of the drive. We just rented overnight to get to a bigger city airport.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

Made reservations, upon retrieving the vehicle, i was told tht they had to honor an individual tht booked since april so i could not rent it. Very inconvenient. Wil neverrrrrrrr use this service again.

2.0

Poor|May 2023

They did not have any cars available and did not refund the insurance I bought even though I didn't get a car.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

I was med to believe it was one price and after waiting in line for 25 minutes I found out it was 33% higher.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2023

When I arrived, the lady that was working was sitting in the van I was supposed to be renting. She hops out and asks what vehicle I'm there for. I tell her the mini van. She simply says "It's not running." There were no other large vehicles available and she offered no sort of solution. She did not care one bit and has no people skills. I asked her if I was going to be refunded and she just told me to call customer service. She did not want to help in any way and acted liked I was the inconvenience. I will never even attempt to use this company again.

1 out of 26

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Car rental in Indiana

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

How much does it cost to rent a car in Indiana?

You can expect to spend around $63 per day on average on a rental car in Indiana. Depending on what city you plan to visit, cheaper daily rental prices can be around $21 per day or as high as $145 per day, which is a 85% difference.

When is the best time to rent a car in Indiana?

The best time to rent a car in Indiana is during the month of February, when prices are at their cheapest for the year. If you book 7+ days ahead of your pick-up date, you will often find prices averaging $22 per day. The most expensive month to rent a car in Indiana is June, at $119 per day. However, you might be able to find a better deal depending on what agency you rent from and what type of car you choose.

How long do people rent a car when staying in Indiana?

The most popular length of time momondo users rent a car in Indiana is 7 days. For a 7-day rental the average daily price is $50, though prices are subject to change depending on the type of car you rent and what city you stay in. To rent a car for a week in general is $348 on average and for a weekend rental, expect to pay a total of $108 on average. Month-long Indiana car rentals are generally about $2,116 in total depending on your dates.

When did momondo last update prices for cars in Indiana?

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

How many operators does momondo search for cars in Indiana?

There are 131 operators available for cars in Indiana as of May 2024.

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

Age requirements for drivers vary depending on the country, including Indiana. In several EU countries, drivers must be 18 years old. Generally, to rent a car overseas, you must be at least 21 years old, and if you're under 25, you may be charged a young driver surcharge. It's recommended that you review the policy of your preferred rental company before booking.

What documentation or ID do you need to rent a car in Indiana?

When renting a car in Indiana, all drivers must present a full valid driving license. An International Driving Permit is required if the driving license is written in a language different to that of the country of rental and may be necessary to avoid the risk of potential fines. If you are renting abroad, you may also need to provide proof of return travel and accommodation information during your stay. We always recommend checking with the individual rental company you are booking with.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to book a car rental in Indiana?

Choosing momondo to search for rental cars in Indiana makes sense because it is quick and free of charge. We find all the rental car prices and policies, you simply choose what works best for you and your trip.

How does momondo help me find the best car rental deal in Indiana?

momondo enables you to find the best car rental deal in Indiana by providing useful filters to narrow your search. Filters include, but are not limited to: price, body type, rental company and specific policies that you may want.