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Cheap Car Hire in Louisville from $138

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 26/10 and drop-off date of 31/10. 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 17 September 2025.

At $138/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 5 offered car types:

Economy

Economy

Compact

Compact

Intermediate

Intermediate

Standard

Standard

Full-size

Full-size

People mover

People mover

Full-size SUV

Full-size SUV

Premium SUV

Premium SUV

Compare car hire deals in Louisville by type

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

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

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

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

MG 3$138/day
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MG 3
Kia Picanto$149/day
2
M
A/C
Kia Picanto
Holden Barina$170/day
2
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A/C
Holden Barina

Best car hire 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 $170. Data was last updated on 17 September 2025.
MG 3$138/day
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A/C
MG 3
Kia Forte$138/day
5
M
A/C
Kia Forte
Kia Seltos$141/day
5
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A/C
Kia Seltos

Cheapflights insights for Louisville car hires

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 hire in Louisville, make your reservation 7 days before pickup. The average price then is just $76/day – about 27% less than the yearly average.

What is the best car rental company in Louisville?

Based on Cheapflights user feedback, the highest-rated car hire 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?

Planning to hire a car in Louisville? January is the cheapest month, costing about $66 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $112. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$66

February

$69

March

$85

April

$97

May

$100

June

$108

July

$112

August

$90

September

$81

October

$96

November

$85

December

$82

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 hire 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 17 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 hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Louisville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 17 September 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Louisville for a week from Avis?

    Avis is one of the most popular car hire companies in Louisville, offering car hire for around $2,479 per week on average.

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

    Yes, you can hire 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?

    For a weekend car hire in Louisville, you can expect the average price to be around $0. Usually a Compact hire in Louisville is your cheapest weekend car hire option, though you should always check Cheapflights to see if there are other deals on alternative car hire types. If you do opt for hiring a Compact for October, it will cost approximately $0 per day.

Car hires by fuel type in Louisville

Browse car hires by fuel type in Louisville. Deals were last updated on 17 September 2025.

Browse through car hire deals by fuel type in Louisville. There is currently 1 fuel type to choose from.

Electric

Electric

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