Car Rental at Kansas City International Airport
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates
Full-size
Toyota Camry
or similar
$55.28
per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta
or similar
$57.88
per day
Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona
or similar
$59.60
per day
Intermediate SUV
Nissan Rogue
or similar
$62.32
per day
Most Popular Car Rental Deals
Premium
Audi A3
or similar
$59.60
per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar
$63.89
per day
Luxury
Audi A4
or similar
$70.91
per day
Premium Elite SUV
Audi Q5
or similar
$71.44
per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 10:03 PM on 11/7/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
Travel Information
Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$63 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%
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
Airport travel guide
Kansas City is a large city in western Missouri near the border with Kansas (it is not actually in Kansas as you may think). Widely known for its barbecue and jazz history, Kansas City is a popular tourist destination. Of course, if you plan to leave the Downtown area or venture further into Missouri or Kansas, you'll definitely want a rental car.
The airport used to be called Mid-continent International, which is where it gets its IATA code. Many now call it KCI, though.
Top international routes
- Cancun, Mexico
- Toronto, Canada
Main airlines
Air Canada, Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, and United all serve Kansas City International Airport.
Terminals
There are currently two terminals at the airport, B (gates 31-60) and C (gates 61-90). The latter serves international flights. Terminal A is scheduled to be reopened after reconstruction in 2023.
Location
The airport is located roughly 20 miles north of Downtown Kansas City. It takes about 25 minutes to drive there (or a little more if it's rush hour). I-434 connects the airport with the northwestern suburbs and I-35. Lawrence, Kansas is about a 45-minute drive away.
Most popular types of rental car
- Convertibles - from $71 per day
- Large cars - from $55 per day
- Medium cars - from $57 per day
- Vans - from $64 per day
- Premium cars - from $60 per day
- Small cars - from $78 per day
- SUVs - from $56 per day
Car rental desks
All of the rental desks are located on the grounds of the airport but require a shuttle to reach. The shuttle is the same for all of them and leaves from the median outside the terminal (you'll see signs for it).
Services and facilities
Kansas City International has all the services and facilities you would expect of an airport its size. There is a Starbucks in both terminals, and both terminals have fast-food restaurants, bars, and full-service restaurants. There are shops in both terminals, too. You'll find free wifi, restrooms, nursing mothers' rooms, and a dog relief area, too.
Nearest gas station
There's a Phillips 66 station right at the airport, making it simple to fill up your rental before returning it. Its prices are roughly in line with other stations in the area if not slightly higher. There are also stations at each of the two exits from I-29 before the airport (when coming from downtown Kansas City).
Airport info
Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
- IATA: MCI
- ICAO: KMCI
- Name: Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
- Distance from city: 15 miles / 24.1 km
Top 2 locations near Kansas City International Airport
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255.8 km / 158.9 miles away
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380.1 km / 236.2 miles away
Map of Car Rental Locations
When are car rental prices the lowest at Kansas City International Airport?
The cost of renting a car at Kansas City 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 Kansas City International Airport
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Kansas City International Airport is December — when rental costs average $32.63 per day. This is 39% cheaper than the yearly average and 67% cheaper than renting a car in March (when prices average $99.32 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 Kansas City International Airport?
How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in September the average rental period is 11 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Kansas City International Airport
What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Kansas City International Airport?
Based on how many users search for a car in at Kansas City International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in August, while they are least likely to rent in in December.
Monthly searches at Kansas City International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
Car rental information
| Popular suppliers | Dollar, Enterprise, Payless, Alamo |
| Popular car categories | SUVs, Large cars, Medium cars, Premium cars |
| Lowest price | $55 per day |
| Cheapest supplier | Alamo |
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.
SP
United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Malibu
8/6/19
Beautiful city. Visit The Plaza, Swope Park, appreciate the beautiful Gomez and friendly people
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
6
Average daily price
$62.62
Lowest daily price
$55.28
Total cars available
509
Top 6 suppliers at Kansas City International Airport in 2024
Dollar
+18664342226
1 Nassau Circle
$62 - $179
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 18:30
Tue:07:00 - 18:30
Wed:07:00 - 18:30
Thu:07:00 - 18:30
Fri:07:00 - 18:30
Sat:07:00 - 18:30
Sun:07:00 - 18:30
Alamo
8448688501
648 Madrid Ave,
$55 - $653
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
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
Enterprise
+18333383316
529 London Dr, Kansas City, MO 64153, USA
$58 - $348
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
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
+18162436100
1 Nassau Circle, Kansas City, MO 64153
$58 - $348
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:30
Wed:06:00 - 23:30
Thu:06:00 - 23:30
Fri:06:00 - 23:30
Sat:07:00 - 18:30
Sun:06:00 - 23:30
Avis
+18164646200
Kansas City International Airport, 1 Nassau Circle,
Kansas City, MO, 64153, United States
$58 - $348
Working hours
Mon:07:30 - 01:00
Tue:07:30 - 01:00
Wed:07:30 - 01:00
Thu:07:30 - 01:00
Fri:07:30 - 01:00
Sat:07:30 - 23:00
Sun:07:30 - 01:00
National
+18448688502
1 Nassau Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153
$59 - $325
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
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
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