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Cheap car rentals in Lincoln

Economy$37/day
Compact$37/day
Intermediate$36/day
Standard$42/day
Full-size$35/day
Premium$48/day
Pickup truck$51/day
Standard SUV$43/day
Compact SUV$44/day
Supplier choice$45/day
Intermediate SUV$49/day
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Top tips for renting a car in Lincoln

  • The city of Lincoln, Nebraska is surrounded by parks. Once you have secured your rental car through KAYAK from one of the cheap car rentals in Lincoln, you might want to drive to some of these parks, including Wilderness Park, 4.5 miles from downtown, an 11min drive, Pioneers Park, 6.1 miles from downtown, a 14min drive, and Conestoga Lake, 13 miles from downtown, a 21min drive, just to name a few. There is also the Wagon Train Lake State Recreation Area, which is a 30min drive and 18 miles to the southeast.
  • Once you have gotten a car through KAYAK from one of the cheap car rentals in Lincoln, you might want to consider choosing a hotel that offers free parking. To the southeast, the Holiday inn Express and Suites, and the AmericInn by Wyndham offers free parking. In downtown Lincoln, the TownHouse Extended Stay Hotel Downtown is one of the few hotels that offer free parking. Some hotels in the north of Lincoln that offer free parking include the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lincoln North and the Countryside Suites.
  • Once you secure a car through KAYAK from one of the Lincoln car rentals, remember that while there are no toll roads in Nebraska, there are three toll bridges. One of them is the Bellevue Bridge, which is approximately 1h to the northeast of Lincoln. Another toll bridge is located in Decatur, which is about 2h north of Lincoln. The third toll bridge is in Plattsmouth, about 1h east of Lincoln city center.
  • If you plan to visit Nebraska, you should consider the advantages of car rentals in Lincoln. While the city does have some public transportation, using a rental allows for much more freedom in your schedule. When you rent a car in Lincoln, you can visit locations that public transportation cannot. For example, Lincoln has some beautiful lakes and other scenic areas outside of the city. Use your rental car to visit locations like Holmes Lake or Pawnee Lake. Or see other historical sites like the Nine-Mile Prairie Historical Marker. Without a rental car, visitors would be hard-pressed to reach Capital View Winery and Vineyards. A Lincoln car rental can add a lot of depth and freedom to your visit.
  • As you consider your options for car rentals in Lincoln, know that the airport is probably the most convenient place to get your rental. You will find all rental car companies inside the Lincoln Airport terminal, including Budget, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz. The rental lots are on-site, and renters do not require other transportation to get to their rental car. As you arrive in Lincoln, you can conveniently stop by the rental company of your choice and walk out to your rental straight from the terminal.
  • Lincoln’s rush hour runs between around 6:30am and 9:30am and then later between 4pm and 7pm. Several areas of town should be avoided during rush hour. One place is the roadways around Nebraska University. Salt Creek Roadway and the on and off-ramps of highway 34 can get incredibly congested as well. Other areas of the downtown district can be problematic during rush hour and should be avoided if possible. During the mild weather months, drivers should take care to watch for pedestrians and cyclists. This is especially true of the areas around campus.
  • Lincoln is a city that has white winters. Therefore, visitors that rent cars should be aware that the winter months can have some snowy driving conditions. Drivers who are not used to driving in snow should be cautious, go slow, and always ensure they leave plenty of space between themselves and the car in front of them.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Lincoln for $52 or less
  • Book your rental car in Lincoln at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Lincoln are around 4% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Compact rental cars in Lincoln are around 50% cheaper than other car types, on average

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Lincoln car rental reviews and directory

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.2

Very good

32 reviews
Best rated
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.5

Value for money

7.9

Locations in Lincoln

1200 North 27th Street

+1 402 477 6000

Monday00:00 - 00:00
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2400 W Adams St Ste 101

+1 844 934 1094

Monday10:30 - 22:30
Tuesday10:30 - 22:30
Wednesday10:30 - 22:30
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Friday10:30 - 22:30
Saturday10:30 - 22:30
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310 South 10th Street

+1 402 476 6800

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00
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4601 O Street

+1 402 488 2800

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
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Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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8.0 Very good

Dec 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Booked a mid size SUV with AWD, but was given a 2WD instead.

10.0 Wonderful

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and prepared. Checking in and out took no time at all.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

9.2 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Overall great service. Very easy pickup and drop off.

Cons:

Only thing I can think of was that there was some kind of goopy glue on the inside of the windshield.

8.8 Very good

Dec 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

I had a very good experience with Enterprise. I had needed a ride to get the rental. They came and picked me up for no extra charge. Everything went smooth at the office. Also returning the vehicle was exceptionally easy and painless. Would recommend and use them again.

10.0 Wonderful

Jul 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Easy to pick up and car we wanted

4.0 Mediocre

May 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Newer car

Cons:

Smelled like someone had smoked in the car. Booked the car for 9:00am and did not get the car until 10:30.

