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Cheap Car Rentals in Kentucky

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Popular car types in Kentucky

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Kentucky and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 2 July 2025.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium

Premium

Luxury

Luxury

Pick-up truck

Pick-up truck

Supplier choice

Supplier choice

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Cheapflights insights for Kentucky car rentals

Get relevant, data-driven information to help you hire a car in Kentucky, including pricing trends, ideal booking times, and more.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Kentucky?

Book your rental car in Kentucky 7 days before your pickup date to maximise your savings. Car rental prices are around $96/day on average when booked 7 days ahead, which saves you 35% off the average price.

What is the best car rental company in Kentucky?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Kentucky is Hertz (rated 5.8/10 with 48 reviews). Budget (rated 5.8/10 with 81 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Kentucky?

At Kentucky, the best time to rent a car is at February, with an average daily rate of just $101. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $133 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.|1#In Kentucky, the best time to rent a car is in February, with an average daily rate of just $101. Conversely, June is the priciest month, averaging $133 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$103

February

$101

March

$114

April

$124

May

$121

June

$133

July

$129

August

$111

September

$118

October

$122

November

$112

December

$111

What car do most people hire in Kentucky?

Compact cars (Ford Focus, for example) are the most popular in Kentucky. Intermediate (Mazda Mazda5) and SUV (Honda CR-V) cars are also often chosen by our users when visiting Kentucky.

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kentucky?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 17 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Kentucky at 6.

Top rental agencies in Kentucky

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Kentucky known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Kentucky. Reviews were last updated on 2 July 2025.

Hertz

5.8
Fair
48 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Budget

5.8
Fair
81 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.5

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.2

Dollar

5.2
Fair
32 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.7

National

8.7
Very Good
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

9.4

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.8

Alamo

7.8
Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.3
Good
26 reviews17 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.3

Pick-up/drop-off

7.2

Value

7.0

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.6

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

4.6

Value

7.3

Payless

6.0
Okay
13 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

6.4

Overall

6.0

Pick-up/drop-off

6.1

Value

5.7

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kentucky, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 2 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kentucky for a week from Budget?

    Budget offers hire cars in Kentucky for about $982 per week on average.

  • Can I rent a car for a month in Kentucky?

    The length of time you can book a rental for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Kentucky it should be possible to rent a car for a whole month if needed.

Car rentals by fuel type in Kentucky

Browse car rentals by fuel type in Kentucky. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Kentucky. Deals were last updated on 2 July 2025.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kentucky. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($46+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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