Car Hire in Kentucky

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Cheapest Car Hire Rates

Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport
Intermediate
Mazda 3 or comparable
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
£42.94 per day
Louisville International Airport
Compact
Ford Focus or comparable
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
£48.00 per day
Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or comparable
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
£48.96 per day
Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or comparable
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
£55.78 per day

Most Popular Car Hire Deals

Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or comparable
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
£56.61 per day
Louisville Jeffersontown
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or comparable
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
£71.84 per day
Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or comparable
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
£78.13 per day
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) or comparable
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia)
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
£98.34 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 09:13 on 09/01/2025. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Dialing code
+1
Average car hire price
£63 per day
Average car hire length
6 days
Speed limit within city centre
56 km/h or 35 mph
Speed limit out of city centre
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average petrol price
£0.76 per litre or £2.88 per gallon
Lowest petrol price
£0.61 per litre or £2.30 per gallon
Highest petrol price
£1.13 per litre or £4.28 per gallon

One-way Car Hire in Kentucky

Here are the most popular one-way car hire options for pickup in Kentucky and drop off in another country:

  • From Kentucky to Florida - 31 offers from £63.52 per day
  • From Kentucky to Illinois - 12 offers from £111.54 per day

Map of Car Hire Destinations

In which month is car hire in Kentucky the most affordable?

Prices for hiring a car in Kentucky fluctuate depending on the time of year. This table and graph can help you find the best bargain.
Average price for hiring a car per day in Kentucky
£28.06
January
£33.12
February
£34.28
March
£47.81
April
£54.24
May
£41.02
June
£51.50
July
£39.45
August
£35.19
September
£28.14
October
£34.60
November
£36.61
December
The best month to hire a car in Kentucky is January — when the average price for a hire is £28.06 per day. This is 27% less than the yearly average and 48% less than hiring a car in May (when the average price is £54.24 per day).

This information can help you determine the low season. But note that these prices are only averages. The cost of your hire is determined by the type of car you select, the length of time you hire it for and how much in advance you book. Simply type in your dates in the form at the top of the page in order to find out the exact prices.

How many days do people keep their hire cars, on average, in Kentucky?

How long renters typically keep their vehicle sometimes varies depending on the time of year. Travelers tend to keep their rental cars longer in March — an average of 10 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in September — an average of 4 days.
Average number of hire days in Kentucky
5
January
5
February
10
March
6
April
6
May
5
June
7
July
6
August
4
September
7
October
5
November
6
December

Which month is most favoured for hiring a car in Kentucky?

Given the number of customers searching for a car in Kentucky, November is the most popular, while April is the month that sees the lowest demand.
Monthly Car Hire Searches in Kentucky Compared to the Yearly Average
118%
January
35%
February
44%
March
13%
April
39%
May
66%
June
101%
July
88%
August
149%
September
57%
October
280%
November
210%
December

Car hire information

Car hire locations 13
Airport locations 3
Popular suppliers Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise, SIXT
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price £43 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most popular car models of suppliers

Hire Agency Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Ford Edge 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Chevrolet Spark 4 2 Small cars
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars

Car Hire Statistics

Highest-rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.1 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
£62.58
Lowest daily price
£42.94
Total cars available
1375

Top 9 suppliers in Kentucky in 2025

Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 11 reviews
7 locations
£43 - £80
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.8 / 5 reviews
3 locations
£49 - £283
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 1 review
9 locations
£49 - £283
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 2 reviews
8 locations
£59 - £289
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 1 review
7 locations
£58 - £227
National
National
Average 7.7 / 1 review
3 locations
£52 - £294
SIXT
SIXT
Average 7.7 / 3 reviews
1 location
£73 - £143
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.7 / 1 review
3 locations
£51 - £293
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.1 / 11 reviews
7 locations
£48 - £88
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