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Cheap SUV Hire in New Orleans
| Intermediate SUV | $72/day |
| Compact SUV | $65/day |
| Standard SUV | $79/day |
| Premium SUV | $144/day |
| Full-size SUV | $135/day |
| Luxury SUV | $189/day |
| SUV | $166/day |
| Luxury SUV | $424/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $128/day |
| Premium SUV | $138/day |
| Standard SUV | $156/day |
Top Tips for Hiring an SUV in New Orleans
- Driving New Orleans SUV rentals is a convenient way to see this enchanting and exciting city situated on the shores of both Lake Pontchartrain and Lake Borgne. If you are visiting “The Big Easy” with friends, you can all take turns driving and enjoy a comfortable, cool, smooth ride with plenty of room for everyone's backpacks, purses, and souvenirs. If you intend to enjoy some of the great outdoors while in the city, a New Orleans SUV also leaves room for fishing tackle, camping gear, outdoor recreation equipment, and picnic supplies. An SUV rental allows you to enjoy everything New Orleans has to offer.
- If you want to drive your New Orleans SUV rental to the southwest and cross the border into Mexico, you'll first have to obtain permission from the car rental agency. If they allow you to drive into Mexico, you will have to purchase a Mexican liability insurance policy because you cannot cross the border without one. You will have to show this proof of insurance, as well as your driver's license, passport, and rental car agreement to border officials. You should also look into getting Mexican collision insurance. Insurance from an American automobile policy or from a credit card will not work in Mexico.
- New Orleans SUV rentals are available from some agencies for one-way rentals. So, if you would like to pick up your SUV at a New Orleans agency location and drop it off at an agency in another city or in another state, many agencies in New Orleans can arrange that for you. Make sure, though, that you mention that you want a one-way rental when you make your reservation. The agency staff needs time to arrange the one-way details. Also, a one-way rental tends to cost more.
- In the French Quarter in New Orleans, the streets are laid out in a grid, but they can still difficult to drive through. Many streets are one way, tend to be narrow, are crowded with pedestrians, and riddled with potholes in some places. Outside the Quarter, streets become much more difficult to navigate because they wind around as they follow the contours of the Mississippi River. For those reserving New Orleans SUV rentals, consider adding on a GPS navigation device to help make finding your way through this city a bit easier.
- 25% of our users found an SUV hire in New Orleans for $98 or less
- Book your SUV hire in New Orleans at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- August is typically the cheapest month to hire an SUV in New Orleans, with prices around $82 per day. The most expensive month is June, with average prices of $107 per day.
FAQs About Hiring an SUV in New Orleans
What weather conditions should I be aware of when I'm driving my SUV through New Orleans?
New Orleans is subject to rain throughout the year, but especially in January, and in June through August. If it is raining while you are driving your New Orleans SUV rental, it is best to drive more slowly. Leave more space between you and the other vehicles on the road because it is more difficult to stop on a wet road. If local weather reports warn of a coming hurricane, tropical storm, or severe rainstorm, play it safe and refrain from driving to avoid downed power lines, fallen tree branches, and flooded roadways.
What is the minimum age for securing New Orleans SUV rentals?
In New Orleans and throughout Louisiana, you have to be at least 21 years old to rent an SUV. Many car rental agencies will, however, add a daily extra fee to any renters who are younger than 25. Therefore, if you are younger than 25 and interested in New Orleans SUV rentals, it is well worth your while to research different New Orleans car rental agencies to compare the daily fee that you will be charged.
Are New Orleans SUV rentals available at the airport?
Less than 15 miles west of the French Quarter, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is an ideal place for securing New Orleans SUV rentals. To get to the rental car center at MSY, you can catch a free shuttle from the long-term parking garage, which is just across the roadway from the arrivals curb. At the rental car center, agencies that have New Orleans SUV rentals available include Alamo, Budget, Hurts, Thrifty, Dollar, Avis, Enterprise, Payless, Economy, Green Motion, National, and Ace.
