Car Rental Prices in Smyrna, GA: Every Vehicle Compared

Car rental prices in Smyrna, GA start with the 2018 Toyota Corolla at $50 a day. The 2023 Hyundai Elantra is $60 a day, and the 2024 Hyundai Tucson is $70 a day. Every car in our fleet is compared below.

Key takeaways

• The 2018 Toyota Corolla has the lowest daily rate in our Smyrna fleet at $50.
• All three cars carry the same $250 deposit, which is a hold on your card and separate from the rental total.
• Each car includes 200 miles per day, and extra miles are billed at the overage rate shown for that car.
• Renters must be at least 21 years old to book any car in the fleet.

How much does each car cost per day in Smyrna?

The daily rate runs from $50 for the Corolla to $70 for the Tucson. Here is every car in our fleet, one line each:

• 2018 Toyota Corolla, silver: $50 a day, with 200 miles included each day.
• 2023 Hyundai Elantra, black: $60 a day, with 200 miles included each day.
• 2024 Hyundai Tucson, silver: $70 a day, with 200 miles included each day.

The Corolla is the most affordable way to get on the road in Smyrna. The Elantra sits in the middle. The Tucson has the highest daily rate of the three.

The daily rate is only one part of the picture. The deposit, the included miles and the overage charge all shape what a trip costs, and we cover each of them below. If you are weighing a single car in depth, our guide to Hyundai Elantra Rental in Smyrna, GA goes through that model on its own.

The chart below puts the three daily rates next to each other so you can see the gaps at a glance.

The gap from one car to the next is easy to read on the chart. Pick the car that matches your trip, then check the other costs before you book.

What deposit does each car need?

Every car in our fleet carries the same deposit: $250 on the Corolla, $250 on the Elantra and $250 on the Tucson. The deposit is a hold on your card, separate from the rental total.

Because the deposit is the same on all three cars, it does not help you choose between them. The daily rate is what changes from car to car. That makes comparing easy, since you can focus on the rate and the miles.

Keep the deposit in mind when you plan your budget. It is a hold on your card, so make sure your card can cover it on top of the rental itself. The deposit and the rental total are two separate amounts.

The chart below shows each car's daily rate beside its deposit. You can see how small the daily rate looks next to the deposit on every car in the fleet.

If you want one number to compare, use the daily rate. The deposit stays put across the fleet, so the daily rate is the real difference between the three.

How do included miles and overage change the total?

Each car includes 200 miles per day, and any miles beyond that are billed at $0.45 per mile. The Corolla, Elantra and Tucson all follow the same mileage terms, so the overage rate is the same across the fleet.

Here is a simple way to think about it. Three days at $70 a day on the Tucson comes with 200 miles included each day. If you stay inside those daily miles, you pay only the daily rate. You pay the overage rate only on miles past your included amount.

The chart below shows the 1 to 7 day rental total for the Tucson, with and without an example 50 extra miles a day. In the cost chart's example, 50 extra miles a day are billed at $0.45 each. The gap between the two lines shows how overage adds up over a longer rental.

The flow chart below walks through the decision for the Tucson. It shows what happens when you stay under your included miles and what happens when you go over.

For most local trips around Smyrna, the included miles are plenty. Plan your route before you book, and you will know if overage could apply. Our guide to Hyundai Tucson Rental in Smyrna, GA covers that car in more detail.

Why do the prices differ from car to car?

The daily rate changes with the model and the model year. The 2024 Hyundai Tucson is the newest car in the fleet and has the highest daily rate. The 2018 Toyota Corolla is the oldest and has the lowest daily rate.

The 2023 Hyundai Elantra sits between them in both age and price. It is a year newer than nothing else in the lineup except the Tucson, so its rate lands in the middle at $60 a day. Model year is the clearest pattern in our rates.

The Tucson is also a different kind of vehicle from the other two. The Corolla and the Elantra are both cars from Toyota and Hyundai. The Tucson is a Hyundai built on a different model line. That difference, along with its newer year, shows up in the rate.

The things that do not change are the deposit, the included miles and the overage rate. Those are the same on every car. So when you compare prices in our fleet, you are really comparing the daily rate. Choose the car that fits your trip, and the rest of the terms stay the same.

Which car fits which price range?

The 2018 Toyota Corolla fits a renter who wants the lowest daily rate. The 2023 Hyundai Elantra suits someone who wants a newer car at a middle rate. The 2024 Hyundai Tucson is for a renter who wants our newest vehicle.

The table below lays out every car's daily rate, deposit, included miles and overage side by side. The numbers update live, so what you see is current.

If you are renting for a few days of errands around town, the Corolla keeps the daily cost down. If you want a more recent model year for a longer stretch, the Elantra is a solid middle choice. If you want the newest car we offer, go with the Tucson.

Since the deposit and miles match across all three, you are not giving up anything on those terms by picking the most affordable car. You are simply choosing how much to spend per day.

What do you need to book?

You need to be at least 21 years old to rent any car in our fleet. Pickup and delivery details are confirmed on the booking page, so check there for the options that apply to your rental.

Booking takes a few simple steps:

1. Pick the car that fits your trip and your budget.
2. Check the daily rate, the deposit and the included miles.
3. Choose your rental dates on the booking page.
4. Confirm your pickup or delivery details on the booking page.
5. Make sure your card can cover the deposit hold.

If you have questions about a specific car, start with its page. You can open the 2018 Toyota Corolla to see its details, or compare it with the other two cars above. When you are ready, 1 Alpha Charlie Car Rentals takes your booking online.