Cheap Car Rentals in Helena

Helena, MT, United States

6 Feb — 13 Feb

Same drop-off

Mon 6/2

Noon

Mon 13/2

Noon

Driver's age:

26-65Other

What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Helena?

January

1,783,200 ₫

February

1,407,789 ₫

March

1,196,621 ₫

April

1,055,842 ₫

May

1,595,495 ₫

June

3,519,474 ₫

July

3,120,600 ₫

August

2,909,432 ₫

September

1,994,368 ₫

October

1,407,789 ₫

November

1,407,789 ₫

December

1,595,495 ₫

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Helena is April. The most expensive time to rent a car is June. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Top rental agencies in Helena

All major car rental suppliers in Helena

Alamo

8.3

Very good

15 reviews•1 location

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Overview

Recent reviews

1.9

Poor|Sep 2021

Picked up SUV and was told that a crack was in the windshield and it was on back order.I had an appointment so left with the vehicle. I couldn’t believe Alamo would rent with such a large crack. It was in my sight line and I returned it the next day. They only offered me a small Sadan. I ask for a credit of some sort since it was not an SUV that I originally rented. The clerk was very rude. She did state I would receive a 200 $ credit. Will never rent from Alamo again.

5.6

Fair|Sep 2020

Friendly staff at the rental car counter inside the airport.

wished the car I ordered (Toyota RAV4) would have been available. Instead I got a Chevy Equinox that was just okay but did not meet my expectations.

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2018

Nice car,

9.2

Wonderful|May 2018

Friendly pickup staff person

Not having unlimited mileage....promotion was gor 100 free miles....made me conscious of putting too many miles on the vehicle instead of enjoying the journey.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2018

Cancelled immediately after booking, when I found out about the small print (charging 36 cents per mile... but, although I cancelled early, I was still charged the full amount!!!

10.0

Wonderful|Mar 2018

Very easy pick up and drop off, car was very clean and in good condition. Overall exceeded my expectations.

The rental lot was difficult to access.

1 out of 5

Hertz

8.3

Very good

13 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2022

Instructions on droop off

8.0

Very good|Oct 2021

Renting at Hertz in Helena was quick and easy. The rental car was a bit too low to the ground for comfortable use.

1.9

Poor|Sep 2021

We had a problem with the smell of the car. We had asked for a no smoking car and when we picked up we were assured all cars were no smoking. We reported it to Hertz so they could fix for next customer. The Hertz representative accused us of creating the small in the car and said they would determine if they would charge us a cleaning fee! We did not have time to return the car for another because we were in a hurry to get to a wedding. They were very rude!!! I will never rent from Hertz Again!!

5.9

Fair|Jul 2021

I liked the cleanliness. Where to take the car back was not explained. Way too expensive for low grade car. Car not good on gas. Will not use Hertz again.🤔

10.0

Wonderful|Jul 2021

Bryan was very pleasant and extremely helpful. He went above and beyond to make sure we had a good car rental experience. It was so nice to experience great customer service.

Not a thing!!

10.0

Wonderful|May 2021

easy process

nothing

1 out of 5

National

7.3

Good

3 reviews•1 location

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Recent reviews

2.0

Poor|Jul 2020

Cahill and Silas found me a good rate and cleaned the car before giving it to me. My Ford Explorer had Sirius/XM, which was fun as I drove across the country.

On a car with fewer than 2,000 miles, I was astonished to get a flat tire. Even worse, it turned out that my rental had no spare tire! No full-size, no "doughnut" size either! Roadside assistance was courteous, but it was estimated to be 4-5 hours before a new vehicle could be delivered. Instead, I drove to a nearby Sears Tire store. Still, the flat delayed my trip by 3.5 hours.

6.4

Okay|Jul 2016

I reserved an intermediate car and got a Nissan Sentra. Is that really an intermediate car? It seemed overpriced for the size and features (no satellite radio, etc). It was late at night and the parking lot was kind of far from the desk so I really didn't have an incentive to complain to the desk clerk. He told me it was a Nissan Sentra, but I'm not really familiar with many makes and models. Surprised when I get NYC area prices in Helena, MT.

5.6

Fair|Jul 2016

The car was fine. Slight smell of smoke :-(

I waited at the counter at Helena Airport for almost half an hour before anyone showed up. I called the number on te sign at the counter No answer. I called the 800 number, spoke to a person, put on hold, disconnected by rating message. The attendant at the Avis counter went to look for the attendant, no luck. I called the 800 message again, waited, and finally the attendant showed up.

1 out of 1

Avis

6.7

Okay

6 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Nov 2021

I had a business meeting in Vancouver, WA on Friday at 1:00 pm. I was at my sons in Olympia when I discovered I had a flat tire in the rental car. I called Avis and was directed to their emergency roadside service. They told me it would be 55 minutes and then a tech would be there to fix the flat. He didn’t come for 5 hours. I missed my meeting. They didn’t have any sense of urgency to assist me.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2021

Staff was helpful.

When I got my car, one of the tires was very underinflated and I needed to go to get air immediately after pick up.

10.0

Wonderful|Sep 2019

Pick-up and drop off was quick and easy.

8.8

Very good|Aug 2019

Friendly staff...easy pickup and drop off.

8.4

Very good|Oct 2017

Car condition was fine and acquiring went smoothly.

Because we only drove locally and as a means to get ourselves to the airport while our daughter at work, we used less than 75 miles. We were then charged a $15 fee for low mileage. Ridiculous as we spared the car and company wear and tear as a result so why be penalized?

6.4

Okay|Aug 2017

The folks behind the counter were incredibly kind and easy to work with. When the car I reserved wasn't available, they asked what my needs were for renting and made sure I had an alternate available.

Sadly the car type I reserved wasn't available. I ended up in a larger car which wasnt terribly inconvenient but I felt like I wasn't getting what I expected.

1 out of 2

Budget

6.7

Okay

9 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2022

Seamless experience.

2.0

Poor|Feb 2022

I showed up to get my car after reserving online and they didn’t have a car available for me. They made no attempt to contact me prior to showing up.

2.0

Poor|Dec 2021

first car had flat tire, second car was really dirty, smelled unclean, and i was charged more for it even though the first car wasn’t drivable

5.9

Fair|Jul 2021

Reserved vehicle was not available. Reserved a full size SUV and tried to give us a minivan to drive Montanas back roads. Ended up getting a small pickup which ended up fine. This after calling 3 times the week before to confirm they would have my vehicle. Vehicle was not cleaned very well both inside and outside. Staff was friendly though and pickup and drop off was smooth as well.

10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2021

Staff was quick. Car was low miles and roomy for the money.

4.0

Mediocre|Apr 2021

Staff was in a hurry to get me out of there. No one was there when I dropped it off.

Better customer service

1 out of 3

Enterprise

1 review•2 locations

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Easirent

1 location

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Sunnycars

1 location

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Car Rental FAQs

Which car rental company is considered to be the best in Helena?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Hertz (8.3 rating), Alamo (8.3 rating) and National (7.3 rating) seem to be the best rental car companies in Helena.

What are gas prices like in Helena?

The average gas price in Helena is 22,525 ₫/liter over the past month, costing you anywhere between 1,013,609 ₫ and 1,464,101 ₫ to fill up a car’s gas tank.

How far in advance should I rent a car in Helena for the best price?

Renting your favorite car model can become more difficult the closer you are to your desired travel date. It’s ideal to book early to have that peace of mind. An early booking can save you up to 26% in Helena - we recommend booking at least 19days in advance.

Can I rent a car for a month in Helena?

The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Helena it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.