Car Rental in Kansas City

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Kansas City, USA - Missouri
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Kansas City International Airport
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$53.63 per day
Kansas City International Airport
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$54.65 per day
Kansas City International Airport
Premium
Audi A3 or similar
Audi A3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$56.98 per day
Kansas City International Airport
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona or similar
Hyundai Kona
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$58.37 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Kansas City International Airport
Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$68.21 per day
Kansas City International Airport
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$54.15 per day
Kansas City International Airport
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$67.96 per day
Kansas City International Airport
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5 or similar
Audi Q5
  • 5
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$70.31 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 2:43 AM on 11/19/24. 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
$61 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
64 km/h or 40 mph
Speed limit out of town
80 - 112 km/h or 50 - 70 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$0.81 per liter or $3.07 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.71 per liter or $2.69 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.90 per liter or $3.41 per gallon

Why rent a car in Kansas City?

Kansas City (not St. Louis) is the largest city in Missouri. Located on the western side of the state along the border of Kansas, it is famous for its Barbeque but has much more to offer. You could easily spend a week in the city. Of course, there's lots more nearby to see and do. And as is the case with most American cities, a car is the best way to get around. 

Top ways to enter Kansas City

Kansas City International Airport (MCI) is the best way to reach the city. It has connections with cities around the country. There are plenty of rental cars available for rental companies at the airport. You only need to hop on a quick shuttle to get to them. The airport is about 18 miles northwest of downtown. 

You may think about flying into St. Louis. This is also an option, but it's a 4-hour drive from there to Kansas City crossing the entire state of Missouri. 

Amtrak serves Kansas City's Union Station with the Southwest Chief traveling from Chicago to Los Angeles (and vice versa). 

You can also easily reach the city by car. I-70 passes through the city with St. Louis to the east and Kansas and Denver to the west. I-35 comes from Oklahoma and Dallas from the south and continues to Des Moines and Minneapolis in the north. I-29 connects the city with Omaha, Des Moines, and Fargo. Finally, I-49 goes south to Arkansas. 

 

City facts

Kansas City is (surprisingly to some) in Missouri and not Kansas. There's a smaller Kansas City just on the other side of the state border (and in the same metro conglomeration). 

Expect cold, snowy winters and hot, humid summers in Kansas City being right in the middle of the continent. 

Top sights and activities

Catch a Game - The Kansas City Royals of the MLB and the Cheifs of the NFL play in the city. Andy Reid, Patrick Mahomes, and the Cheifs have been perennial contenders lately.

Museums - There are plenty of unique museums to take in. The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum is a great one for sports fans, as is the College Basketball Hall of Fame. Music lovers will enjoy the American Jazz Museum. There's plenty for history and art aficionados too. 

Drive Along Ward Parkway - Just south of the Mission Hills Country Club, the parkway is a tree-lined boulevard with houses belonging to the city's elite. You'll see grand houses of all different styles. 

Toll roads

There aren't any toll roads in Kansas City. There's a bridge (the Bridge of the Ozarks) in the Ozarks that is tolled, but you can pay in cash. You're unlikely to encounter any electronic-only tolling anywhere near Kansas City. 

Ideas for day trips

The Ozarks - Made even more famous by the Netflix show, the lakes of the Ozarks are a great place to go to in the summer. And they're just a two and half hour's drive southeast of Kansas City.

Branson -  Perhaps a bit tacky, Branson is still a place that is worth the drive. Catch one of the many shows or go shopping. The Branson Scenic Railroad is also a highlight. 

Kansas - It's right there, so you might as well cross the border and visit some parts of the state. The liberal college town of Lawrence is very close and Topeka isn't much farther away. 

 

Further destinations

Kansas City is a great place to start a road trip through the Midwest. You can easily drive west through the plains of Kansas to Colorado and eventually to the Rocky Mountains. To the northwest is the lovely city of Omaha. Iowa is to the north, and Arkansas is to the south. It's all within reach, and all worth the driving. 

Car rental prices in Kansas City

  • Convertibles - from $68 per day
  • Large cars - from $54 per day
  • Medium cars - from $56 per day
  • Vans - from $68 per day
  • Premium cars - from $57 per day
  • Small cars - from $54 per day
  • SUVs - from $55 per day
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Top 4 cities near Kansas City

  1. 208.9 km / 129.8 miles away
  2. 255.8 km / 158.9 miles away
  3. 334.3 km / 207.7 miles away
  4. 380.1 km / 236.2 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

What is the cheapest month to rent a car in Kansas City?

Car rental prices in Kansas City vary by time of year. This graph shows the average prices per month to help you find the best time of year to rent.
Average rental costs per day in Kansas City
January
$46.46
February
$98.01
March
April
$47.82
May
$84.80
June
$48.39
July
$37.97
August
$37.51
September
$32.90
October
$58.49
November
$32.21
December
The cheapest month to rent a car in Kansas City is December (when prices average $32.21 per day). This is 39% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting in March (when prices average $98.01).

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 usual rental length in Kansas City?

How long travelers keep their rental cars for varies from month to month: in September, the average renter keeps their car for 11 days, and in February, they keep their car for one day.
Average number of rental days in Kansas City
January
1
February
1
March
April
10
May
4
June
4
July
6
August
11
September
5
October
4
November
8
December

What's the most popular month to rent a car in Kansas City?

Based on the number of searches by our customers, the most popular month for renting a car in Kansas City is August, and the least popular is December.
Monthly searches in Kansas City by pick-up date relative to the average
January
38%
February
57%
March
April
113%
May
94%
June
75%
July
226%
August
94%
September
132%
October
151%
November
19%
December

Car rental information

Car rental locations 4
Airport locations 1
Popular suppliers Dollar, Enterprise, Payless, Alamo
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Premium cars
Lowest price $54 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Mazda CX-5 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Ford Focus 3 2 Medium cars
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 2 2 Large cars
Dollar Chevrolet Malibu 2 2 Large cars
Enterprise Ford F-150 4 4 Premium cars
Payless Toyota RAV4 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Mazda 3 2 2 Large cars

Our customers' reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have the option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic.

United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Malibu
9/2/23
It was a business trip: United States Soccer Federation B License course.

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Dollar
7.9 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
National
7.6 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$60.53
Lowest daily price
$53.63
Total cars available
562

Top 8 suppliers in Kansas City in 2024

Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.9 / 5 reviews
2 locations
$54 - $165
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
1 location
$57 - $348
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 1 review
3 locations
$60 - $270
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
2 locations
$60 - $270
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.7 / 1 review
1 location
$55 - $654
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 2 reviews
1 location
$55 - $654
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
1 location
$55 - $654
National
National
Average 7.6 / 0 reviews
1 location
$58 - $325
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