How does KAYAK find such low SUV hire prices?
KAYAK compares SUV hire prices from all major car hire companies such as Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, Payless and more to find you the best deal.
How much does an SUV hire cost in New Orleans?
On average an SUV hire in New Orleans costs $102 per day.
Which car hire companies in New Orleans hire SUVs?
Car hire companies in New Orleans that hire SUVs include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car and Thrifty.
How much does it cost to hire an SUV for a week in New Orleans?
On average an SUV in New Orleans costs $716 per week ($102 per day) to hire.
How much does it cost to hire an SUV long term for a month in New Orleans?
On average an SUV in New Orleans costs $3,067 per month ($716 per week) to hire.
New Orleans SUV Hire Company Reviews
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.8
Good
175 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.6
5 locations in New Orleans
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
8.0 Very Good
Oct 2020
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the whole experience was great....everyone was friendly.....Cons:
it was al good....8.4 Very Good
Sept 2020
Pros:
Helpful staff.Cons:
I believed this location was at MSY, but it was not. I had to take a 25 minute Uber ride to the actual location. I will need to be more careful on selecting next time. I was sure that I selected MSY. :(9.6 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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The car was awesome, and the pick-up and drop-off experiences were seamless.10.0 Wonderful
June 2020
Cons:
This Enterprise location was fast and friendly. Loved the service!Budget
6.8
Okay
124 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.9
2 locations in New Orleans
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10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
Hertz
5.3
Fair
275 reviewsCleanliness
5.9
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
5.5
3 locations in New Orleans
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
8.0 Very Good
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
Avis
5.0
Fair
58 reviewsCleanliness
6.1
Comfort
6.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.9
Value for money
5.6
4 locations in New Orleans
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2023
2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
Pros:
Literally nothing.Cons:
Everything. The guy was an hour and a half late then just said, “Oh well you shouldn’t have been able to book it earlier.” No apology, no discount... It ruined our whole day because we were two hours late after he had to drive us to another location because the one I reserved the car at apparently only had a 12-passenger van he kept trying to get us to take. There were three of us! We didn’t want the damn van.Economy Rent a Car
4.8
Mediocre
36 reviewsCleanliness
5.4
Comfort
5.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.7
Value for money
5.6
One location in New Orleans
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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Staff at Nola Rental Car were wonderful Cannot say same for Economy where the rental was placed through. Will never rent through Kayak again!Cons:
Everything4.0 Mediocre
Apr 2021
Pros:
location was inconvenient but the staff did their best considering.Cons:
The car was in bad shape . It sounded like the wheel bearings were completely shot and front and rear fenders weren't attached and were flapping in the wind on the freeway. It did last for the rental period but I wasn't sure it would.8.0 Very Good
Mar 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly, car inspection was thorough and previous damage was clearly markedCons:
We were not made aware at time of rental that the car rental company was not located where the airport transportation dropped us off. The gentleman who picked us up was prompt and all went smoothly after our arrival at the car rental which was very close to the drop off point.6.0 Okay
Mar 2021
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The service was ok. They were not located in the car rental area so a car had to go pick us up there and take us to the hotel where they were.Cons:
The car was in a very poor condition. The chargers and usb didn’t work. It made noises.8.0 Very Good
Mar 2021
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So much easier picking this car up at the Days Inn, than dealing with the Rental car faciility.Cons:
It could have been easier to have the shuttle pick us up at the airport rather than the bus stop shelter8.0 Very Good
Feb 2021
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Friendly staffCons:
Better schedule for drop off at air portGREEN MOTION
5.5
Fair
14 reviewsCleanliness
5.6
Comfort
6.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.2
Value for money
6.3
One location in New Orleans
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Teka was very friendly and helpful. This car rental company is off-site from the rental center to provide lower rates, so the facilities are sparse. The car was great and clean and it was an excellent experience.Cons:
