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Cheap car rentals in Louisville
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Louisville
- Ready to rent a car on your road trip to Louisville? Instead of using public transport, rent a car for an ultimate sense of freedom while exploring this city. There is no better way to see all that Louisville has to offer than by roaming around its charming streets. From the Highlands to the Ohio River to Cherokee Park, the city has plenty of sights to discover by car.
- If you are flying into Louisville, it’s good to know that there are two airports: Louisville International and Bowman Fields. When you land at Louisville International Airport you will find the car hire counters on-site at the airport’s main Terminal. Once you get into arrivals, the car hire counters are located on the lower level near baggage claim.
- Drivers new to the state of Kentucky will have to navigate various interstates, county roads, and city streets, along with rural and secondary roads. Louisville has many bicycle lanes to cater for its large bicycling community, so look out for cyclists in the city. During winter, be prepared for heavy snowfall and decrease your speed when driving in tough conditions.
- Driving on Louisville’s crowded interstates during rush hour, particularly around Spaghetti Junction where three major interstates meet and merge, means you will encounter heavy traffic at some point. You should avoid driving in the morning, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am and during the afternoon between 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm. On Thursdays you can expect delays during the evening commute on Thursdays, while on Friday mornings the rush hour is much lighter.
- Book your rental car in Louisville at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard rental cars in Louisville are around 55% cheaper than other car types, on average
Louisville car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Louisville
What type of car is recommended for driving in Louisville?
If you plan on driving around the center of Louisville, then a compact or economy car is ideal for short drives and makes parking stress-free. As Louisville features plenty of highways, a sedan or SUV is more comfortable for long trips with a bigger group.
What’s the speed limit in Louisville?
The speed limit in Louisville’s city center is 25 mph, in residential and business districts the limit is 35 mph unless otherwise stated. On Kentucky's two-lane parkways and highways, the speed limit is 55 mph. The speed limit for driving on multi-lane and interstate highways outside metropolitan areas is 65 mph. For drivers on rural freeways and interstates, the limit is 70 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Louisville?
Parking in Louisville is simple and depends on whether you are planning long or short-term parking. Metered parking is ideal for short stays and charge $2.00 per hour from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Saturday. After 6:00 pm and all day on Sundays there is free parking, plus free parking on national holidays. For longer stays, you should park in garages or surface lots, like 6th & Main Garage, which is central for all the tourist spots.
What is the best car hire company in Louisville?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Louisville is Hertz (6.0, 79 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Louisville?
The average price of fuel in Louisville is AED 12.50 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between AED 150 and AED 200, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Louisville?
Standard (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Louisville.
How can I find car hires near me in Louisville?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Louisville?
A Standard car hire in Louisville costs AED 192 per day, on average.
How much does a Premium car hire cost in Louisville?
A Premium car hire in Louisville costs AED 564 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Louisville?
A Full Size car hire in Louisville costs AED 329 per day, on average.
Louisville car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Budget
5.9
Fair
Read 73 reviewsCleanliness
6.3
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.7
Value for money
6.2
5 locations in Louisville
Locations in Louisville
146 East Broadway
+1 502 561 0674
2520 Plantside Drive
+1 502 499 2520
4330 Crittenden Drive
+1 502 366 8555 ext. 204
600 Terminal Drive
+1 502 366 3360
9040 Taylorsville Road
+1 502 491 9153
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2.0 Poor
Joshua, Nov 2024
Supplier choice
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2024
People carrier
2.0 Poor
Jason, Feb 2024
People carrier
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.6
Good
Read 28 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
7.3
15 locations in Louisville
Locations in Louisville
10109 Dixie Hwy
+1 502 937 0485
10500 Westport Rd Ste 102
+1 502 412 5111
10700 Plantside Dr
+1 502 240 5594
110 Ten Pin Ln
+1 502 896 9988
1360 Bardstown Rd
+1 502 459 3115
1850 S Hurstbourne Pkwy
+1 502 493 9988
3201 Dixie Hwy
+1 502 778 0096
3924 Westport Rd
+1 502 894 0032
4149 Bardstown Rd
+1 502 458 5522
4307 Preston Highway
+1 502 363 4422
433 S 8th St
+1 502 589 2211
4505 Poplar Level Road
+1 502 966 8455
4911 Dixie Highway
+1 502 448 2211
600 Terminal Dr Ste 18
+1 833 635 0430
7519 Preston Hwy
+1 502 968 0894
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Economy
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2021
Cons:
We didn’t get the price quoted by kayak10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
everything easy upgrade, weekly rate, personnel at this locationCons:
nothing10.0 Wonderful
Tanya, Mar 2021
Cons:
Office was not open on Saturday and I could have saved day on rental total. Otherwise everything was great2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Pros:
Nothing. The customer service was horrible they called me to confirm I showed up to pick up the rental they didn’t have it then they said they were going to bring me a car within the hour didn’t happen. Then they called me six hours laterCons:
Been more professional ahead better customer service8.0 Very Good
Mel, Dec 2020
Pros:
