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Cheap Car Hire in Louisville

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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 $79/day – about 32% 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 5.8/10 with 48 reviews). Budget (rated 5.7/10 with 79 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 $67 per day. In contrast, July is the most expensive, with an average daily rate of $119. Monthly average car hire prices are listed below. Remember, prices can change based on when you book, the type of car, and availability.

January

$67

February

$70

March

$87

April

$99

May

$102

June

$110

July

$119

August

$88

September

$82

October

$97

November

$87

December

$84

What car do most people hire in Louisville?

The most popular types of cars to hire in Louisville are the following: Passenger van cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), Mini cars (Chrysler Pacifica or similar), and SUV cars (Jeep Cherokee or similar).

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 6.

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 4 July 2025.
Hire a car with one of the top providers serving the Louisville area such as Hertz, Budget and Dollar. Reviews, pricing info, pickup locations, and other important details are available to aid your decision.

Hertz

5.8
Fair
48 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.2

Overall

5.8

Pick-up/drop-off

5.7

Value

6.0

Budget

5.7
Fair
79 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.7

Pick-up/drop-off

5.5

Value

6.1

Dollar

5.2
Fair
32 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Overall

5.2

Pick-up/drop-off

5.1

Value

5.7

National

8.7
Very Good
4 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

9.4

Overall

8.5

Pick-up/drop-off

8.5

Value

8.8

Alamo

7.8
Good
19 reviews1 location
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.1

Overall

7.9

Pick-up/drop-off

7.7

Value

7.3

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.7
Good
24 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.7

Pick-up/drop-off

7.6

Value

7.4

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

Thrifty

5.6
Fair
3 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.2

Overall

5.5

Pick-up/drop-off

5.4

Value

6.3

Car hire FAQs

Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Louisville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 4 July 2025.
  • How much does it cost to hire a car in Louisville for a week from Budget?

    Budget is one of the most popular car hire companies in Louisville, offering car hire for around $1,052 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.

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