Louisville

Cheap Car Rentals in Louisville from $83

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a Cheapflights user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car hire in Louisville with a pick-up date of 5/10 and drop-off date of 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of hire. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Popular car types in Louisville

Explore the most popular car models available for hire in Louisville and choose the one that suits your needs. The price data is sourced from various car hire companies and was last updated on 15 September 2025.

At $83/day, small car is the cheapest car type available for hire in Louisville in the past week. Out of 13 car hire agencies operating in Louisville, there are, in total, 39 hire locations. View below for 4 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

People mover

People mover

Compact SUV

Compact SUV

Intermediate SUV

Intermediate SUV

Standard SUV

Standard SUV

Compare car rental deals in Louisville by type

Here are the best Louisville small car hire prices found by Cheapflights users in the past 7 days:

Kia Picanto$83/day
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Kia Picanto
Hyundai Accent$84/day
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Hyundai Accent

Best car rental deals found in Louisville

Browse through a selection of recently found affordable car hire deals in Louisville. Plan your trip with ease and find the perfect hire option for your needs. There are currently 8 hire car agencies in Louisville with an average daily rate of $98. Data was last updated on 15 September 2025.
Kia Picanto$83/day
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Kia Picanto
Hyundai Accent$84/day
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Hyundai Accent
Holden Trax$85/day
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Holden Trax

Cheapflights insights for Louisville car rentals

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

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

For the best savings on car rentals in Louisville, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $86/day – about 42% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Louisville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car rental company in Louisville is Hertz (rated 5.9/10 with 50 reviews). Budget (rated 5.6/10 with 82 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

At Louisville, the best time to rent a car is at January, with an average daily rate of just $74. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $126 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 Louisville, the best time to rent a car is in January, with an average daily rate of just $74. Conversely, July is the priciest month, averaging $126 per day. Below youll find the monthly average rental prices. Note that costs can fluctuate depending on availability, booking time, and vehicle type.

January

$74

February

$77

March

$96

April

$109

May

$112

June

$121

July

$126

August

$101

September

$91

October

$107

November

$96

December

$92

Which car hire company has the most locations in Louisville?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has 15 locations throughout the area, more than any other company. Hertz has the second-highest number of locations in Louisville at 5.

Top rental agencies in Louisville

Explore the leading car hire agencies in Louisville known for their outstanding service and extensive range of vehicles to choose from. There are currently 8 car hire companies in Louisville. Reviews were last updated on 15 September 2025.

Hertz

5.9
Fair
50 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.9

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Budget

5.6
Fair
82 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.1

Dollar

5.3
Fair
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

6.3

Overall

5.3

Pick-up/drop-off

5.2

Value

5.7

National

8.6
Very Good
3 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

6.6

Comfort

9.3

Overall

8.6

Pick-up/drop-off

8.3

Value

8.9

Alamo

7.8
Good
16 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.5
Good
21 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.5

Pick-up/drop-off

7.4

Value

7.2

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

Avis

5.5
Fair
17 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

5.6

Comfort

5.9

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

6.0

Value

5.8

Car rental FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Louisville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 15 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Louisville for a week from Dollar?

    Dollar is one of the most popular car hire companies in Louisville, offering car hire for around $448 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can rent a car for a month in Louisville check Cheapflights for the latest prices and car type availability.

  • How much is a car hire in Louisville for a weekend?

    It costs $0 for a weekend car hire in Louisville, on average. The cheapest type of car hire you can book on any given weekend is the Economy as prices are generally lower for these hire types due to demand and availability. If you’re planning to book a hire car in Louisville in October, prices are $64 per day on average.

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