Car hire in Kolkata, India

On average, hiring a car in Kolkata will set you back around Rs19,590 per day or Rs137,107 per week. 

The cheapest car to rent in Kolkata is a full-size passenger van. The most popular is Premium/Luxury, 4-5 doors.

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 Kolkata is currently November.

On average, around Rs137,107. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Kolkata is Rs90,443.

Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Kolkata for a whole month is Rs480,710. 

But sometimes, you'll get a discount for booking a whole month instead of 3 and a half weeks. So play with your dates to find the best deals!

If you're looking for freedom to explore Kolkata, 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 Kolkata 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 Kolkata.

Most places – Kolkata 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. 

The cheapest price we found for an economy car is Rs19,971 per day. The average price per day is around Rs29,414.

Of course. Most major car hire companies like Avis, Advantage - Rent A Car and Europcar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.

Other travellers rated Avis as the best overall in terms of experience.