Although Rhode Island is the smallest US state, there’s plenty to do in the state capital of Providence. You’ll find this beautiful city sitting beside the Providence River. Travel through town on your own schedule with a car rental in Providence, RI.
If you are flying into the city, you may find that our T. F. Green Airport car rental location is most convenient. Here on business? Dine with a client or a colleague at the Circe Restaurant & Bar. In your spare time, wander the campus of Brown University. Ready to explore the rest of the state or the East Coast? No worries—rent a car in Providence and then drop off the rental at one of the other Budget locations in Rhode Island. Before leaving, take one last look of the city at Prospect Terrace.
1. Make sure to go the speed limit and not run red lights. Red light cameras are permitted in the state of Rhode Island. Don’t ruin the good time you had here with a ticket.
2. Providence is beautiful after Labor Day, thanks to the colors of the fall foliage. Plan to dress in layers so you can stay warm in the cooler autumn air.
Finding cheap car rentals in Rhode Island isn’t hard with Budget. The tough job is deciding which car rental to choose. From minivans for trips to Carousel Village to pickup trucks for moving into university housing, find the perfect rental for you.
Compact Cars: Easily maneuver into a small parking spot near The Providence Athenaeum.
Midsize Cars: Find plenty of room in the trunk for whatever you pick up at the Providence Flea Outdoor Markets.
Intermediate SUVs: Transport your bike to a nearby trail along the river for some outdoor sightseeing.
Rental cars in Providence, RI, give you reliable transportation to anywhere in the city. Find your ideal car rental at an affordable rate when making a reservation today.
This park sits next to the water where the Seekonk River meets the Providence River. Drive here in your car rental, and catch a live music performance at the park’s amphitheater. When events aren’t taking place at the park, stroll while admiring the water and scenery.
This Ivy League university has a 146-acre campus and is a great place to see Colonial architecture, so find a parking spot nearby and explore. Wander through the galleries at the Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology, or check out the collection of old books at the John Carter Brown Library.