Cape Girardeau car rentals from $52/day

On average a rental car in Cape Girardeau costs $79 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Cape Girardeau found in the last 2 weeks is $65.

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget ($52/day), Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($55/day) and Avis ($64/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget 1733 N Kingshighway 63701 (4 miles from city center).

The average gas price in Cape Girardeau is $3.89 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $47 and $62, depending on the car size.

Full-size (Ford Transit or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Cape Girardeau.

The only car rental company onsite at Cape Girardeau airport is Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Cape Girardeau airport to off-airport locations is Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Full Size car rental in Cape Girardeau costs $157 per day, on average.

An Intermediate car rental in Cape Girardeau costs $66 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Cape Girardeau costs $97 per day, on average.

In Cape Girardeau, cars are most frequently rented at Budget 1733 N Kingshighway (4 miles from city center).

On average a rental car in Cape Girardeau costs $556 per week ($79 per day).

On average a rental car in Cape Girardeau costs $2,383 per month ($79 per day).

Most car rental providers in Cape Girardeau offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Cape Girardeau, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in Cape Girardeau.

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KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Cape Girardeau so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

Visitors that intend on primarily driving around town and sticking to the city center will usually find that a small car rental in Cape Girardeau is sufficient. Something like a sedan or compact model will make it easier to drive in traffic and squeeze the Cape Girardeau car rental into a tiny parking space. If you plan on going on longer road trips or doing any recreational activities, like cycling or hiking, you will probably want to rent an SUV in order to have additional cargo space.

When you are driving on a rural freeway or interstate, the speed limit will be a maximum of 70 mph, unless otherwise stated. If you are on a freeway that is in an urban area, the speed limit will typically be a maximum of 65 mph. For divided roads that have a concrete median or something similar, the maximum speed limit is also typically 70 mph. If you are in a more residential neighborhood or area, you can plan on the maximum speed limit being around 40 mph. Schools areas and areas with construction zones usually have a speed limit of 25 mph.

The city of Cape Girardeau is known for having plenty of free street parking to choose from, but it generally fills up quickly, so you will want to start looking for a spot to park your Cape Girardeau car rental early in the day. There are also quite a few different parking lots and garages that can be found downtown. Pricing for these paid options is typically done by the hour, but this will vary depending on the exact location. Many private businesses, like hotels, restaurants, and shops, will also have private parking that customers can usually use at no cost.