Summary
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 inGTA Onlinethat are extremely affordable without sacrificing the speed that is seen with expensive vehicles, meaning that players can have the best cars inGTA Onlinewithout wasting their cash.
Some cheap cars are really fast inGTA 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 eachimportantGTA Onlineupdateadds more to the game.
Updated June 13, 2025, by Jake Fillery:Acquiring the fastest car in GTA Online should always be one of the many goals that players set for themselves. It’s important to go fast, and even more important to be able to afford it. Luckily, players don’t have to spend millions to compete to be the best at the races, as there are plenty of cheap fast cars in GTA Online. As the years go by, many vehicles are retired for purchase, and as such, players might want to know which cars they can still buy. Luckily, there’s an abundance of fast and affordable GTA Online cars that players can get their digital hands on.
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The Zentorno was once the greatest vehicle to own, and it seemed that every player would have one. It’s no surprise that after a decade, veterans have moved on to superior cars, but it’s hard to forget the first. For new players, the Zentorno is a must-have, even if there is no nostalgic allegiance attached. This vehicle from Pegassi is extremely fast and high-tech, and hitting 60 MPH won’t take long at all.
Sure, there are other faster cars out there, but this can easily be one of the best super cars and one of the first that players own if they save their money. It may cost a few hundred thousand, but it is definitely cheaper than most other vehicles that have around the same stats.
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A relatively new vehicle to the game, the Karin Asterope GZ was added as a Sedans car at the end of 2023 with the Chop Shop update. As such, players can expect a more modern performance at an affordable price. Since the game seems to be removing vehicles for purchase, it’s great to see them replace it with something everyone can enjoy, and this four-seater certainly brings a decent speed for its affordability.
The acceleration is certainly lacking compared to others, but players can’t really complain when they have good speed and handling for something so cheap. It’s a vehicle with dreams of being a supercar, and with the right look and driver, it might just reach that potential.
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Dodge traffic and get into mischief with this small and nimble sports car. The Banshee can scream its way to victory in any race, so long as players are able to keep up with the competition. With great speed, acceleration, and handling, players can easily navigate through the crowd to reach their target with ease, and that’s without fully upgrading it.
If players do fully upgrade it, then they may be looking at a rather costly final bill, but it will most certainly be worth it, especially to those on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, where they can purchase a new HSW boost that can reach absurdly high speeds on such a nimble and affordable car.
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The Sultan might look like a splash from the past with 90s flair, but it can be fair more than that to players who can afford it. Asking for an easy sum of $12,000, the Karin Sultan offers impressive stats in speed acceleration and even handling, and that might be thanks to the fact that it’s in the sports car class. Nevertheless, these default stats can be improved.
To those with the money, players can convert their Sultan to a Sultan RS, and whilst that might be expensive, it’s worth saving up for. The default version of the Sultan is super cheap and pretty fast, providing players with the speed they need to get through those early levels.
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Whilst technically not a car, it can’t be denied that motorcycles are extremely important inGTA 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 inGTA Onlinecurrency, 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.
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Considering thatGTA Onlineis 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.
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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.
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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 inGTA 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 inGTA Onlinecan 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.
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Whilst the Rat-Truck may not be the best car inGTA 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.
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.
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The Sentinel is a common vehicle found acrossGTA Onlineand 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.