Picking up at the airport was really difficult of you are not familiar with the process. I called for instructions on where to go and got nowhere with the call center. The call was then dropped. The local folks on the other hand were great - friendly, professional and helpful.Alamo
7.6
Good
Read 23 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.1
One location in Louisville
Locations in Louisville
600 Terminal Dr Ste 8
+1 844 887 8408
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10.0 Wonderful
Heidi, Jun 2024
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Pick-up truck
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate SUV
8.0 Very Good
Darnell, Jan 2021
Pros:
Staff great easy drop of ffCons:
Lower prices of one way drop off8.0 Very Good
Darnell, Jan 2021
Pros:
Staff was greatCons:
Lower prices for one way drop off2.0 Poor
Jeff, Dec 2020
Pros:
Nothing. They will let you book a car without having any cars!Cons:
Actually had cars available.6 locations in Louisville
Locations in Louisville
1215 S Hurstbourne Pky
+1 502 326 1351
4165 Bardstown Road
+1 502 491 3725
423 W. Chestnut St
+1 502 537 6178
4826 Preston Highway
+1 502 961 7163
600 Terminal Drive Ste 11
+1 502 361 0183
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Pick-up truck
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Supplier choice
2.0 Poor
Keith, Jul 2024
Intermediate
4.0 Mediocre
Jonathan, Jul 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Supplier choice
2 locations in Louisville
Locations in Louisville
1215 S Hurstbourne Pky
+1 502 326 1351
600 Terminal Drive
+1 502 375 0681
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2.0 Poor
Phillip, Oct 2024
Standard
2.0 Poor
Vanessa, Sep 2024
Full-size SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Compact SUV
2.0 Poor
Adam A., May 2024
Premium SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Compact SUV
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Nov 2023
Intermediate SUV
One location in Louisville
Locations in Louisville
600 Terminal Dr Ste 8
+1 844 887 8409
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9.2 Wonderful
Jack, Jul 2020
Pros:
Very clean, drove off in less than 2 minutes!!!!!6.0 Okay
Scott, Feb 2020
Pros:
Too expensive for a 2 hour travel rentalCons:
Be more competitive pricing10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2021
One location in Louisville
Locations in Louisville
600 Terminal Drive
+1 502 380 2266
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Charles, Mar 2021
Cons:
Use a different company. My flight from Afghanistan had engine problems and we did emergency landing and forced. To spend night in Bulgaria. I called in as soon as plane landed to cancel or pushback one day but agent said no help. When I finally got to Car Rental in SDF they double charged me and the rates went up to a premium of 85 dollars a day. But thank God we didn’t crash and all of us military got home to the USA safe and next time I just will not book their Kayak2.0 Poor
Joseph, Sep 2023
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Full-size
3 locations in Louisville
Locations in Louisville
1215 S Hurstbourne Pky
+1 502 326 1351
3700 Crittenden Dr
+1 502 367 6461
600 Terminal Dr
+1 502 375 0681
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7.2 Good
Anonymous, Nov 2020
Pros:
Agent at desk was friendlyCons:
I was assigned a car but it was not in it's location. I had to find an employee to find another car for me, which took about 15 minutes. The car I received was dirty and definitely wasn't cleaned beyond pre-covid standards. I'm not a germ freak, but greasy fingerprints on the screen and doors and a greasy feeling steering wheel are just nasty.6.4 Okay
Anonymous, Sep 2020
Pros:
Never like the "up sale" stuff.Cons:
The fact that a spouse is not free to drive?! Really in this day and time? Thrifty is on my short list to never use again.7.2 Good
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
The price and the vehicle was great.Cons:
At pickup, the vehicle was not ready, and had to wait. The help desk seemed to not want to be working. There was no information given about the return of the vehicle. I had to ask about return from the man working the gate, but even that was not enough. At return, there was no one to close the transaction, Just a sign saying to leave the keys in the car. I had to work with customer service for the next two days to get the extra daily charges removed from my credit card account because no one at the drop off location closed the account. I'll not rent from Thrifty and associated companies again.9.6 Wonderful
Janet, Jun 2020
Pros:
Staff pretty straight forward, not super friendly but nice enough.Cons:
Drop off was a bit confusing. No attendant, no instructions.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2020
Pros:
Horrible customer service. Getting help took an extremely long time. Bi will never use Tjrogty or Hertz againCons:
Actually being helped instead of having to wait long periods of time to have someone keep telling me their company policy does not allow this or they or the other thing10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2020
Pros:
Jeff is who helped me at pick up and he was professional, delightful, helpful and friendly. Our car was clean and ready to go. Everything about my rental experience was flawless.4 locations in Louisville
Locations in Louisville
2520 Plantside Drive
+1 502 499 9925
4330 Crittenden Drive
+1 502 380 1515
600 Terminal Drive
+1 502 364 1901
9040 Taylorsville Road
+1 502 499 9716
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Standard
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Luxury SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Camille, Apr 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Intermediate
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2023
Full-size SUV
One location in Louisville
Locations in Louisville
4443 Dixie Highway
+1 502 363 4646
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One location in Louisville
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When to book a car hire in Louisville
Everything you need to know for your car rental in Louisville
Car rental at airports serving Louisville
Louisville car hire information
| Pick-up location | Louisville |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 41 |
| Airport locations | 11 |