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Less than 30min from Downtown Dallas, McKinney offers a historic, tree-lined downtown area with a small-town charm. Your McKinney car rental will get you around Main Street’s antique shops, restaurants, and cafes, or over to the Chestnut Square Historic Park for a peek into how the town’s communities worked in the early 1900s or the Collin County Historical Society & Museum. If you’re here during the warmer months, be sure to check out the Towne LakeRecreation Area or Lewisville Lake with paddle boats and picnicking areas, tee off at the Oak Hollow Golf Course, or to the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary with the family. Be sure to spend a day exploring nearby Dallas or Fort Worth as well. You can catch a Cowboys football game, explore the Arts District, view the galleries at the Dallas Museum of Art, or take a stroll through Klyde Warren Park.
To fly into McKinney, look for a flight to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, a half-hour away. Once you arrive and collect your luggage, follow the signs for the Rental Car designated pick-up area, which is located on the lower level of the terminal. Rental Car shuttle buses will pick you up roughly every 15min to take you to the Rental Car Center, an approximately 10min drive away.
The main highways serving McKinney are the US 75, US 380, SH 5, SH 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway) that runs to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. There are a number of traffic circles throughout McKinney where pedestrians will have the right of way, like the one at Ridge and Wilmeth, and drivers are expected to yield. Also, note that pedestrians are allowed to cross intersections diagonally, so be on the lookout for pedestrians around busy intersections. Cyclists are also common on the roadways in McKinney, with a vast on-street bike network so be aware that you’ll be sharing the road with cyclists.
Most traffic in McKinney is along the US 75 and is considered one of the most congested routes in the Dallas area. It may be easier to take other major roads through McKinney rather than get on the freeway during rush hour, which is typically from 7am to 10am, and then again from 4pm to 7pm. Snow is rare in McKinney but beware of good driving practices if you are visiting during the winter months.
If you are visiting for the first time, this is a suburb where you will find it more beneficial to move around with a rental. A cheap car rental in McKinney will take you to all travel destinations comfortably, quicker, and more efficiently. You can, for instance, take a 40-minute drive to Lewisville Lake via Sam Rayburn Tollway for fishing. Alternatively, you can go to Towne Lake Recreation Area for watersports, about 3 miles from McKinney Airport.
Whether traveling solo or with your loved ones, McKinney car rentals allow you to explore and enjoy the exciting Dallas nightlife and great cultural destinations such as Tupps Brewery, about a 3.5-mile drive along Wilson Creek Pkwy, or Adriatica Village, about 10 miles from McKinney National Airport. A roughly 40 minutes drive will get you to the Third Monday Trade Days flea market, where you can buy gifts and souvenirs.
Finding cheap car rentals in McKinney is a hassle-free process. To be eligible, you must present a valid credit card and driving license as well as proof of alternate coverage. Some of the cheap car rental companies in McKinney include Hertz, Avis, and Budget. On landing at McKinney National Airport, you can take a short walk to the car rental counter and choose a vehicle that suits your travel needs. You can then access the city via Industrial Blvd, a 4.3-mile journey. If your car of choice is in a nearby location, you can take advantage of McKinney airport shuttle services. If you prefer choosing a ride from cheap car rentals in McKinney downtown, you can opt to travel downtown using a tram or one of the DART’s buses.
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Economy rental cars in McKinney are around 72% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in McKinney
What type of car is recommended for driving in McKinney?
If you plan on staying in the city, consider renting an economy or compact car rentals in McKinney to save on gas and make it easier to park and get around. If you plan to spend a lot of time exploring nearby areas, you could alternatively consider a compact, standard, or premium SUV for a bit more comfort and legroom.
What’s the speed limit in McKinney?
Speed limits on most McKinney streets is 30mph unless otherwise marked, typically in school zones. On freeways in Texas, the speed limit is typically 70mph. Keep in mind that there are several speed cameras located along the US 75.
Where are the best places to park in McKinney?
McKinney has free 3h street parking conveniently located in storefront locations from 8am to 5pm during the week and unlimited parking after that, and on the weekends. There are also two covered parking garages located on Davis Street and Chestnut Street as well as another 15 uncovered lots throughout the downtown area that have free, all-day parking.
How much does it cost to rent a car in McKinney?
