Providence car rentals from $30/day

Providence is mostly easy to navigate but, especially when coming in the winter time, a 4-wheel drive car is recommended. An SUV will give you enough space and traction to make it a smooth driving experience. In the summer months, a convertible gives the right summer feeling and maximum sunshine exposure.

In Providence, 20 mph is permitted in school zones and 25 mph in residential areas, unless indicated otherwise. Outside built-up areas, the maximum speed limit is 50 mph and freeways allow up to 65 mph. Always heed posted signs and adapt speed to the weather conditions.

On-street parking in Providence is metered and varies in time restrictions. Mostly, there is a time limit of 2 hours, but check at the allocated sign to be sure. Alternatively, opt for a parking garage like Providence Place or Metropark Park Row East, where cars can be parked over a longer period of time.

On average a rental car in Providence costs $59 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 Providence found in the last 2 weeks is $58.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget ($30/day), Avis ($30/day) and Hertz ($31/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget 1 Dorrance Street 02903 (1 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Providence 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 Providence.

The only car rental company onsite at Logan Intl airport is Dollar.

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

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

A Special car rental in Providence costs $31 per day, on average.

A Compact car rental in Providence costs $32 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Providence costs $34 per day, on average.

On average a rental car in Providence costs $412 per week ($59 per day).

On average a rental car in Providence costs $1,768 per month ($59 per day).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Providence.

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

Yes. There are numerous Providence car rentals near the Amtrak train station. Avis and Enterprise car hire companies are approximately 2 -3.6 miles away along Mineral Springs Avenue. Hertz offices are on 167 Putnam Pike, placing them both around 5.1 miles to the train station.

Yes. The Claiborne Pell Bridge (Newport Bridge) is operated by the Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority. As the only toll facility in R.I., the route can save you time and fuel when you need to drive cheap car rentals in Providence from Newport to the city of Jamestown on Conanicut Island instead of circling around Rhode Island through Providence.