Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Louisville?

Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.1 rating), Alamo (7.6 rating) and Thrifty (7.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Louisville.

What are petrol prices like in Louisville?

The average price of petrol in Louisville is $1.52/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $68 and $98 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.

How far in advance should I hire a car in Louisville for the best price?

Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 46% on a hire car in Louisville. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.

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.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Louisville?

January

$69

February

$79

March

$97

April

$104

May

$114

June

$117

July

$131

August

$97

September

$92

October

$109

November

$92

December

$79

Currently, the cheapest month to rent a car in Louisville is January. The most expensive time to rent a car is July. The cheapest prices for each month are shown above, but prices will vary based on availability, how far out you book your rental car, and of course, car type.

Compare available car types for rental in Louisville

	Medium cars	$63 - $186
	All Car Types	$63 - $208

To hire a medium car in Louisville, the United States, you would pay an average price of $59/day. February is the cheapest month to hire a medium car in Louisville, the United States (~$63/day), while the most expensive month to hire that same car type is April (~$186/day). In fact, February is about 6% cheaper than prices during the rest of the year to book a medium car hire for Louisville. When comparing with other car types available for hire in Louisville, hiring a medium car saves you 8% in costs. Please note that average prices are based on historical data and can vary depending on how early you book, availability for your travel dates, and vehicle popularity.

Top rental agencies in Louisville

Choose from the top rental car agencies available in Louisville, including Hertz, Budget and Dollar. Read through reviews, double check the pickup location, and other important information before making your selection.

Hertz

6.0

Okay

48 reviews•6 locations

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4.0

Mediocre|May 2023

They charged me an erroneous fee of $19.99 for an “Inter-City” drop off… that I’d rented one place but was dropping the car elsewhere. This wasn’t true - at all. They’ve not rectified the situation.

6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

When I arrived to pickup I was advised that I could not use a debit card to prepay for the rental. The Hertz manager said that even thought it was prepaid with a Visa debit through Kayak, they could not honor the rental because I used a debit card instead of a credit card. She was able to make some adjustments and allow the rental with an additional $500 hold on my debit card for a $60 rental. She also informed me that if she had not been working, they would have denied the rental. I probably will not book through Kayak again based on this discrepancy.

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

We prepaid this rental 5 weeks in advance. When we presented to the Hertz location for the scheduled pickup, HERTZ DID NOT have an available rental. They told us other renters were not returning cars on time and they could not honor the PREPAID contract. So we were left stranded. I saw two other renters behind me in line get the same story..Hertz will not get any of my future business. Terrible business model. Could HERTZ have called us the day before or morning of the rental and warned us? At least we could have attempted other options. EPIC FAIL HERTZ

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

Had a horrible customer service experience at the counter (long 45 minute wait) and then had problem with booking. They offered little help or assistance at the local counter. National call center was also of no help or support -- very long wait times and poor customer service experience. In the future, we plan to use other rental car companies based on this very bad experience.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

The company texted me half an hour before my reservation time, which I had already pre-paid for, telling me that they did not have any cars available. They did not automatically offer to refund me and I had to call Hertz corporate to get a proper refund.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

wrong location on booking / never using kayak again … also zipcar disgusting level on the rental…

1 out of 16

Budget

5.9

Fair

74 reviews•5 locations

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10.0

Wonderful|Aug 2023

So wonderful. It is super great.

8.0

Very Good|Apr 2023

I had two rentals in 5 days. The first one was aweful! It was late in the evening and they ran out of cars. So the counter lady gave me a damaged sedan at right rear bump. I drove the car to my hotel and inspect the car and found the damage which was marked with white sharpies. Apparently they are aware of the damage but did not tell me. To get a peace of mind, I tried call customer service multiple times to solve the situation. It was a frustrating experience but I was able to reach the right department and have them recorded it. When I returned the car 4 days later, the receiving guy just laughed and told me not worry and he knew about the damage! But it was a bad experience. The second rental was smooth! I rented a car since my flight was cancellation. However, my wife left her purse when I returned it. The customer service was very helpful this time! One call and they reached out to the rental location and found the purse! What a difference in a day!

