West Haven car rentals from $31/day
This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a car rental in West Haven with a pick-up date of 4/22 and drop-off date of 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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West Haven car rental information
| Pick-up location | West Haven |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Open air all terrain, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 2 |
| Airport locations | 0 |
| Popular agencies | Turo, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Getaround |
Cheap car rentals in West Haven
| Economy | $34/day |
| Compact | $41/day |
| Intermediate | $31/day |
| Standard | $39/day |
| Full-size | $46/day |
| Minivan | $46/day |
| Luxury | $54/day |
| Standard SUV | $42/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $47/day |
| Open air all terrain | $59/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in West Haven
- Driving car rentals in West Haven is a wonderful way to see this small city, nestled on the shores of the Long Island Sound. A bit more convenient and definitely faster than public transportation, West Haven car rentals will allow you to get to your appointments on time and see family and friends according to your own schedule. Those driving car rentals in West Haven can see local sites including Lighthouse Point Park, the New Haven Museum, and the PEZ Visitor Center. With West Haven car rentals, you can drive southwest to New York City or northeast to Boston.
- Located about 75 miles southwest of West Haven, John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) provides a convenient place to secure a West Haven car rental if you are flying in. When you deplane at JFK, you can get your keys and arrange all of your paperwork at the car rental kiosks in arrivals near baggage claim. Then take the AirTrain to Federal Circle Station, where you can collect your rental vehicle. When it is time to return your rental car, take it to the same lot where you got it and board the AirTrain to the JFK terminals.
- Because West Haven is part of the New York City metropolitan area, it experiences congested traffic during peak rush hours of 6:30 am to 9 am and 3:30 pm to 7 pm. In warmer months, those driving car rentals in West Haven should keep an eye out for people riding bicycles and remember to always give them the right of way.
- Those driving car rentals in West Haven will have to deal with snow and ice in the winter months. Clear your car, especially the windows, of all snow and ice before you attempt to drive it. If it is raining or snowing, always leave more room on the road between you and other vehicles because it takes longer to stop. If your car loses traction on ice, steer into the skid in order to regain control of the car. If you are driving toward New York City, you will almost definitely encounter toll roads. Consider investing in the car rental agency’s toll program in order to avoid fines. If you try to use your own transponder, the payment will often not register because the account name on the transponder does not match the registered owner of the car.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in West Haven for $47 or less
- Book your rental car in West Haven at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in West Haven are around 48% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in West Haven
How much does it cost to rent a car in West Haven?
On average a rental car in West Haven costs $60 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 West Haven found in the last 2 weeks is $35.
What is the cheapest car rental company in West Haven?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($45/day).
How much is gas price in West Haven?
The average gas price in West Haven is $3.86 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $46 and $62, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in West Haven?
Intermediate (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in West Haven.
How can I find car rentals near me in West Haven?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in West Haven?
An Intermediate car rental in West Haven costs $37 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in West Haven?
A Mini car rental in West Haven costs $40 per day, on average.
How much does a Luxury car rental cost in West Haven?
A Luxury car rental in West Haven costs $41 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in West Haven?
In West Haven, cars are most frequently rented at Hertz 1 George Street (3 miles from city center).
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in West Haven?
On average a rental car in West Haven costs $418 per week ($60 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in West Haven?
On average a rental car in West Haven costs $1,793 per month ($60 per day).
Should I get insurance when renting a car in West Haven?
Most car rental providers in West Haven offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in West Haven, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
How many car agencies are operating in West Haven?
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 2 car rental agencies in West Haven.
What do I need to know before booking a car rental in West Haven?
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in West Haven?
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in West Haven so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
What type of car is recommended for driving a car rental in West Haven?
In order to keep costs down, consider opting for a smaller car, such as a small sedan, a small SUV, a compact car, or an economy car. A smaller West Haven car rental will also help you negotiate traffic. If you will be attending business meetings or social events and would like to arrive in style, consider renting a luxury sedan.
What's the speed limit when driving a car rental in West Haven?
Within the city of West Haven, most roads have a speed limit of 25 mph. Occasionally, there is a road or a section of road with a speed limit of 30 mph, 20 mph, or 15 mph. And very occasionally, you can find a road or a section of road that has a speed limit of 40 mph. Those driving West Haven car rentals should keep an eye out for posted speed limits to avoid getting a citation or a fine. As the I-95 courses through West Haven, the speed is reduced to 40 mph.
