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Pick-up location | Lexington |
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Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 19 |
Airport locations | 10 |
Popular agencies | Turo, Avis, Hertz, Budget |
Economy | $37/day |
Compact | $36/day |
Intermediate | $35/day |
Standard | $43/day |
Full-size | $41/day |
Minivan | $44/day |
Full-size SUV | $71/day |
Luxury | $62/day |
Standard SUV | $35/day |
Supplier choice | $38/day |
Compact SUV | $46/day |
Intermediate SUV | $50/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 $60 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 $45.
The average gas price in Lexington is $4.16 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $50 and $67, depending on the car size.
Mini (Chrysler Pacifica or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lexington.
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
A Mini car rental in Lexington costs $124 per day, on average.
A Special car rental in Lexington costs $61 per day, on average.
A Full Size car rental in Lexington costs $160 per day, on average.
On average a rental car in Lexington costs $423 per week ($60 per day).
On average a rental car in Lexington costs $1,815 per month ($60 per day).
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 10 car rental agencies in Lexington.
Some car rental companies in Lexington which have updated their car rental health and safety policies due to COVID-19 to make sure vehicles are clean and disinfected include Hertz, Budget and Dollar
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Lexington so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
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.
3 locations in Lexington
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Nice vehicle; efficient setup, pickup, and return.Cons:
Minor but annoying mechanical issue (ratting noise).2.0 Poor
May 2021
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The staff did not honor my reservation. Ruining my trip, they waited until pickup time to let me know that they had no cars available and that if a car were to become available that they would not honor my booking price.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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They called ten minutes before our reservation and said they do not have any cars2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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They didn't have a car available and my ride had already left7.6 Good
Aug 2020
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The staff was very polite and helpful. The pickup and drop off was very easy.Cons:
The car we rented had been smoked in. I should have asked for a different car.One location in Lexington
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10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2021
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Staff very friendly and efficient. New c clean car.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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Everything was simple and easy, staff was helpful when checking in.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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The gentleman that loaned out the car was so friendly and helpful. The car was very clean, in excellent condition.9.6 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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I paid deposit online it was supposed to pay the rest when picking up the vehicle. When I went to go pick up and check in for the vehicle it wind up being $20 more than I was told but it still wasn't bad10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2020
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The staff was extremely pleasant. The droppoff was was very easy.8.8 Very good
Nov 2019
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The car was not as clean as I would have liked it to be.One location in Lexington
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10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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very fresh carCons:
I noticed the rates seem to have gone up?10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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Personnel wss great and understanding2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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On Oct. 18 the Dollar agent couldn't scan my card. Asked to type in the number, he simply said, we don't do that. We can't rent you the car you reserved. The Enterprise agent six feet away, did scan my card and gave a polite explanation of why none of them could type in my number.Cons:
Dollar could spend the money to train their agents better with regard to common courtesy if not professional decorum.10.0 Wonderful
May 2018
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The staff in both Lexington and Charlotte were polite aNd professional10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2018
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Ease of Pickup and overall handling of the admin. work.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2017
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Great price, nice cars. You can’t beat the deal!6 locations in Lexington
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10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Staff was great, Pickup was flawless. Vehicle was perfectCons:
It would have been nice if the branch we used was open later so we could physically hand the rental back in. We had to drop it off and leave keys in a drop box. Minor issue, though.2.0 Poor
Apr 2021
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It would have been nice if they actually had the car I reserved, or any car at all.4.0 Mediocre
Mar 2021
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The car was comfortable and easy to driveCons:
Booked the car online, but when I arrived to pick my car up, the staff said there were no cars available. Had to wait over an hour for a car. The car also reeked of cigarette smoke. Vincent was friendly, but the rest of the staff was unfriendly and clearly didn’t care about the customers. Would not book at this location again.9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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A stone hit and cracked our windshield while traveling, and they swapped out our van at a different location in under 1 hour. Outstanding!10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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EverythingCons:
Nothing8.0 Very good
Jul 2020
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Winchester Rd location did not allow you to park your personal vehicle in their lot, which I was never told prior to arrival....but other than that, very good experience2 locations in Lexington
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4.0 Mediocre
Oct 2022
6.0 Okay
Feb 2021
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Car smelled like cigarettes with a burn hole in the passenger seat. Otherwise it was good.2.0 Poor
Feb 2021
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There were no cars to be picked up4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2020
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The staff at pickup was fineCons:
They did not have the class of car we reserved and only had a mini van or pick up truck. Neither were options I wanted but had no choice.8.0 Very good
Oct 2019
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Great value and ease of pick up and drop off in the Lexington airport.Cons:
They miss charged our card by quite a bit. They did fix it In a timely manner, within 3 business days. It was slightly stressful until they fixed it but am thankful that they were on top of it.2.0 Poor
Sep 2019
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Very rude. I reserved online and they had no cars. I mean none. And the woman acted like I was at fault for booking on line.Cons:
Everything, starting with actually having a car for me.2 locations in Lexington
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2.0 Poor
Sep 2023
2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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NothingCons:
Car smelled like weed. Pathetic8.0 Very good
Dec 2020
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Staff made everything easy.Cons:
I ordered a car and the only thing available was a truck.4.8 Mediocre
Aug 2020
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I was double charged for my rental and my money was never returned. Colonel marion horn jr.2.0 Poor
Jul 2020
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NothingCons:
Customer service5.2 Fair
Jul 2019
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Leslie was very helpful and pleasant.Cons:
The rental location was difficult to get into and our of, there was no wayfinding--no clearly designated area for parking, or returning the vehicle. It took an extremely long time to get the car--the car wasn't ready when we arrived, despite our reservation being made at least a month in advance.One location in Lexington
One location in Lexington
One location in Lexington
One location in Lexington