Montana: Bozeman most expensive car rental destination in the U.S. this summer

NEW YORK, June 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Bozeman Airport is the most expensive destination in the United States for renting a car this summer, according to a survey by Cheapcarrental.com. The survey results also reveal a significant drop in rental car rates from 2024.

The survey compared rental rates at 100 U.S. airports during the period from June to August 2025. At an average of $156 per day for the most affordable rental car, Montana's Bozeman Yellowstone emerged as the priciest destination overall.

Second most expensive is Anchorage's Ted Stevens Airport at $154 per day, while Portland, Maine completes the podium at a daily rate of $131 for the least expensive car. Also among the pricier destinations are Boston and Spokane, as well as New York City's JFK and LaGuardia airports, with average rates across all locations coming out well above $100 per day.

On average, across all 100 airports considered in the survey, the daily rental rate is $73.20, a decline of more than 11% compared to 2024. According to Paul Joseph from Cheapcarrental.com, this is a strong indication of a significant decline in travel demand this summer.

The least expensive destination to rent a car this summer is Tampa, at an average of only $40 per day. Also at the cheaper end of the spectrum are other Floridian destinations (Miami, Jacksonville, Fort Lauderdale) – although as the summer months represent low season for the Sunshine State, this is unlikely to reflect any new or emerging trends.

Below are the 10 most expensive U.S. destinations for renting a car this summer. Prices shown reflect average daily rates for the most affordable rental car for the period June 1 - August 31, 2025. Only rental companies located directly at a destination's airport or at the airport's rental car center were considered for this survey.

1. Bozeman (BZN) $156
2. Anchorage (ANC) $154
3. Portland (PWM) $131
4. Boston (BOS) $112
5. Spokane (GEG) $108
6. New York City (JFK) $106
7. New York City (LGA) $104
8. Minneapolis (MSP) $99
9. Chicago (MDW) $98
10. Chicago (ORD) $95

For the full survey results, please visit:
https://www.cheapcarrental.com/survey/summer2025.html

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SOURCE Cheapcarrental.com