What are the best places to park a car rental in West Haven?
If you want to park at the beach in West Haven, it is free for residents. However, residents must make sure that their vehicle’s registration is up-to-date. In West Haven, most retail establishments, such as shopping plazas, restaurants, and pharmacies have their own parking lots with free parking for patrons, usually up to 2 hours. In downtown West Haven there are a number of parking garages that you have to pay for. The rate tends to be an hourly rate.
West Haven car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
2.0
Poor
64 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
2 locations in West Haven
Locations in West Haven
1 George Street
+1 203 777 6861
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
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 lolSixt
6.6
Okay
6 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.0
One location in West Haven
Locations in West Haven
371 Derby Ave
+1 203 772 1143
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Dec 2020
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Staff was niceCons:
Company has hidden fees and charges your not made aware of until days after you return the vehicle, like not being able to cross state lines. If I knew ahead of time I would not have rented here and won't ever again. Shady and sneaky.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Friendly Staff Easy pick up and drop off. Car very clean.Cons:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Clean car. Nice and helpful staffCons:
Nothing8.0 Very good
Jun 2021
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The staff were professional.Cons:
I would have liked to be able to change my payment method when I returned the car.National
9.5
Wonderful
4 reviewsOne location in West Haven
Locations in West Haven
290 State St
+1 888 826 6890
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2016
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Convenient, good price for dropping car at different locationEnterprise Rent-A-Car
8.1
Very good
1 reviewOne location in West Haven
Locations in West Haven
835 Boston Post Rd
+1 203 931 4090
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2018
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Did not honor my reservation and did not have a car available for me to rent when I arrived. Made no effort to call me before they gave the car I reserved to someone else. Staff were inconsiderate and lack basic customer service skills. Went to Sixt on RT 34 and was able to rent a car there and treated like a customer should be. Don;t waste your time at this facility.Thrifty
7.0
Good
No reviews available
One location in West Haven
Locations in West Haven
1 George Street
+1 203 777 6861
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Alamo
No score available yet
One location in West Haven
Locations in West Haven
290 State St
+1 888 233 8749
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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 didn’t 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
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One location in West Haven
Locations in West Haven
50 Union Avenue
+1 203 782 0082
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8.0 Very good
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Everything was great, picking up and dropping off were very easy. The car was in excellent condition and cleanliness was great.Cons:
Not sure why I had to pay 22 on kayak and then the whole rental amount at the rental agency. I was under the impression I was paying some “due now” and would pay the rest at pick up. Kayak, please explain?10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2018
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Patrick, the manager at Union Station made the whole expense pain free2.4 Poor
Aug 2018
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NOTHINGCons:
Overpriced and a total rip off. The staff wouldn't work with me to make changes and when I saw a much cheaper price for the same car at the same place, he wouldn't honor it.9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2018
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Patrick was excellent. He gave us the best price. We were treated well and everything went smoothly. We were concerned because of past poor reviews, but all was super.Cons:
Car interior needed a more thorough cleaning, but I like everything really clean. Car indicator said it was due for maintenance and oil change. It was a newer model and we had no issues while driving.4.4 Mediocre
Apr 2018
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We had a situation arise where we needed to return the car a day early and found very little flexibility from the Budget location where we dropped off. Customer service was also not helpful in finding us a solution without charging us a $200 one way fee for a situation out of our control. Luckily the location we did go to to return the car a day early was understanding. Kudos to the Logan Airport location.Avis
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One location in West Haven
Locations in West Haven
50 Union Avenue
+1 203 624 2161
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2.0 Poor
Oct 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.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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Great choice of cars--thank you!10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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I chose Avis after I missed getting to New Haven in time to pick up my car from Hertz. Hertz told me I would have to pay $170 more if I picked up the car the next day, plus I would have had to Uber around until then. Avis had a car for almost the same price I had originally been paying with Hertz, their office was right in the train station, and they were open 2 hours later than Hertz! Reserved and picked up the car within minutes. It was a Toyota Corolla and worked great! Everything from checkin to checkout was smooth sailing. I’m going with Avis from now on whenever possible.4.0 Mediocre
Jan 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov 2021
AutoEurope
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One location in West Haven
Locations in West Haven
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VIPCars Recommendation
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One location in West Haven
Locations in West Haven
290 State St, New Haven, , USA Connecticut
+1 914 368 0091
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Good to know
Most popular agency | Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $60/day |
Good deal | $47/day |