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Cheap Car Hire in Kentucky

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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?

To get the best deal on car hire in Kentucky, book about 7 days before your trip. At that point, average daily prices are around R1 036, which is about 1 368% cheaper than the typical rate.

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 48 reviews). Budget (rated 5.7/10 with 77 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 February, when you can expect to pay R1 104/day on average. The most expensive month to hire a car in Kentucky is July (R1 418/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

R1 127

February

R1 104

March

R1 246

April

R1 352

May

R1 319

June

R1 320

July

R1 418

August

R1 203

September

R1 292

October

R1 337

November

R1 226

December

R1 206

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 6.

Top rental 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 15 June 2025.

Hertz

5,8
Fair
48 reviews6 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,3

Comfort

6,2

Overall

5,8

Pick-up/drop-off

5,8

Value

6,1

Budget

5,7
Fair
77 reviews4 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,2

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,7

Pick-up/drop-off

5,6

Value

6,1

Dollar

5,2
Fair
31 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

6,4

Comfort

6,4

Overall

5,2

Pick-up/drop-off

5,0

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

Thrifty

7,6
Good
4 reviews2 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

8,4

Comfort

8,8

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

6,0

Value

8,0

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,2
Good
23 reviews15 locations
Overview

Cleanliness

7,6

Comfort

7,5

Overall

7,2

Pick-up/drop-off

7,1

Value

6,9

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 15 June 2025.
  • Can I rent a car for a month in Kentucky?

    The length of time you can book a car hire for is subject to the inventory of the supplier. When renting a vehicle from Kentucky it should be possible to hire a car for a whole month if needed.

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