6.0

Okay|Apr 2023

No cars available when I got there so I went to a competitor

2.0

Poor|Apr 2023

They did not have the vehicle I ordered and could not give me one that fit my needs. I ordered a van and they tried to put me in a Kia Rio!!! So massively disappointed in how the workers at Plantside acted and how unimportant them not full-filling the confirmation. We found out when we got there, they could have called to save us the trip. Called customer service and they were not helpful at all. Only confirmed that they did not have any van for us. Worst experience of my life. I dont know if I will ever rent from Budget again.

8.0

Very Good|Mar 2023

Car had trash left behind from previous user. Interior wasn’t vacuumed and dirty. Exterior was also dirty.

2.0

Poor|Mar 2023

I didn't get to rent the car.. I got there and they tried to charge me twice as much as the quoted price. Nothing online about only using a credit card.. it was a very poor experience and I won't do this again

1 out of 25

Dollar

5.3

Fair

34 reviews•2 locations

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National

8.1

Very Good

5 reviews•1 location

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2.0

Poor|Nov 2021

At pickup, they would not let us add drivers without every driver having their own credit card. We’ve rented from several rental car companies over the past 8 years and have never needed all 3 listed drivers to have their own credit card, only the primary renter has needed a major credit card. When we asked to use a debit card and a deposit to add drivers, we were told “that’s not how we do things here” in a rude tone. Because of that, we had to make a 14 hour trip (one way) with only one driver, out of 3 capable adults. When we picked up the van, it wasn’t cleaned well. There was sand and dirt in the carpet all throughout the second and third rows, the cup holders in the center console had something sticky in them, and there were candy wrappers in the third row. I didn’t notice the sticky substance or the candy wrappers until later that evening, when we were packing up to leave, so I cleaned it and went on. The oil had also not been changed in the car. I kept getting “change oil soon” notifications. We will not be renting from National again. I was not impressed with the lack of cleanliness, their lack of proper maintenance their vehicles, or the rental policy on adding drivers.

1 out of 2

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7.6

Good

28 reviews•15 locations

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car Locations in Louisville

Alamo

7.6

Good

23 reviews•1 location

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Payless

6.2

Okay

12 reviews•1 location

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10.0

Wonderful|Jun 2023

Fast and easy! Very clean car & nice employees.

2.0

Poor|Nov 2021

The windshield was cracked on the van we rented so we had to go back to the airport to make sure we didn’t get the blame for it. Then we filled it up with gas prior to returning it and still got charged $87 fir a gas refill. Very poor rental company and not one for anyone to ever use.

1 out of 4

Thrifty

6.0

Okay

8 reviews•3 locations

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Car rental FAQs

Which car hire company is considered to be the best in Louisville?
Taking our users’ ratings and reviews into consideration, National (8.1 rating), Alamo (7.6 rating) and Thrifty (7.1 rating) seem to be the best car hire companies in Louisville.
What are petrol prices like in Louisville?
The average price of petrol in Louisville is $1.52/litre over the past month, costing you anywhere between $68 and $98 to fill up a car’s fuel tank.
How far in advance should I hire a car in Louisville for the best price?
Our data suggests that booking early can save you up to 46% on a hire car in Louisville. Take advantage of below-average prices by booking at least 7 days prior to your desired date.
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.

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What is the cheapest time to rent a car in Louisville?

Discover the most affordable period to rent a car in Louisville and save money on your trip. The monthly average price data is based on historical data over the last year and was last updated on 13 November 2024.

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Compare and contrast the various car types offered for hire in Louisville to find the perfect fit for your trip. Price data is based on averages over the last 12 months and was last updated on 13 November 2024.

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 13 November 2024.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about car hires in Louisville, including policies, requirements, and more. FAQs were last updated on 13 November 2024.

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