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Cheap Car Rentals in Kentucky

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Kentucky?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Kentucky and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 15 October 2024.

January

$67

February

$77

March

$95

April

$101

May

$111

June

$115

July

$128

August

$95

September

$90

October

$103

November

$87

December

$77

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Kentucky is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

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 15 October 2024.
Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Luxury

Luxury

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Luxury SUV

Luxury SUV

Compare available car types for rental in Kentucky

Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Kentucky to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 15 October 2024.

Small cars

$66 - $254

All Car Types

$62 - $203

To hire a small car in Kentucky, you would pay an average price of $55/day. November is the cheapest month to hire a small car in Kentucky (~$66/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$254/day). In fact, November is about 20% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a small car hire for Kentucky. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kentucky, hiring a small car saves you 20% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

To hire a medium car in Kentucky, you would pay an average price of $58/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Kentucky (~$62/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$181/day). In fact, February is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Kentucky. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Kentucky, hiring a medium car saves you 15% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

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 15 October 2024.

Alamo

8.0
Very Good
38 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.1

Value

7.6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
48 reviews25 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

7.1

Budget

6.4
Okay
96 reviews8 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.1

Overall

6.4

Pick-up/drop-off

6.3

Value

6.6

Hertz

6.3
Okay
76 reviews11 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.6

Overall

6.3

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.2

Dollar

6.2
Okay
42 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

7.0

Overall

6.2

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

6.5

Avis

5.5
Fair
34 reviews7 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

6.1

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

5.7

National

8.1
Very Good
6 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

8.7

Overall

8.0

Pick-up/drop-off

8.2

Value

7.7

Thrifty

6.9
Okay
10 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Overall

6.8

Pick-up/drop-off

6.2

Value

6.9

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kentucky, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 October 2024.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Kentucky?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $80/day when booking a car hire in Kentucky. The absolute best deal a user found was for $76/day from Thrifty, booked on Oct. 13.

  • Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Kentucky?

    Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, Alamo (8.4 rating), Yesaway (8.2 rating) and National (8.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Kentucky.

  • What are petrol prices like in Kentucky?

    The average price of petrol in Kentucky is $1.55/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $70 and $100 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Kentucky for a week from Thrifty?

    Thrifty offers hire cars in Kentucky for about $476 per week on average.

  • How far in advance should I hire a car in Kentucky for the best price?

    Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 46% on a hire car in Kentucky. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

  • 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.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Kentucky for a month?

    Typically, a monthly car rental in Kentucky can be found for $2,040. You can find car rental deals for $68 a day on average.

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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 15 October 2024.

Browse through car rental deals by fuel type in Kentucky. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($48+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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