Car hire in South Lake Tahoe, United States

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These are the lowest South Lake Tahoe car hire prices we found over the next 30 days and are subject to change.

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The most popular car rental companies in South Lake Tahoe

Hiring a car in South Lake Tahoe: Fast facts

Here's everything you need to know to hit the road happy.
Most popular car hire companyTuro
Most popular carIntermediate/Standard, SUV
Average daily priceHK$1,157
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in South Lake Tahoe

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in South Lake Tahoe that have free cancellation. So you can bag the best deal with total flexibility to change your plans if you need to.

Rent a car in South Lake Tahoe for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in South Lake Tahoe avoid costly admin in between pick-ups by hiring out cars for longer periods. So see if monthly car hire is cheaper than the three weeks you need it for by selecting 30 days.

Book 2 weeks in advance

We crunched some numbers and found that most travellers bag the lowest daily rate when they book 2 weeks in advance. The cheapest month to hire a car in South Lake Tahoe is November.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in South Lake Tahoe, look out for deals with a 'full to full' fuel policy, as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

Skip the queues

We call out keyless pick-up when you search for cars with us. No keys to pick up, means no queues. Just turn up at your preferred South Lake Tahoe car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

The cheapest car to rent in South Lake Tahoe is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Intermediate/Standard, SUV.
Bagging the best car hire deal depends on when you book  – often, it pays to book your wheels as far in advance as possible. But according to our data, the cheapest month to rent a car in South Lake Tahoe is currently November.
On average, around HK$6,077. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in South Lake Tahoe is HK$4,762.
If you're looking for freedom to explore South Lake Tahoe, choose a car with unlimited mileage, or look for car hire deals with a ’full to full' fuel policy as opposed to a 'half-full to full' one.

We also clearly highlight car and van hire options in South Lake Tahoe that have free cancellation
Yes – you can easily find car hire companies that allow you to pick up your car in one place, and then drop it off in another. Just select ‘Return car to a different location’ when you search with us.
Public transport can only get you so far, and could be tricky to navigate with children or luggage. With your own set of wheels, you can go wherever you want, whenever you want, for as long as you want. And you'll be able to discover more outside of South Lake Tahoe.
Most places – South Lake Tahoe included – allow under 25s to rent a car as long as they provide a valid driver's license and the correct documentation. It may cost slightly more due to a higher insurance excess for young drivers. 
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Turo, Budget and Avis offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
We search the internet for all kinds of vehicle hire deals, including vans. But at the moment, we can't find any van hire in South Lake Tahoe.