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10 Best Lease Deals in May 2026

The weather is getting warmer, and great deals are popping up. We’ve found great lease deals on compact and midsize SUVs and cars, with some offering monthly payments under $200.

Lease deals can vary by region, so check the manufacturer’s website to find out what is available in your area. All prices are for the trim level on special, or the base price if it applies to all trims, and include the destination fee. Remember that tax, title, and license fees are extra.

Here is our list of the best lease deals for May 2026.

1. 2026 Honda Accord

Red Honda Accord Hybrid Sport viewed from the rear 3/4 driver-side view against a blurred green background on a highway.

Lease offer: $3,999 down and $239/month for 36 months
MSRP: $29,590
Expires: 7/6/2026

See Honda Accord listings near you

A multi-year Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award winner, the Honda Accord is a spacious, refined, practical midsize sedan. Excellent driving dynamics will also make your commute more rewarding. The gas versions, like the LX offered here, have a net combined fuel economy of 32 mpg.

2. 2026 Toyota RAV4

A front left 3/4 angle photo of a 2026 Toyota Rav4 XLE  after sunset against a hilly backdrop under blue skies.

Lease offer: $3,999 down and $299/month for 36 months
MSRP: $33,350
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Toyota RAV4 listings near you

The all-new 2026 Toyota RAV4 is hybrid-only, making fuel economy as good as an EPA-rated 44 mpg combined. It’s powerful, offers a lot of cargo space, and comes with new tech and the most standard safety features of any RAV4 to date. This month’s deal is on the LE trim.

3. 2026 Mazda CX-50

A 2026 Mazda CX 50 front 3/4 view driving on a dirt trail with a rocky background

Lease offer: $3,999 down and $280/month for 36 months
MSRP: $31,395
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Mazda CX-50 listings near you

More rugged than its CX-5 kin, the Mazda CX-50 is available with an excellent lease deal this month. Its elegant interior has impressive rear-seat legroom and available 12-speaker Bose audio. All-wheel drive (AWD) and a suite of advanced safety features come standard. This month’s deal is on the 2.5 S Select trim level.

4. 2026 Honda Civic

2026 Honda Civic Hybrid Touring Sport

Lease offer: $3,899 down and $219/month for 36 months
MSRP: $25,890
Expires: 7/6/2026

See Honda Civic listings near you

Sporty yet practical with engaging driving dynamics, the 2026 Honda Civic is a terrific compact car for just about everyone. It’s available as a sedan or hatchback, in either gas or hybrid form, and is an Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) Top Safety Pick that boasts excellent resale value. The Honda Civic is also a multiyear Kelley Blue Book Best Buy Award winner. This month’s lease deal applies to the entry-level LX sedan.

5. 2026 Toyota Camry

2025 Toyota Camry

Lease offer: $3,999 down and $279/month for 36 months
MSRP: $30,595
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Toyota Camry listings near you

Comfortable and efficient, loaded with standard safety features, and known for reliability, the Toyota Camry is an easy sedan to recommend. This hybrid-only sedan boasts combined fuel economy of up to 51 mpg. This month’s deal is on the LE trim level, which comes standard with the Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 suite of advanced safety features. It also comes standard with LED headlights, heated power side mirrors, an 8-inch touchscreen, and Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration.

6. 2026 Mazda3

10 Best Lease Deals in May 2026

Lease offer: $3,499 down and $199/month for 36 months
MSRP: $25,885
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Mazda3 listings near you

Efficient, upscale, and sporty, the Mazda3 serves as a great daily driver while still offering plenty of fun on twisty roads. This deal applies to the 2.5 S sedan. If you would prefer the hatchback, that lease deal has a $250 monthly payment this month.

7. 2026 Chevrolet Equinox

2026 Chevrolet Equinox RS with red hills in the background.

Lease offer: $3,839 down and $249/month for 36 months
MSRP: $30,795
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Chevrolet Equinox listings near you

The refined, outdoorsy 2026 Chevrolet Equinox is easy to maneuver on city streets and accelerates to highway speed without much effort. In addition, the spacious cabin is pleasantly quiet. Standard equipment includes dual displays, heated front seats, and Chevy Safety Assist. This lease deal is for the front-wheel-drive Equinox LT and is aimed at current lessees of 2021 or newer vehicles.

8. 2026 Hyundai Tucson

2026 Hyundai Tucson on the road.

Lease offer: $3,999 down and $259/month for 36 months
MSRP: $32,400
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Hyundai Tucson listings near you

If you are interested in getting into a compact SUV loaded with modern tech and advanced safety features at a value price, consider the Hyundai Tucson. Underneath the bold styling is a spacious SUV with a comfortable ride. It’s also protected by one of the best warranties in the industry. Tip: There is a lease deal with a lower monthly payment, but we recommend this deal on the SEL because it has a lot more standard features than the SE.

9. 2026 Nissan Pathfinder

2025 Nissan Pathfinder

Lease offer: $4,289 down and $229/month for 18 months
MSRP: $41,445
Expires: 6/1/2026

See Nissan Pathfinder listings near you

The midsize Nissan Pathfinder boasts top safety scores, an impressive 6,000-pound towing capacity, and a comfortable interior. Its well-appointed interior can seat eight with the standard center bench or seven with the optional second-row captain’s chairs, which we recommend. This month’s lease deal applies to the 2WD SV trim.

10. 2026 Volkswagen Jetta

10 Best Lease Deals in May 2026

Lease offer: $3,499 down and $229/month for 36 months
MSRP: $26,580
Expires: 6/30/2026

See Volkswagen Jetta listings near you

The 2026 Volkswagen Jetta is a sporty sedan with Euro-inspired steering and handling that’s available at an affordable price. The Sport trim on special this month includes an 8-inch center display, heated front seats, rain-sensing wipers, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning, 17-inch wheels, an XDS Cross differential, and more.

10 Best Lease Deals in May 2026

  1. 2026 Honda Accord: $3,999 down and $239/month for 36 months
  2. 2026 Toyota RAV4: $3,999 down and $299/month for 36 months
  3. 2026 Mazda CX-50: $3,999 down and $280/month for 36 months
  4. 2026 Honda Civic: $3,899 down and $219/month for 36 months
  5. 2026 Toyota Camry: $3,999 down and $279/month for 36 months
  6. 2026 Mazda3: $3,499 down and $199/month for 36 months
  7. 2026 Chevrolet Equinox: $3,839 down and $249/month for 36 months
  8. 2026 Hyundai Tucson: $3,499 down and $259/month for 36 months
  9. 2026 Nissan Pathfinder: $4,289 down and $229/month for 18 months
  10. 2026 Volkswagen Jetta: $3,499 down and $199/month for 36 months

Incentives by Model for May 2026