On average a rental car in McKinney costs $57 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 McKinney found in the last 2 weeks is $40.
What is the cheapest car rental company in McKinney?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($27/day), Dollar ($30/day) and Budget ($37/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Hertz 1701 Eldorado Parkway Ste 200 75070 (2 miles from city center).
How much is gas price in McKinney?
The average gas price in McKinney is $3.40 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $41 and $54, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in McKinney?
Economy (Class Economy Car or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in McKinney.
Which car rental companies are at Dallas/Fort Worth airport (DFW)?
Car rental companies onsite at Dallas/Fort Worth airport include Easirent and Ace.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Dallas/Fort Worth airport (DFW)?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Dallas/Fort Worth airport to off-airport locations include Ace, and Europcar.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in McKinney?
An Economy car rental in McKinney costs $24 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car rental cost in McKinney?
A Mini car rental in McKinney costs $36 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in McKinney?
A Standard car rental in McKinney costs $38 per day, on average.
How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in McKinney?
On average a rental car in McKinney costs $399 per week ($57 per day).
How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in McKinney?
On average a rental car in McKinney costs $1,712 per month ($57 per day).
Should I get insurance when renting a car in McKinney?
Most car rental providers in McKinney offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in McKinney, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
How many car agencies are operating in McKinney?
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 6 car rental agencies in McKinney.
What do I need to know before booking a car rental in McKinney?
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!).
Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in McKinney?
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in McKinney so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
What’s the best time to move around in McKinney?
Like any big city, McKinney motorists usually spend a few more minutes during peak hours between 7:45 am to 9 am to between 4:15 pm to around 6:30 pm. If you cannot avoid traveling at peak hours, try to stay away from major intersections, entry points, and some roads are known to experience frequent traffic snarl-ups. Such route includes Rolling Hills, especially from North McDonald St to Cypress Hill Dr. and or from Trinity View Dr. to N McDonald St. Instead, use less congested roads such as Collins Blvd, Spring Valley Rd., Midpark Rd., and Belt Line Rd.
Can I rent a car from DAL-Love Field to McKinney?
Yes. You can rent a car from Love Field to McKinney. You will find various McKinney car rentals located next to the hallway that leads to the baggage claim area. You can take a rental of your choice from reputable agents such as Hertz, Enterprise, or Avis, based on your needs and budget.
It was a great experience, easy pick up and return, no hassle, the desk personnel was very professional. I’d use their service again. Highly recommend.
Absolutely nothing pressing I pre paid had every thing ready. I even called location to make sure all was good if I needed anything else so I could bring with me they said nope your all good we will have keys waiting. I get there they wouldn't rent me a car even though in pre paid, I needed another cc card which I did not bring so 2 hr trip back .
Cons:
If I pre pay for car let me use it.
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Jul 2020
Pros:
Friendly service helpful and car was clean
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2022
Avis in McKinney Texas was great: efficient and gave us a better car than we expected.
They charged us for fuel, when pick up only given us 3/4 tank full.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2023
Minivan
Hertz is a terribly run company and the McKinney location is especially bad. The manager is horrible
2.0 Poor
Noah, Dec 2022
They didn’t give me a car even though they let me reserve one.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2022
I liked that the car was comfortable. Customer service could’ve been more friendly, she didn’t really care, spoke fast and was rushing.
1.9 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2021
We had problems with the rental stranded for seven hours the showed it was hot with a picture of a cup of hot coffee it told us to pull over we called the closes hertz Mat the agent said he didn’t have any vehicles available and gave me the 800 number to call and ask for a double tow I called and the person said take it to the airport or the location I had picked it up I picked it up in Sherman Texas and the car broke down in Williams Arizona was closer to my destination Clovis California where I had a doctors appointment which I missed and had to reschedule my doctor is not in the office on Friday or the weekend I had to rescheduled for Monday which meant I had to extend my days with the rental two extra days I was charged $53 a day plus $12 late fees and $17 recovery fees the car had issues and if that wasn’t enough the air conditioning didn’t work the assistant at the emergency assistance told us to wait inside the gas station We waited in the car it would have been very embarrassing if they would have asked us to leave for loitering I am very disappointed I had hertz when I was getting the car in McKinney Texas the agents there were charging $36 a day
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