Cheap Car Rental in Hamden, USA

Cheap car rental in Hamden, USA

We have no fresh offers in Hamden yet. Prices and availability change daily, so search your dates to see today's cars and prices.

Nearest desks with offers

New Haven Train Station · 6 km · from $91 per day
Tweed-New Haven Airport · 11 km · from $112 per day
Meriden · 20 km · from $74 per day

Car rental prices near Hamden by car type

Class	Typical cars	Suppliers	From / day	Typical / day
Economy	Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta, Mitsubishi Mirage	6	$46	$65
Compact	Nissan Versa, Ford Focus, Kia Soul	6	$48	$65
Intermediate	Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Prius Hybrid	6	$52	$79
Standard	Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima	5	$56	$85
Full size	Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry	5	$56	$85
Small SUV	Buick Encore, Audi Q3, Jeep Renegade	4	$56
Medium SUV	Jeep Compass, Hyundai Santa Fe, Toyota Rav4	6	$64	$80
Large SUV	Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer	6	$75	$115
Minivan	Nissan Quest, Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan	6	$80	$100
Luxury	Audi A4	1	$85
Premium	Nissan Maxima, Audi A3, Toyota Crown	3	$61
Convertible	Ford Mustang Convertible	2	$101
Small or medium truck	Nissan Frontier	1	$58

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

4 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $46/day

Budget

Hyundai Venue

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $47/day

Thrifty

Ford Focus

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $48/day

Hertz

Nissan Versa

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $48/day

Budget

Kia Soul

or similar

5 seats
3 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $49/day

Avis

Kia Rio

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $56/day

Enterprise

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $74/day

Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

5 seats
2 bags
Automatic transmission
Air conditioning

from $76/day

Car rental companies near Hamden

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Aug 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Enterprise

22 min wait Credit card only

8.4

Excellent 2000+ reviews

from $74/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.8

Policies

Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Office

Enterprise in Meriden
856 N Colony Rd, Wallingford, 06492 2410, CT
2036341233

Avis

In the terminal 26 min wait Credit card only

7.7

Very good 5000+ reviews

from $112/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.2 Cleanliness 6.7 Service at the rental desk 8.4 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

Airport fee

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at Tweed-New Haven Airport
155 Burr St, New Haven, 06512, CT
203-466-2847

Hertz

19 min wait Credit card only

7.4

Very good 2000+ reviews

from $48/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 7.8 Service at the rental desk 7.3 Pick-up process 6.9 Drop-off process 8.3

Policies

Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz in Fairfield
720 Post Road, Fairfield, Ct, 06824, CT
2032552500

Budget

Mon–Fri 08:00–19:00 · Sat–Sun 08:00–16:00 14 min wait Credit card only

6.8

Good 10000+ reviews

from $110/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.5 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 6.6 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

Theft protection (TP)
Third-party liability (TPL)
Glass and tire waiver

Policies

Full to full
Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at New Haven Train Station
50 Union Ave (Train Station), New Haven, 06519, CT
203-782-0082

Thrifty

16 min wait Credit card only

6.7

Good 5000+ reviews

from $100/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.4 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

Taxes

Policies

Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty at New Haven Train Station
1 George Street, New Haven, CT, United States, 06510
(203) 777-6861

Dollar

15 min wait Credit card only

6.6

Good 5000+ reviews

from $91/day

Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.1 Cleanliness 7.3 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

Taxes

Policies

Unlimited mileage
Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar at New Haven Train Station
1 George Street, New Haven, CT, United States, 06510
(203) 777-6861

Rental conditions in Hamden

Based on 6 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Driver age	Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $35 a day extra (Budget). Maximum age 70.
Debit card	Not accepted by any of the 6 suppliers.
Credit card	Usually required, in the main driver's name. 6 of 6 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage	Unlimited at all 6 suppliers.
Transmission	All cars are automatic.
Cancellation	Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 6 suppliers.
Insurance included	Glass and tire waiver (1 supplier), Theft protection (TP) (1 supplier), Third-party liability (TPL) (1 supplier).
Included in the price	Taxes
Extras	GPS (5 suppliers), Infant seat (5 suppliers), Child seat (5 suppliers), Booster seat (5 suppliers), Ski rack (3 suppliers)
Special offers	Pre-registration available (3 suppliers)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

Where to pick up

Pick-up point	Type	Suppliers	From / day	Average wait
New Haven Train Station · 6 km	Train station	3	$91	15 min
Tweed-New Haven Airport · 11 km	Airport	1	$112	26 min
Meriden · 20 km	City office	1	$74	22 min
Fairfield · 33 km	City office	4	$42	19 min
Norwalk 469 Westport Av-Round Tree Inn · 46 km	City office	3	$49	15 min

Near Hamden

Airports & stations

Cities

West Haven 10 km
Meriden 23 km
Waterbury 25 km
Bridgeport 31 km
New Britain 36 km
Fairfield, CT 37 km

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Newington 42 km
Danbury 44 km
Old Saybrook 47 km
West Hartford 48 km
Norwalk, CT 48 km

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Car rental in Hamden: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 14 min at Budget to 26 min at Avis.

For a small car, Hertz is the cheapest at about $47 a day and is rated 7.4 out of 10. Enterprise is rated 8.4 and costs about $74.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 6 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $35 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Hamden: FAQ

Where do I pick up my rental car in Hamden?

It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page. Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Hamden and return it somewhere else?

Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car in Hamden?

The minimum age to rent a car in Hamden is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year.

Can I rent a car in Hamden with a debit card?

Rental companies in Hamden typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

What fuel policy do rental companies use in Hamden?

The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Hamden are:

Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee.
Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

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