Best cities and airports to rent a car from locals
Tbilisi ranks first of 26 cities and airports with 8.1/10. The median city lists 367 cars for a one-week rental.
Cities in the same country can differ a lot. Airports often list more cars, while smaller towns show fewer deposit-free offers.
| # | Name | Score | Cars listed | No deposit | Cash deposit | Free cancellation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tbilisi | 8.1 | 1,336 | 90% | 10% | 64% | Search cars |
| 2 | Kutaisi | 8.0 | 1,277 | 89% | 11% | 61% | Search cars |
| 3 | Gudauri | 7.5 | 670 | 87% | 13% | 58% | Search cars |
| 4 | Abu Dhabi | 7.5 | 352 | 84% | 16% | 95% | Search cars |
| 5 | Sharjah | 7.4 | 387 | 81% | 19% | 93% | Search cars |
| 6 | Antalya | 7.4 | 1,420 | 63% | 36% | 73% | Search cars |
| 7 | Dubai | 7.3 | 417 | 79% | 21% | 88% | Search cars |
| 8 | Alanya | 7.3 | 1,232 | 61% | 39% | 75% | Search cars |
| 9 | Mahe | 7.1 | 88 | 95% | 5% | 49% | Search cars |
| 10 | Flic en Flac | 6.7 | 118 | 91% | 9% | 29% | Search cars |
| 11 | Grand Baie | 6.7 | 153 | 89% | 11% | 22% | Search cars |
| 12 | Port Louis | 6.6 | 100 | 83% | 17% | 34% | Search cars |
| 13 | Larnaca | 6.4 | 506 | 33% | 39% | 71% | Search cars |
| 14 | Paphos | 6.3 | 464 | 34% | 47% | 69% | Search cars |
| 15 | Limassol | 6.2 | 381 | 29% | 42% | 76% | Search cars |
| 16 | Praslin | 6.0 | 43 | 100% | 0% | 16% | Search cars |
| 17 | Tirana | 5.6 | 947 | 51% | 39% | 18% | Search cars |
| 18 | Kuta | 5.2 | 101 | 49% | 51% | 20% | Search cars |
| 19 | Ubud | 5.2 | 101 | 49% | 51% | 20% | Search cars |
| 20 | Durres | 5.1 | 496 | 44% | 48% | 21% | Search cars |
| 21 | Denpasar Airport | 5.1 | 115 | 43% | 51% | 23% | Search cars |
| 22 | Saranda | 4.5 | 325 | 34% | 55% | 16% | Search cars |
| 23 | Phuket Airport | 4.5 | 423 | 4% | 94% | 19% | Search cars |
| 24 | Krabi | 4.4 | 168 | 11% | 89% | 27% | Search cars |
| 25 | Vlore | 4.4 | 279 | 27% | 60% | 21% | Search cars |
| 26 | Bangkok | 3.7 | 128 | 0% | 100% | 26% | Search cars |
Independent guide, not affiliated with Localrent. Figures are a snapshot of public search results and change daily. The rental contract is with the local company, and your conditions are in your voucher.
Cities and airports compared
Each row is one pick-up point: a city, a resort town or an airport. Rows of the same country can differ a lot in deposits and cancellation. Many companies also deliver to hotels, which the car card shows.
Open a city for its most listed models, its booking terms and the other pick-up points nearby. Country totals are in the country table.
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Frequently asked questions
Is it better to pick up a car at the airport or in town?
It depends on the place. Airports often list more cars, but town offices and delivery can offer different deposit terms. Compare the rows for the same country.
Which city has the most local rental cars?
The largest choice in our snapshot is 1,420 cars in one city, at Antalya.
- October 21, 2026: Text revised