Sometimes it’s essential to get from point A to point B as fast as possible, and as cheaply as possible. There is a great variety of vehicles in GTA Online that are extremely affordable without sacrificing the speed that is seen with expensive vehicles, meaning that players can have the best cars in GTA Online without wasting their cash.

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Some cheap cars are really fast in GTA Online, and they can range anywhere between $10,000 to $500,000. As the game grows, money becomes easier to obtain, but it should always be a priority to get a great car, considering it’s neither safe nor quick to walk through Los Santos without a ride, especially when each important GTA Online update adds more to the game.

Updated February 20, 2024, by Jake Fillery: Starting an adventure in Los Santos isn't going to be cheap, and when players first get into GTA Online, they are going to find themselves pretty much penniless, wondering just how on Earth they are going to catch up to other experienced players that are currently flying on Oppressors or using literal Batmobiles to drive around. Luckily, money doesn't have to be an issue, as some of the fastest cars in GTA Online come in at affordable prices, meaning players that don't have a spare million dollars lying around will not feel left out when looking at these fast GTA Online vehicles, and all the stats and prices that entails them.

14 Pegassi Bati 801

Top Speed: 135 MPH

• Price: $15,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos

Whilst technically not a car, it can't be denied that motorcycles are extremely important in GTA Online, especially when one considers that some races are exclusive to motorcycles. Motorcycles are capable of some impressive feats, and the Pegassi Bati 801 has been with players since the start of the game and remains the top dog for cheap but fast vehicles. Players can compete with this vehicle and easily win races thanks to its speed upgrades, but even without it, it's a grand vehicle worthy of attention.

Reaching between gaps and swerving between other cars, this is one of the fastest vehicles in GTA Online, and easily affordable, thanks to the fact that it will set players back a mere $20,000, which in GTA Online currency, means it's almost as cheap as a new t-shirt. It's a must-have, especially early on, even if there's little protection from crashing or gunfire.

13 Duke O'Death

Top Speed: 114.25 MPH

• Price: $665,000 from Warstock Cache & Carry or FREE for GTA Online players returning from PS3/Xbox 360 accounts

Considering that GTA Online is over a decade old, and one of the most popular games of all time, it's expected that at least some players in the game are returning from PS3 and Xbox 360, allowing them to acquire this vehicle free of charge. This is great, considering the stats of the Duke O'Death which can be put to grand use without losing over half a million dollars.

Whilst the Duke O'Death is already a pretty fast car in its own right, the real show stealer is its protection against rockets. Starting players might get scared of griefers, as some players will roam around hunting others with homing missiles. Luckily, an upgraded Duke O'Death can take 9 homing missiles before being destroyed, allowing players to keep high speeds and high protection.

12 Vapid Pisswasser Dominator

Top Speed: 126.50 MPH

• Price: $315,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos, or FREE for returning players from the PS3/Xbox 360 editions.

Another vehicle that is free for returning players, the Dominator is one of the best muscle cars in the game, and also one of the cheapest. Whilst over $300,000 may seem like a lot, returning players will be happy to know that they can get it delivered for no cost at all, which really cements the deal and provides players with an amazing muscle car, and an extremely fast car that won't break the bank, or force them to rob one.

It has some truly intense speeds when fully upgraded, even for a muscle car. Players can enjoy thrilling races in the muscle car genre, or even cruise around Los Santos, enjoying the advertisement on the vehicle, and the roll of stats that it comes with to provide a pleasant experience without requiring a millionaire status.

11 Sabre Turbo

Top Speed: 121.25 MPH

• Price: $15,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos

This muscle car is well worth the asking price. It’s a cheap vehicle, with a great top speed. Players can pick this up and customize it to make it one of the best muscle cars in GTA Online, even if it won’t carry them through the endgame. Not only will players benefit from the speeds of this vehicle, but they will benefit from the handling and acceleration.

The Sabre Turbo doesn’t have the best braking, but it is a near-perfect muscle car that shows that vehicles in GTA Online can be an art to those behind the wheel. So long as there is not a jet in the rearview mirror of the player’s vehicle.

10 Rat-Truck

Top Speed: 105.25 MPH

• Price: $37,500 from Southern S.A. Super Autos and Arena War

Whilst the Rat-Truck may not be the best car in GTA Online, it’s certainly one of the more quirky ones. It’s definitely worth picking up if players have the chance to spare, and want to seek adventure outside the bustling streets of Los Santos. Thanks to the vehicle type and the wheels, the Rat-Truck can drive on the dirt paths of the San Andreas desert.

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If players want to stick by the Rat-Truck, they can even upgrade it more thanks to Arena War. When converting this vehicle, players can give it a cowcatcher and wheels to turn it into a beastly monster truck. The Rat-Truck is an amusing vehicle that can storm through the roads and desert plains.

9 Sentinel XS

Top Speed: 117.25 MPH

• Price: $60,000 from Southern S.A. Super Autos

The Sentinel is a common vehicle found across GTA Online and one that can be purchased for an average price. It’s no surprise that the Sentinel XS is so commonly found on the street, considering it’s a great vehicle worth driving for new players who need to catch a ride without millions of dollars to back them up with upgrades and new vehicles that can cause mass devastation and speeds. The Sentinel XS benefits from speed and handling over other stats.

