Car Rental in Kentucky
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Cheapest car rental rates
Lexington Downtown
Compact
Kia Soul or similar
$48.13 per day
Louisville International Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
$50.20 per day
Louisville International Airport
Intermediate
Honda Civic or similar
$53.72 per day
Louisville Forest Hills
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
$69.29 per day
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Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Standard Regular Cab Pickup
Toyota Tacoma or similar
$83.73 per day
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Premium Regular Cab Pickup
Ford F-150 or similar
$94.09 per day
Louisville International Airport
Luxury
Audi A4 or similar
$101.54 per day
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
Standard Elite SUV
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) or similar
$118.93 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 5:11 PM on 3/12/25. 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
$77 per day
Average car rental length
6 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
$0.93 per liter or $3.52 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.74 per liter or $2.80 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.39 per liter or $5.26 per gallon
One-way car rentals in Kentucky
Here are the most popular one-way rental options for pickup in Kentucky and drop off in another country:
- From Kentucky to Florida - 31 offers from $81.93 per day
- From Kentucky to Illinois - 12 offers from $143.88 per day
The 4 most popular cities in Kentucky
The 2 most popular locations in Kentucky
Map of car rental locations
What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kentucky?
The cost of renting a car in Kentucky 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 in Kentucky
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car in Kentucky is February — when rental costs average $36.25 per day. This is 27% cheaper than the yearly average and 48% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $69.96 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.
What’s the average rental length 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 February — an average of 9 days. They tend to keep them for a shorter time in September — an average of 4 days.
Average number of rental days in Kentucky
What's the most popular month to rent a car in Kentucky?
Based on how many customers search for a car in Kentucky, the most popular month is February, while the least popular is April.
Monthly searches in Kentucky by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Car rental locations | 16 |
| Airport locations | 3 |
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Enterprise, SIXT |
| Popular car categories | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
| Lowest price | $48 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Avis |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
| Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar | Mazda 3 | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large cars |
| Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Dollar | Ford Focus | 3 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
| Thrifty | Ford Focus | 4 | 2 | Medium cars |
| Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Chevrolet Malibu | 2 | 2 | Large cars |
| Dollar | Ford Edge | 5 | 3 | SUVs |
Car rental statistics
Highest-rated company
Dollar
8.1 / 10
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.1 / 10
Total rental companies
11
Average daily price
$77.46
Lowest daily price
$48.13
Total cars available
969
Top 11 suppliers in Kentucky in 2025
Dollar
7 locations
$50 - $160
Alamo
3 locations
$78 - $238
National
3 locations
$82 - $263
Hertz
9 locations
$82 - $263
U-Save
1 location
$82 - $263
Avis
11 locations
$48 - $372
Budget
11 locations
$63 - $356
SIXT
1 location
$88 - $173
Payless
2 locations
$88 - $173
Enterprise
3 locations
$81 - $246
Thrifty
7 locations
$50 - $160
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