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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Chennai

  • Consider car hire in Chennai and give yourself the independence to visit the city as well as the surrounding countryside. Visit historical sights such as Mahabalipuram. Only about a 1h 20min drive from the city, this is a town famous for monuments and temples built in the seventh and eighth centuries. If you fancy trekking through a forest and visiting a waterfall, head out to Ubbalamadugu Falls, which is around 92 kilometres outside the centre of Chennai and easy to get to with a Chennai car hire.
  • There are a few car hire companies that operate out of Chennai International Airport (MAA), including SS Travels, Europcar and Avis. There are currently no car hire services within the airport terminal, so you will need to take advantage of the meet-and-greet services offered by each company on your arrival at the airport. The customer service operator will meet you off your flight and transport you to the car hire offices. There may be an extra charge for this, so please check when you book your car.
  • When taking your Chennai car hire out onto the roads, be prepared to expect the unexpected, especially if you are using the more congested roads in the city. While some roads have the lanes marked clearly, there are others that have no markings and can be quite badly potholed. In addition to this, you need to watch out for the motorbikes and scooters that weave in and out of the traffic, as well as the pedestrians and bicycles along the sides of the road.
  • Chennai is a busy city traffic-wise, but if you need to drive within the city, it is advisable to start and finish your journey outside the commuting hours when the roads are congested. The morning rush in Chennai can end as late as 11:00 after starting at around 09:00 and the evening rush hour can last for a while, usually between 17:00 and 19:30. If you need to use the Chennai-Bengaluru National Highway, especially the Poonamallee Trunk Road section, try to avoid this during rush hour, as the traffic is often at a standstill during the morning and evening commute.
  • Book your car hire in Chennai at least 5 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate hire cars in Chennai are around 42% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Chennai

  • How much is the price of fuel in Chennai?

    The average price of fuel in Chennai is R79,26 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R951 and R1 268, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Chennai?

    Intermediate (Class Intermediate Car or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Chennai.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Chennai?

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

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Chennai?

    An Intermediate car hire in Chennai costs R782 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Chennai?

    A Standard car hire in Chennai costs R796 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Chennai?

    A Compact car hire in Chennai costs R866 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Chennai?

    When thinking about getting a car hire in Chennai, it is wise to think about where you may be doing the most driving. For navigating the roads in the city, a compact economy car may be wise, as it will be easier to zip in and out of the traffic and find suitable parking. For heading out of Chennai into the surrounding areas, a standard or intermediate SUV will provide additional comfort for a long-distance trip, while an estate car or passenger van would be ideal for a larger group or if you have a lot of luggage.

  • What’s the speed limit in Chennai?

    In the centre of Chennai, the speed limit is 40 kph for a motorcycle or light motor vehicle (like a car hire) during the day until 22:00, and then at night, between 22:00 and 06:00, it goes up to 50 kph. In most of India, the limit on the expressways is 120 kph, while in and around Chennai, this has been set at 80 kph. When you pick up your car hire in Chennai, it is advisable to request advice from the customer service agent about the speed limit on the different roads in and around the city and Tamil Nadu in general.

  • Where are the best places to park in Chennai?

    There are several paid multi-storey car parks in Chennai, run by the Greater Chennai Corporation, and it may be easier to park in one of these than to find parking on the street. You will need to download the GCC parking app to pay for your parking. The rates to park your hire car will be around ₹ 20 (A$ 0.35) per hour or part thereof. On-street parking in Chennai also comes with a charge that will depend on where in the city you are – in the central pedestrian plaza, for example, on-street parking will cost in the region of ₹ 60 (A$ 1.06) per hour.

Chennai car rental reviews and directory 
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Avis

5,2

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5.0

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6.0

2 locations in Chennai

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39 Velanchery Road

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Fairfield Sripermumbud Marriot

+91 124 472 4850

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Hertz

6,0

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Sp 4 Sidco Thiru

+91 951 234 1234

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Europcar

2,0

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Airport Rd Meenambakkam Chennai

+91 84215 55659

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Chennai Central Location

+91 84487 65118

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+91 84487 65118

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SS Travels

2,0

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75/46

+91 81793 68619

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GST Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Myles

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4 locations in Chennai

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148, Al Block 2nd Street

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4, TIDEL Park

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Anna Nedunchalai, Govinda Swamy Nagar

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GST Rd, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Instant Cabs

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4th Floor, Cisons Complex,Montieth Road, Egmore,Chennai

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GST Road, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

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Ragavendra Street, Chitlapakkam

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Car Club

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Meet and Greet Service

+91 124 4417 1717

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Plot 14/1,SP Developed Plot, Guindy

+91 124 4417 1717

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Eco Rent

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Chennai airport

+91 965 499 9666

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G-1,C Block Sun Udahyam Apartments

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MC&A

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Meet and Greet Service

+91 925 003 5555

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MyChoize Car Rental

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SP 4, SIDCO, Thiru Vi Ka Industrial Estate,Behind Olympia Technology Park, Guindy, Chennai - Tamil Nadu

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Intermediate

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Pick-up locationChennai
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Airport locations8