It's hard to do worse for a beginner thanks to this car. Players can expect the beginners' experience, enjoying a cheap car that they can fondly remember every time they see it cruising on the streets and in the fast lane. Although players will do better, eventually, there’s no greater start than something common and consistent.

8 Elegy RH8

Top Speed: 118.5 MPH

• Price: $95,000 from Legendary Motorsport or FREE if players have registered their account at Rockstar's Social Club

One of the cheapest and best cars in GTA Online is the Elegy RH8. This 2-door sports car can be obtained for free if players register their account to Rockstar’s Social Club. If players want to skip this step, then they can purchase the Elegy RH8 for a low price of $95,000 which is fairly easy to obtain in GTA Online.

A fully upgraded Elegy RH8 will see the player reach speeds of up to 118.50 MPH, which is a whopping kick of speed when racing through the streets of Los Santos, and may make frustrating missions quicker due to its low cost and speed.

7 Comet

Top Speed: 119.5 MPH

• Price: $100,000 from Legendary Motorsport and Benny's Original Motor Works

Everyone likes fashionable things, and GTA Online is the way to flex the lifestyle of dreams. By purchasing the Pfister Comet, players will have access to a truly stylish sports car, which they can customize as much as they please. Players can purchase the Comet from Legendary Motorsports and Benny’s Original Motor Works for the low price of $100,000.

Size matters not with the Comet, as despite it not being the sleekest of sports cars, it can still reach a top speed of 119.50 MPH when it’s been upgraded. It’s another great addition for players’ properties and garages, and a useful vehicle to get to destinations in.

6 Benefactor Schafter V12 (Armored)

Top Speed: 123.5 MPH

• Price: $325,000 from Legendary Motorsport

Cruising through Los Santos can be dangerous. Some players can exhibit extremely hostile traits, and will not hesitate to blow up the player and their precious vehicle. This is one of the many reasons why it could be a smart idea to invest in the Benefactor Schafter V12 (Armored), a vehicle that can be purchased from Legendary Motorsports for the price of $325,000.

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Although the price of this vehicle is relatively more expensive, it’s certainly worth it, as the car features bullet-resistant windows. The bulletproof capabilities of this car might make the mission easier, and it can take up to two RPG rockets. The armor capabilities of this vehicle are bolstered by the great speed of 123.50 MPH.

5 Inverto Coquette

Top Speed: 119.25 MPH

• Price: $138,000 from Legendary Motorsport

Sports cars are a great starting point for GTA Online players who need great cars for a cheap price. The Inverto Coquette has the style and sophistication one would want for their money, and it can be purchased from Legendary Motorsport for $138,000.

There may be some other faster cars on this list, but the fact that the Inverto Coquette is below $200,000 and looks stylish, makes it a model to invest in. Players won’t have to waste money when they consider the effective handling and speed of this car.

4 Feltzer

Top Speed: 119.5 MPH

• Price: $145,000 from Legendary Motorsport

Entry-level vehicles come in plenty of forms in GTA Online, and the luxury car that is the Feltzer is great for starting players. The Feltzer can have the look that the player truly wants, whether that’s a starting criminal or an upstanding citizen, all for the price of $145,000 from Legendary Motorsports.

Fast vehicles are a must, and the top speed of the Feltzer is 119.5 MPH, which makes for a great and cheap vehicle in getaway drives or just catching the next red light. The Benefactor Feltzer is a clean and cheap vehicle for players to enjoy.

3 Grotti Turismo R

Top Speed: 121.75 MPH

• Price: $500,000 from Legendary Motorsport

Supercars are truly the high point of GTA Online. Other than weird flying rocket bikes, a supercar is how the player truly knows that they have made it, and they can easily feel that accomplishment as long as they have $500,000 to spend in Legendary Motorsports on the Turismo R.

This classy vehicle is noted for its slender appearance, and the fact that it’s a hybrid-electric supercar just makes it even fancier for how quiet it will be on the roads. The top speed of the Grotti Turismo R is an exciting 121.75 MPH.

2 Pegassi Toros

Top Speed: 127.5MPH

• Price: $498,000 from Legendary Motorsport

Upon first inspection, players might be disappointed that the Pegassi Toros is not a supercar, especially for the asking price. However, looks can be deceiving, as this SUV vehicle in GTA Online is one of the best cheap cars in the game, as it’s a Legendary Motorsports purchase for $498,000.

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The large bulk of the car and 4 seats means that players can cruise in style, pushing aside lesser cars whilst enjoying Los Santos tunes with friends, something that is easily achievable at a maximum speed of 127.50 MPH, a pretty fast speed that may be overturned with off-road vehicles.

1 Dewbauchee Massacro

Top Speed: 128MPH

• Price: $275,000 from Legendary Motorsport

Style and substance are part of the parcel of life in GTA Online, as well as getting shot. The Dewbauchee Massacro helps to encapsulate that lifestyle, even if it is at a low cost. Players can access Legendary Motorsport and purchase this vehicle for $275,000.

There’s sophistication in this vehicle’s design, and it’s certainly what players are looking for. It’s one of the best cheap cars in GTA Online and has fortunate access to handling, acceleration, and speed.

Grand Theft Auto Online

Platform(s)

PS5 , PS4 , PS3 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Xbox One , Xbox 360 , PC

Released

October 1, 2013

Developer(s)

Rockstar North

Genre(s)

Open-World , Action

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