Baton Rouge car rentals from $35/day

With heavy traffic and aggressive drivers changing lanes suddenly, it is a good idea to opt for a compact car to take up less space on the road and be able to fit into almost any parking spot. When planning to leave the city limits and venture out into nature, a 4-wheel-drive car is recommended.

Within the city, there is a maximum speed limit of 25 mph and 55 mph on secondary roads outside built-up areas. Divided highways allow up to 65 mph, and on interstates up to 70 mph is permitted, though there are also stretches of interstates which permit 75 mph. Remember to slow down if the weather or road conditions are poor.

There is metered on-street parking in Baton Rouge available, but always check the designated signs for prices and time restrictions. The easiest way is to choose one of the many parking garages and lots, such as the BRP Lot 11 in Convention Road, which costs around $6 per two hours, or Third Street Garage (approximately $4 per 2 hours).

On average a rental car in Baton Rouge costs $75 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Baton Rouge found in the last 2 weeks is $49.

The average gas price in Baton Rouge is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.

Supplier choice (Class Special Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Baton Rouge.

Car rental companies onsite at Ryan airport include Dollar and National.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Ryan airport to off-airport locations is National.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Special car rental in Baton Rouge costs $54 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Baton Rouge costs $55 per day, on average.

A Full Size car rental in Baton Rouge costs $161 per day, on average.

In Baton Rouge, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 11420 Airline Hwy (9 miles from city center).

Most car rental providers in Baton Rouge offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Baton Rouge, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 10 car rental agencies in Baton Rouge.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Baton Rouge so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

The average gas price in Baton Rouge has been $5.2 per gallon for the past 30 days. At the same time, gas stations around the airport charge a higher fee per gallon. Others like Shell, Circle K, Texaco, and Save More sell at an average price of $4.4 per gallon.

Whether you want to stop for a quick lunch or go to a meeting, finding the perfect spot to park your rental car in Baton Rouge is so easy. For example, in downtown Baton Rouge, you'll find ample space at 300 North Street on One American Place and 521 Laurel Street, charging as low as $4 and $5 per hour, respectively. In addition, the city is dotted with many other private and public parking lots and garages that you can access conveniently. Parking spaces in downtown Baton Rouge are free daily from 6:00 pm to 8:00 am.