Car hire in Kentucky

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Find Kentucky car rental deals you can amend or cancel if your plans change

Kentucky car hire at a glance

Most popular rental companyDollar
Most popular carPremium, 4-5 doors
Cities to choose from15, Lexington is most popular
Cheapest price foundR 1 051 per day, Lexington
Cheapest monthJuly
Best time to book1 week before
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Kentucky could cost, we've pulled prices from Lexington.

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City car hire in Kentucky

Where in Kentucky will you set off from? You could find a great price.

Find the cheapest time to hire a car in Kentucky

The cheapest month to rent a car in Kentucky is July, when the average cost per day is R 643. If that doesn’t work for you, the second cheapest month is March, when the average cost per day is R 924. Keep in mind when you’re looking to book, that the most expensive month to rent a car in Kentucky is May.
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Kentucky could cost, we've pulled prices from Lexington.

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All you need to know about Kentucky

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Motorway speed limitVaries from state to state
Built-up area speed limitVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car hire in Kentucky: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Kentucky, but you wont necessarily need ‘extra’ insurance. Different car hire companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Kentucky you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Kentucky depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid drivers license, ID and passport. Once you’ve booked car hire in Kentucky, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to hire a car in Kentucky. First, you need to decide where in Kentucky you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Kentucky. It all depends on which car hire company you choose.
It depends where in Kentucky you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Lexington. On average, it costs R 2,650 per day to rent a car there. The cheapest price we could find is R 1,051 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Kentucky

Here are some tips to help you bag the best prices, and hit the road for less.

Pick the right ride

Make sure you pick the right type of car for your trip. You can easily filter by 'seats', 'transmission' and even choose only to see 'electric' or 'hybrid' vehicles. You can also filter by 'car type', so whether you're looking for a luxury car or a more modest mini, you'll find what you need fast. The most popular car type in Kentucky is Premium, 4-5 doors .

Compare across companies

The most popular car hire companies in Kentucky are Dollar, Avis and Hertz. The cheapest company we've found is Hertz. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Get your timing right

It can really pay to play around with your timings and compare dates for your car hire to get a great price. The best time to book a bargain is 1 week before. The cheapest prices we've found are R 1 051 a day and R 657 a week.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Kentucky you're going to visit? There’s lots of places to pick your rental car up from. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you grab a great price, all while seeing more of Kentucky. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Kentucky is Lexington. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Lexington.

Hire a car long term in Kentucky

Looking to hire a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car hire companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Give it a go today and search for 30 days' worth of car hire.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car hire deal in Kentucky with 'unlimited mileage' or a 'full to full' fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.