Kansas City car rentals in 2026
Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Kansas City. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 7 October 2026.
Most popular company | ALAMO |
|---|---|
Price of petrol per litre | $2.25 |
Average price per day | $109 |
Cheapest price per day | $90 |
Cheapflights insights for Kansas City car rentals
Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kansas City, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Kansas City?
Book your rental car in Kansas City 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $89/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 53% off the average price.
What is the best car rental company in Kansas City?
Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Kansas City is Avis (rated 7.0/10 with 60 reviews). Hertz (rated 5.7/10 with 43 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.
Avis
7.0
Hertz
5.7
National
10.0
Alamo
8.5
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kansas City?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Kansas City is January, when you can expect to pay $77/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kansas City is June ($128/day on average). The average daily car hire price for each month is shown below. Keep in mind that prices will vary based on availability, when you book, and the type of car you hire.
January
$77
February
$86
March
$103
April
$107
May
$110
June
$128
July
$123
August
$112
September
$103
October
$98
November
$98
December
$98
What car do most people hire in Kansas City?
The most popular types of cars to hire in Kansas City are the following: SUV cars (Chevrolet Tahoe or similar), Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and Intermediate cars (Kia Optima or similar).
Which car hire company has the most locations in Kansas City?
Avis has 3 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. National has the second-highest number of locations in Kansas City at 1.
Top rental agencies in Kansas City
Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kansas City known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kansas City. Reviews were last updated on 7 October 2026.
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Avis
60 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.4
Comfort
7.6
Overall
7.0
Pick-up/drop-off
7.2
Value
7.0
Recent reviews
2.0
|Sept 2023I wasn't able to go thru with my rental because i didn't have a major credit card and it was never told to me that they did not accept chime credit cards, so I wasted an entire trip to the location all for nothing.
6.0
|Sept 2023When I got my car in KC and started it up I got a low tire pressure warning on the passenger’s side rear tire (6 psi). They exchanged the car for me without a problem but the next car had a former driver’s rental contract still in the car. Seems to me the cars are not being inspected/cleaned very well before sending them out again?
10.0
|Apr 2023Love the app and how easy pick up and drop off was!
1 out of 20
Avis Locations in Kansas City
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Hertz
43 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
6.2
Comfort
6.2
Overall
5.7
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
5.9
Recent reviews
2.0
|Jul 2023When I got to Hertz MCI there was no cars available and no employees. I was forced to take an Uber to my room.
2.0
|May 2023I originally booked a one-way rental car that was supposed to have been picked up from downtown location. However the agency called and cancelled my reservation the night prior to pick up. I was left to find another vehicle on my own —— at a much higher rate $$$. This was very inconsiderate on the part of Hertz.
8.0
|Apr 2023Quick and easy pick up and drop off. very friendly and professional staff. Car was clean and reliable and had everything we were looking for.
1 out of 15
Hertz Locations in Kansas City
Overview
Locations
National
2 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Overall
10.0
Pick-up/drop-off
10.0
Value
10.0
National Locations in Kansas City
Overview
Locations
Alamo
17 reviews•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.6
Overall
8.5
Pick-up/drop-off
8.3
Value
7.8
Alamo Locations in Kansas City
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
12 reviews•6 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.7
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.7
Value
7.4
Recent reviews
10.0
|Nov 2025Everything was smooth with the exception that car selection was limited.
1 out of 4
Overview
Reviews
Locations
Dollar
25 reviews•3 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.5
Overall
7.4
Pick-up/drop-off
7.1
Value
7.1
Recent reviews
10.0
|Jun 2026Great customer service and car was clean and smooth and shuttle and pick up/ drop off great.
2.0
|Aug 2024I cancelled this reservation several times and it was never fully cancelled
4.0
|Jan 2024When I picked up the vehicle, the one they gave me first was already booked for another customer, so I had to turn back around from the exit gate to take the car back, explain the issue, have them find me a different car, and then move my items and family into another car. I was also frustrated that they seemed to have no info from my online booking other than my name and time and I had to fill out some of the info all over again. I also was asked about insurance when I had already purchased protection. All-around, it was very frustrating. I do want to note that the drop-off was easy and they did save me the hassle of taking the shuttle back because the employee checking us in drove us to the airport dropp-off. That was a nice touch.
1 out of 9
Dollar Locations in Kansas City
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Reviews
Locations
Payless
23 reviews•2 locations
Overview
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.8
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.3
Value
6.3
Recent reviews
2.0
|Oct 2026Vehicle was filthy. Staff attempted to upcharge me $15 more a day for the gas vehicle I reserved. I needed to get management involved to honor the reservation. The vehicle provided was very soiled, had paint damage, scratches, sheetrock dust and dmelled of gasoline at pickup. I needed to extend my contract length and Payless wanted an additional $500 to extend a couple of days. What a bunch of thieves! I chose to return to Kansas City whisc was a 4 hour drive just to return the car and obtain another retal from a competitor. Payless has lost my business.
8.0
|May 2025Great experience except for long wait to get the car (understaffed at airport with only 1 person working the counter)
8.0
|Dec 2021Made me phone home to get a copy of my insurance card or pay an additional $40
1 out of 8
Payless Locations in Kansas City
Overview
Locations
Thrifty
1 review•1 location
Overview
Cleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.0
Overall
6.0
Pick-up/drop-off
6.0
Value
6.0
Thrifty Locations in Kansas City
Car rental FAQs
Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kansas City, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 7 October 2026.
What is the cheapest hire car found in Kansas City?
In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $109/day when booking a car hire in Kansas City. The absolute best deal a user found was for $90/day from Alamo, booked on Oct. 3.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Kansas City for a week from Alamo?
Alamo is one of the top picks in Kansas City. They can have you in a hire car for about $522 per week on average.
Can I rent a car for a month in Kansas City?
The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Kansas City it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Kansas City for a month?
Typically, a monthly car rental in Kansas City can be found for $2,236. You can find car rental deals for $75 a day on average.
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