Lexington car rentals from $32/day

For travelers planning to leave the city limits to go on the many scenic routes around Lexington, a 4-wheel-drive car is a good choice to make, as it gives your car traction and also has no problems handling icy and sleety roads if you are visiting in winter.

Within city limits, the general maximum speed limit is 35 miles per hour, or lower around school areas or in alleys. Rural roads allow up to 55 miles per hour and, on freeways and interstates, there is a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour. If there are wet or wintery weather conditions, it is essential to slow down and adjust your speed.

On-street parking is available throughout the city and is metered with a rate of about $1 per hour. Time restrictions often apply, so always check the signs. There are also various parking garages and lots in and around downtown. Most of them cost around $1 per half hour and have a maximum day limit of $10.

On average a rental car in Lexington costs $64 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 Lexington found in the last 2 weeks is $51.

Car rental companies onsite at Blue Grass airport include Hertz, Dollar and Budget.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Blue Grass airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Dollar, and Budget.

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A Full Size car rental in Lexington costs $197 per day, on average.

A Standard car rental in Lexington costs $78 per day, on average.

A Premium car rental in Lexington costs $111 per day, on average.

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 11 car rental agencies in Lexington.

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On average, driving from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to the city center takes between 15 and 20min in total. From the airport, the fastest route is to usually follow Terminal Drive, to then merge onto Man O War Blvd W. From there, you can follow Versailles Road to eventually join the Avenue of Champions. Following this road will lead you to the city center.

If you would like to rent a car directly from Blue Grass Airport, you can do so, as this airport has its own rental car center. Some of the car rental agencies that you can find here include Alamo, Dollar, and National. The car rental center is right near the airport’s main baggage claim, on the first level of the primary terminal. In a separate rental car building, you fill find all of the fleets for the companies that have desks here, as well as a central drop-off spot where you can bring your car back once your rental period is over.