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Hiring a car in Salem: Fast facts

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Most popular car hire companyEnterprise
Most popular carPremium/Luxury, 4-5 doors
Average daily price$78
Best time to book2 weeks before

How to book the best car rental deals in Salem

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Book now, cancel later

We clearly highlight car and van hire options in Salem 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 Salem for a whole month

Want to hire a car for almost a month? Often, car rental companies in Salem 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.

Compare fuel policies

To save money on topping up the tank as you take off in Salem, 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 Salem car hire location, hop in and hit the road.

Frequently asked questions

On average, hiring a car in Salem will set you back around $78 per day or $432 per week. 
The cheapest car to rent in Salem is an intermediate SUV. The most popular is Premium/Luxury, 4-5 doors.
The cheapest car hire companies in Salem are currently Enterprise and Surprice.
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 Salem is currently June.
On average, around $432. But the best price we found for car hire for a week in Salem is $285.
Based on everything we know about daily prices, the average cost to hire a car in Salem for a whole month is $9,265. 

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 Salem, 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 Salem 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 Salem.
Most places – Salem 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 $54 per day. The average price per day is around $58.
Of course. Most major car hire companies like Enterprise, Thrifty and Dollar offer baby and child seats as an add-on when you book.
Other travellers rated Thrifty as the best overall in terms of experience.
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 Salem.

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