We had difficulty reaching the main number but were finally picked-up at the bus stop at the car rental center. The vehicle was great except for the dirty inside of the windshield.8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Pickup was great, Nick was very friendly and helpful. This is a budget operation, so the facilities are sparse. The car was great and clean, except for the inside of the windshield.Cons:
The drop-off was on a Sunday, and handled by someone who was not an actual employee of the company. It was NOT a good experience!6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
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Just a heads up. This rental company IS NOT LOCATED AT THE CAR RENTA CENTER. You have to take one shuttle from the airport to the car the car rental center and the call them for them to come pick you up there to take you to their place. I specifically chose companies at the terminal to avoid this, but still got this as a choice only to be surprised once I got to the rental center that it was not there2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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I don't know. They never picked us up after we waited at the airport. We had to pay over $500 for another retnal car or spend the night at the hotel.Cons:
Someone actually coming to pick us up after hours after we tried calling two times. I need to know how to get a refund.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
Pros:
Zero aspect of itCons:
It is not at the airport, so you have to take a shuttle. We waited about an hour for the shuttle since there was a long line. We were dropped at the rental car facility, only to find out that Green Motion was at a different location. From there, we were told to call their number and that they would pick us up. They did, and brought us to the sketchy, old, worn building. The check-in process took forever and once we finally got to our car, we noticed multiple issues. For one, the handle of the driver door comes off when you pull open the door. When we put our belongings in the trunk, the back of it was falling apart. The back driver window also was not sealed correctly, so it sounded like it was howling when as you drove. And the biggest problem? The rotors need to be replaced ASAP. Every time we starting breaking, it would have a horrible grinding sound. On top of that, they are open between the hours of 8-4 and apparently closed Sundays? The passengers we rode with had a 7AM flight on Sunday and found that they would need an Uber/Lyft to return to the airport. The only “nice” thing about our experience was the fact they shuttled you back directly to the airport. I would recommend this to NO ONE.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
Pros:
Nothing. They never provided me with a car and they were closed when I arrived.Cons:
Better? If they had actually rented me a car.Ace
4.5
Mediocre
27 reviewsCleanliness
5.2
Comfort
4.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.9
Value for money
5.5
One location in New Orleans
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
Pros:
Very friendly staff. One staff member offered to even drive us to the airport for 10% less than an Uber so we didn't have to wait for one or move our luggage!Cons:
The woman we signed out papers with could have talked a bit slower. She spoke so quickly we had to ask multiple times for her to repeat herself. But she was very friendly and helpful!10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Great price compared to others. Hertz cancelled my reservation as I was getting on the plane. Fine Found this last minute. No complaints.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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They push the insurance scam real hard. They try to tell you you got to have proof of personal insurance with you. I walked out the door.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
Pros:
The staff was somewhat friendly but they are stuck in a fowl location and many of there customers are turned away and unhappy.Cons:
They could have clearly stated in big letters that they don’t rent to any one who doesn’t have proof of full collision auto insurance.6.0 Okay
Oct 2020
Pros:
Few staff was ok.Cons:
Need to ensure proper maintenance of the vehicle before renting them we rented a smoke vehicle with flat tire.5.6 Fair
Oct 2020
Pros:
Staff was fine. Neglected to document existing damage until prompted to do so.Cons:
The cruise control didn’t work. The drivers side window switch was intermittent. Downgraded from 2020 model car to 2017 at checkin...Thrifty
6.2
Okay
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Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
6.6
One location in New Orleans
Eagle Rent A Car
No score available yet
2 locations in New Orleans
Sunnycars
No score available yet
2 locations in New Orleans
Ace Rental Cars
No score available yet
One location in New Orleans
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New Orleans SUV Hire Information
| Pick-up location | New Orleans |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact SUV, Full-size SUV, Intermediate SUV, Standard SUV |
| Hire locations | 14 |
| Airport locations | 8 |
| Popular agencies | Hertz, Avis, GREEN MOTION , Dollar, Alamo |