1 out of 6

Avis

8.2

Very good

39 reviews

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.7

Locations in Lincoln

2400 West Adams Street

+1 402 474 1202

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00
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2745 O Street

+1 402 475 6197

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very convenient pickup and drop-off. Drop-off was literally right outside the terminal. In addition I was upgraded without asking!

7.6 Good

Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The guy at the counter was very proficient and helpful. I appreciate that as I've rented from other agencies with people who couldn't care less.

Cons:

Car wasn't cleaned all that well.

5.2 Fair

Jan 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

i booked a compact through kayak at $48.18. when i went to pick up the car 15 minutes later, they said they didn't have a compact and i had to pay nearly double to get a different car since i couldn't wait nearly 3 hours for a compact to be returned. If i was able to book at compact, one should have been available or Avis should have honored the price.

10.0 Wonderful

Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Efficiency and ease

5.6 Fair

Mar 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Was billed more than quoted. Returned within quoted window somehow bill was quoted $360-$399 was billed $428. Returned full and on time - clueless why.

6.8 Okay

Jul 2018

KAYAK

Cons:

The fact I couldn't pay for it and have a 2nd driver pick it up was absolute BS.

1 out of 5

Hertz

6.5

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

5.8

Locations in Lincoln

2400 W Adams Street

+1 402 474 4079

Monday10:00 - 22:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
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2801 N 83rd St

+1 402 227 8016

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00
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5401 O Street

+1 402 489 5401

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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9.6 Wonderful

Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off were extremely easy processes.

9.2 Wonderful

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes the staff was great. Easy drop off after hours

Cons:

We rented a pickup. I didn't know until we were on the road the it wasn't a 4 wheel drive.

6.0 Okay

Sep 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Be transparent about rates and charges.

3.6 Poor

Dec 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

The car was dirty french fries, old grapes, water bottle, jar lid under seat, ask to pick car up 5 hours early was charged for it ask to drop car off day early was told still had to pay for day we would not have car

2.0 Poor

Nov 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Book my car to the proper location

2.0 Poor

Sep 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

They said there was a car that I booked.

Cons:

Actually having the car I booked. Could have answered the phone when I called.

1 out of 8

Budget

7.5

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.1

Locations in Lincoln

2400 West Adams Street

+1 402 474 2800

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday10:00 - 22:00
Wednesday10:00 - 22:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00
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2935 North 27th Street

+1 402 474 2800

Monday10:00 - 22:00
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Friday10:00 - 22:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
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4.0 Mediocre

May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Better customer service. Better expressing the importance of the information needed to rent. Better pricing. Up front about hidden fees.

9.6 Wonderful

May 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

We had a wonderful experience with renting a car from budget.

5.6 Fair

Mar 2018

KAYAK

Pros:

Location

Cons:

Show up at 7 AM but the Van was not ready, had to wait for transfer from other location. What a joke.

2.0 Poor

Jun 2017

KAYAK

Cons:

Was unable to rent the car due to being unaware of 2 hour window to pick up car- the car was rented to someone else when I went to pick it up. I received a call the week prior to confirm the rental- I would have appreciated a heads up or a call to verify my rental before it was given to someone else. Customer should be made aware of this 2 hour rule at time of reservation!

2.0 Poor

May 2023

KAYAK
We rented a passenger van and ended up with a mini van so we were unable to fit all of our passengers. I would like to speak to someone about this and get some type of refund. very disappointed

10.0 Wonderful

Mar 2023

KAYAK
Everything went really smooth, even after hours, perfect!!!

1 out of 2

Alamo

No score available yet

Locations in Lincoln

2400 W Adams St Ste 101

+1 844 887 8403

Monday10:30 - 22:30
Tuesday10:30 - 22:30
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Thursday10:30 - 22:30
Friday10:30 - 22:30
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10.0 Wonderful

Aug 2016

KAYAK

Pros:

Convenient, very accommodating

1 out of 1

Payless

No score available yet

Locations in Lincoln

2400 West Adams Street

+1 402 474 1210

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00
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2745 O Street

+1 402 937 1152

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 22:00
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Easirent

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One location in Lincoln

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Lincoln Municipal Airport

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National

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Locations in Lincoln

2400 W Adams St Ste 101

+1 844 887 8402

Monday10:30 - 22:30
Tuesday10:30 - 22:30
Wednesday10:30 - 22:30
Thursday10:30 - 22:30
Friday10:30 - 22:30
Saturday10:30 - 22:30
Sunday10:30 - 22:30
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Sunnycars

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One location in Lincoln

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2400 West Adams, Ste. 111

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VIPCars Recommendation

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2400 W Adams St Ste 101, Lincoln, , USA Nebraska

+1 914 368 0091

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138 travelers who rented a car in Lincoln gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.6

Car rental locations in or near Lincoln

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Most popular agency

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most popular car type

Compact

Average price

$64/day

Good deal

$52/day

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