Car Rental at Louisville International Airport
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Cheapest car rental rates
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
$58.49 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
$58.99 per day
Intermediate SUV
Toyota RAV4 or similar
$75.66 per day
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$83.90 per day
Most popular car rental deals
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
$86.81 per day
Premium
Chrysler 300 or similar
$95.21 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
$105.21 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
$96.98 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:21 AM on 2/16/25. 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
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$83 per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
56 km/h or 35 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Average gas price
$0.85 per liter or $3.22 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.72 per liter or $2.73 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.03 per liter or $3.90 per gallon
Airport travel guide
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is a major airport serving the largest city in Kentucky. It is also the second-busiest airport in terms of cargo in the country as it's a major hub for UPS.
Lousiville is a popular destination not just for the horse races at Churchill Downs, but also for its old downtown and other areas of the city. It makes the perfect place for a relaxing weekend away.
Main airlines
Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, and United are the main airports that serve Louisville International Airport. Together, they cover destinations around all around the country. Despite its name, there are no international flights (cargo comes in from abroad, though).
Terminals
There's one terminal in the airport with two concourses. There's only one security checkpoint, though. The terminal is not very big and can easily be walked around, though there is assistance available for anyone that needs it.
Location
The airport is roughly 7 miles south of Downtown Louisville. It takes about 10-15 minutes to drive there. I-264 goes right by the airport and I-65 is just one exit away, allowing you to get wherever you need to go very easily.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $107 per day
- Large cars - from $61 per day
- Medium cars - from $58 per day
- Vans - from $97 per day
- Premium cars - from $91 per day
- Small cars - from $58 per day
- SUVs - from $62 per day
Car rental desks
All of the rental desks are located in the baggage claim area. There's now a new garage just outside of the baggage claim area where you'll find the car after signing the agreement. You'll return it there too. There are no longer any shuttles needed.
Services and facilities
You'll find everything you need at the airport. There are plenty of options for places to eat from fast food to sit-down restaurants. There are also cafes, bars, vending machines, and shops.
Nearest gas station
Though it may look like there's a station at the airport on Google Maps, it is not in fact there. There are two stations (a Shell and a Speedway) one exit after the airport exit on I-264 (when approaching from the east). If approaching from the west, it's the same as the airport exit, but you have to go the opposite way from the airport when exiting. If approaching along I-65, you have to exit onto I-264 instead of taking the airport exit.
Airport info
Louisville International Airport (SDF)
- IATA: SDF
- ICAO: KSDF
- Name: Louisville International Airport (SDF)
- Distance from city: 4 miles / 6.4 km
Top location near Louisville International Airport
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134.5 km / 83.6 miles away
Map of car rental locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Louisville International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Louisville International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Louisville International Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Louisville International Airport is February — when rental costs average $33.84 per day. This is 31% cheaper than the yearly average and 57% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $79.26 per day).
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.
For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Louisville International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 16 days, while in June, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Louisville International Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Louisville International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Louisville International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in January, while they are least likely to rent in in March.
Monthly searches at Louisville International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, Enterprise, Payless |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $58 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Ford Edge | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar
8.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$82.65
Lowest daily price
$58.49
Total cars available
451
Top 8 suppliers at Louisville International Airport in 2025
Dollar
+15023750681
600 Terminal Drive, Louisville, KY 40209, United States
$59 - $110
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
8448878408
600 Terminal Dr, Ste 8
$78 - $156
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 00:30
Tue:
08:00 - 23:59
Wed:
08:00 - 23:59
Thu:
08:00 - 23:59
Fri:
08:00 - 23:59
Sat:
08:00 - 23:59
Sun:
08:00 - 23:59
Enterprise
+18336350430
600 Terminal Dr Ste 18, Louisville, KY 40209, United States
$81 - $200
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 00:30
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Hertz
+15023610183
600 Terminal Drive 11, Louisville, KY 40209
$81 - $200
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
Avis
+15023641901
600 Terminal Dr, Louisville, KY, 40209
$90 - $350
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 01:00
Tue:
08:00 - 01:00
Wed:
08:00 - 01:00
Thu:
08:00 - 01:00
Fri:
08:00 - 23:00
Sat:
09:00 - 23:00
Sun:
08:00 - 01:00
National
+18448878409
600 Terminal Dr Ste 8, Louisville, KY 40209
$82 - $202
Working hours
Mon:
00:00 - 00:30
Tue:
06:00 - 23:59
Wed:
06:00 - 23:59
Thu:
06:00 - 23:59
Fri:
06:00 - 23:59
Sat:
06:00 - 23:59
Sun:
06:00 - 23:59
Budget
+15023663360
600 Terminal Drive, Louisville, KY, 40209
$76 - $332
Working hours
Mon:
08:00 - 01:00
Tue:
08:00 - 01:00
Wed:
08:00 - 01:00
Thu:
08:00 - 01:00
Fri:
08:00 - 23:00
Sat:
09:00 - 23:00
Sun:
08:00 - 01:00
Thrifty
+15023750681
600 Terminal Drive, Louisville, KY 40209, United States
$58 - $87
Working hours
Mon:
07:00 - 23:59
Tue:
07:00 - 23:59
Wed:
07:00 - 23:59
Thu:
07:00 - 23:59
Fri:
07:00 - 23:59
Sat:
07:00 - 23:59
Sun:
07:00 - 23:59
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