The Cost of Renting a Car in the Marshall Islands: Full Car Rental Cost Breakdown

Budget vehicles are among the most practical rentals on Majuro, where most visitors follow one paved road between the airport, central districts and Laura. Compact cars and sedans are easy to manoeuvre, economical to run and perfectly suitable for the journeys most travellers make.

Cars in the budget category are usually small hatchbacks or sedans, such as a Toyota Yaris or Toyota Corolla. Some fleets include older vehicles, while others offer newer models, so it is worth checking the condition, air conditioning and roadside-assistance arrangements before booking.

The Cost of Hiring a Compact Car or Sedan

Compact cars and sedans on Majuro typically cost approximately US$65-$75 per day.

The cheapest options start from around US$65 per day, while larger sedans generally cost closer to US$70-$75 per day. Taxes, insurance and delivery are not always included, so compare the total price rather than the headline daily rate.

For companies offering vehicles at this price level, see the 5 Best Car Rentals in Majuro & the Marshall Islands.

The Cost of Hiring a Scooter

Scooters and mopeds are among the cheapest ways to explore Majuro, although rental options are extremely limited.

Automatic scooters currently cost approximately US$20-$30 per day, with a helmet included. Delivery is available for an additional fee, while storage compartments are not necessarily provided.

See Scooter Hire in Majuro: Where to Rent, Costs & Tips for more information about operators, licence requirements and what to expect on Lagoon Road.

SUVs are the next main rental category on Majuro, offering more room for luggage, families and small groups. They are also widely available across the island’s established rental companies, although fleets remain small and specific models are rarely guaranteed.

An SUV is not essential for most journeys along Lagoon Road, but the extra space can be useful for airport transfers, longer drives towards Laura, groups carrying plenty of luggage, or to feel less like you're drowning when the roads flood after heavy rain...

The Cost of Hiring an SUV

SUV rentals on Majuro typically cost approximately US$70-$125 per day.

The most affordable rates are around US$70-$80 per day. Larger or more premium or seven-seater options can cost up to approximately US$125 per day.

Available models may include compact SUVs such as the Hyundai Tucson, larger vehicles such as the Hyundai Palisade and seven-seater SUVs or vans. Confirm the seating capacity, luggage space, insurance and airport-delivery costs before booking, as these inclusions vary considerably between companies.

Compare the island’s established rental operators in the 5 Best Car Rentals in Majuro & the Marshall Islands.

Of course, hiring a vehicle involves more than the advertised daily rate. Fuel is the main unavoidable expense, while airport delivery, insurance, additional drivers and security deposits can also affect the total.

Some extras may be included for free, depending on the company. These can include unlimited mileage, roadside assistance, child seats and airport collection, so compare the full package rather than the daily rate alone.

• Petrol/gallon - US$7.85-$8.30
• Diesel/gallon - US$8.50-$8.95
• Airport delivery or collection - FREE-US$30
• Hotel or accommodation delivery - FREE-US$15
• Additional driver - FREE-US$10
• Insurance/day - FREE-US$50
• Baby or child seat - FREE where available
• Unlimited mileage - FREE
• Roadside assistance - FREE
• Security deposit (refundable) - US$0-$200
• Late return/hour - US$10-US$15
• Missing fuel charge - US$10 per bar on the fuel gauge
• Excessive cleaning fee - US$10-$15
• Charging cord or adapter hire - US$20, with US$10 refunded on return, where available.

Insurance deserves particular attention, as the price and level of cover vary considerably between rental companies. Some include insurance in the daily rate, others charge for optional cover, and some provide only limited third-party protection.

A security deposit is also known as a bond. It is normally refunded after the vehicle has been returned and inspected, provided there is no damage, missing fuel or excessive cleaning required.

So, how much should you actually budget for car rental on Majuro? Below, we have calculated approximate costs for hiring a compact car for one day, five days and seven days.

For these estimates, we have used a compact-car rate of US$65-US$75 per day and average fuel consumption of approximately 34 mpg (7 litres per 100 km). Petrol costs around US$7.85-US$8.30 per US gallon.

How Much Is It to Hire a Car for a Day on Majuro?

Compact car rental for one day on Majuro costs approximately US$65-$75.

A reasonable day trip is the return drive from Delap Park to Laura Beach, covering approximately 53 mi (85 km).

Additional mandatory costs to consider:

• Fuel top-up at the end of the trip, approximately US$12-US$13 for 53 mi (85 km) of driving.

Total: Combining the rental and fuel costs, expect to pay approximately US$77-$88 for one day with a compact car.

How Much Is It to Hire a Car for Five Days on Majuro?

Compact car rental on Majuro costs approximately US$325-$375 for five days.

This estimate allows for the Delap Park to Laura Beach return trip on one day and approximately 12 mi (20 km) of driving around town on each of the remaining four days. That comes to around 101 mi (163 km) altogether.

Additional mandatory costs to consider:

• Fuel top-up at the end of the rental, approximately US$23-$25 for 101 mi (163 km) of driving.

Total: Combining the rental and fuel costs, expect to pay approximately US$348-$400 for five days with a compact car.

How Much Is It to Hire a Car for a Week on Majuro?

Compact car rental on Majuro costs approximately US$455-$525 for seven days.

This estimate includes the same return trip to Laura Beach, plus approximately 12 mi (20 km) of town driving on each of the other six days. The total distance covered would be around 125 mi (201 km).

Additional mandatory costs to consider:

• Fuel top-up at the end of the rental, approximately US$29-$31 for 125 mi (201 km) of driving.

Total: Combining the rental and fuel costs, expect to pay approximately US$484-$556 for seven days with a compact car.

These totals do not include optional insurance, airport or hotel delivery, additional drivers or cleaning charges. Refundable security deposits are also excluded, as they are returned when the vehicle passes its final inspection.