Vehicle category

Economy Car Rental

The cheapest way to get where you're going: light on gas, easy to park.

About economy rentals

Economy cars are the default for a reason: they're the least expensive to rent, the cheapest to fuel, and the simplest to park in a crowded city or a tight airport garage. For solo travelers and couples with a couple of bags, they hit the sweet spot of price and practicality.

Don't mistake 'economy' for 'bare-bones.' Today's economy fleet comes with automatic transmissions, Bluetooth, backup cameras and 35+ MPG, so a week of errands or a city break costs a fraction of a larger class without feeling like a penalty box.

5
Seats: 2
Bags: $28
From /day

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Best for

Solo travelers and couples on a budget
City breaks where parking is tight
Short business trips with carry-on luggage
Anyone maximizing miles per gallon

Popular models

Toyota Corolla
Reliable, comfortable and famously fuel-efficient.
Nissan Versa
Surprising rear legroom for the class.
Kia Rio
Easy to drive with modern tech built in.

Specific makes and models are examples and subject to availability.

Indicative pricing

Term	Rate	Notes
Daily	from $28/day	Great for quick trips and errands.
Weekly	from $175/week	The weekly rate usually beats seven daily ones.
Monthly	from $620/month	Ask about long-term discounts by phone.

Rates are indicative, vary by location and date, and are confirmed by phone before you book.

Economy rental tips

Book economy early. It's the first class to sell out at busy airports.
If you'll have three or more passengers plus luggage, size up to compact or mid-size for comfort.
Confirm the fuel policy; full-to-full is almost always cheaper than prepaid on a small tank.
Ask about unlimited mileage if you're planning any day trips.

Economy rental FAQs

How many bags fit in an economy rental?

Most economy cars hold two large suitcases plus a couple of carry-ons. If you're close to the limit, ask your agent. A compact or mid-size adds real trunk space for only a little more.

Is an economy car good for highway driving?

Yes. Modern economy cars cruise comfortably at highway speeds and return excellent mileage. For long multi-hour drives with passengers, a mid-size adds comfort, but economy is perfectly capable.

Why is economy sometimes unavailable?

Economy is the most-requested class, so it sells out first at busy airports. Booking ahead by phone locks in both the car and the rate.