Kentucky

Cheap Car Hire in Kentucky

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Kentucky car hires in 2025

Get helpful information to start your search for the perfect car hire in Kentucky. The average price data is based on the last 12 months and was last updated on 17 August 2025.

Most popular company

Dollar

Most common car type

Full-size

Average price per day

$65

Cheapest price per day

$64

Cheapflights insights for Kentucky car hires

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?

For the best savings on car hire in Kentucky, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $81/day – about 32% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Kentucky?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire company in Kentucky is Hertz (rated 5.8/10 with 49 reviews). Budget (rated 5.6/10 with 81 reviews) is also highly rated by our users.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Kentucky is January, when you can expect to pay $71/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kentucky is June ($117/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

$71

February

$75

March

$88

April

$104

May

$104

June

$117

July

$114

August

$91

September

$88

October

$102

November

$90

December

$84

What car do most people hire in Kentucky?

Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are the most popular option for those visiting Kentucky. Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) are also a popular choice, followed by Compact cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar).

Which car hire company has the most locations in Kentucky?

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

Top hire 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 17 August 2025.

Hertz

5.8
Fair
49 reviews5 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.8

Value

6.0

Budget

5.6
Fair
81 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.1

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.6

Pick-up/drop-off

5.6

Value

6.0

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
18 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.8

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.2
Good
22 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Overall

7.2

Pick-up/drop-off

7.1

Value

6.9

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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Kentucky, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 August 2025.
  • What is the cheapest hire car found in Kentucky?

    In the past two weeks, Cheapflights users have found many deals under $65/day when booking a car hire in Kentucky. The absolute best deal a user found was for $61/day from Dollar, booked on Aug. 10.

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

    Dollar offers hire cars in Kentucky for about $452 per week on average.

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

    Yes, cars are available to be hired for an entire month in Kentucky.

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

    The monthly cost of a car hire in Kentucky is $1,936 ($65/day) on average.

Car hires by fuel type in Kentucky

Browse car hires by fuel type in Kentucky. Currently, Electric cars are the cheapest to rent in Kentucky. Deals were last updated on 17 August 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Kentucky. There are currently 2 fuel types to choose from with Electric being the cheapest ($52+).

Electric

Electric

Hybrid

Hybrid

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