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Truckee car rentals from $70/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Truckee with a pick-up date of 12/23 and drop-off date of 12/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.

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Cheap car rentals in Truckee

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Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
$80/day
Nissan Versa car
Nissan Versa
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
$80/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
$82/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
$81/day
Chevrolet Tahoe car
Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
$118/day
Dodge Durango car
Dodge Durango
or similar LARGE
5
5
2/4
$107/day
Class Luxury Car car
Class Luxury Car
or similar LUXURY
5
5
4-5
$429/day
Chevrolet Colorado car
Chevrolet Colorado
or similar PICKUPTRUCK
5
3
2/4
$70/day
Chevrolet Suburban car
Chevrolet Suburban
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$131/day
Nissan Kicks car
Nissan Kicks
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
$93/day
Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$97/day
Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
$109/day
Infiniti QX80 car
Infiniti QX80
or similar SUV
5
5
4-5
$186/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Truckee

  • When visiting Truckee, you should rent a car. Renting a car from a car rental in Truckee will allow you to extensively tour this city, given that you’ll be able to move from one attraction to another without hassle. Some of the local attractions you’ll be able to easily get to with a rental car include Northstar California Resort, Sugar Bowl Resort, Boreal Mountain California, Donner Lake, Donner Memorial State Park, Donner Pass, Alder Creek Adventure Center, Martis Creek Wildlife Area, and Pacific Crest Trail.
  • Reno Tahoe Airport is the closest airport to Truckee that serves commercial flights. Thus, if you plan flying into Truckee, this is the airport you’ll land at. At this airport, you can rent a car with ease. This is because it has counters for Truckee car rentals such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. The counters for these car rentals are found in the airport’s baggage claim area. This being the case, you will simply walk to your preferred car rental’s desk.
  • In Truckee, you will have a smooth driving experience. This is primarily because this city features wide roads with proper signage and paths for non-driving road users. However, when driving your car rental in Truckee, you should adopt a number of defensive driving techniques. This is because not all local motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians follow traffic rules. The techniques you need to adopt include staying focused on your driving and the road, keeping an eye on your surrounding and scanning far ahead, staying safely distant from the vehicles around you, avoiding the blind spots of other vehicles, avoiding unnecessarily changing lanes, and maintaining low speeds.
  • A majority of Truckee locals depend on their cars to move about. As a result, from time to time, the roads in this city usually experience traffic. In the morning, this usually occurs between 7 am and 9 am, while in the evening, it tends to happen between 4 pm and 6 pm. With this in mind, you should have a GPS navigation system installed in your rental car. Doing so is in your best interest because this system will assist you to know the real-time traffic conditions of the local roads you intend to use. Other than traffic, the other difficulty you may have to contend with while driving your car rental in Truckee is snow. This is because from November to April, this city faces heavy snowing. If you plan on driving during these months, you should have winter tires installed on your rental. With a set of winter tires, you’ll be able to wade through the snowy roads without hassle.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Truckee for $63 or less
  • Book your rental car in Truckee at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Truckee are around 34% cheaper than airport locations on average
  • Standard rental cars in Truckee are around 17% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about renting a car in Truckee

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Truckee?

    On average a rental car in Truckee costs $78 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 Truckee found in the last 2 weeks is $69.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Truckee?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($70/day) and National ($186/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 10266 Truckee Airport Road 96161-3310 (2 miles from city center).

  • How much is gas price in Truckee?

    The average gas price in Truckee is $3.48 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $42 and $56, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Truckee?

    Standard (Toyota Corolla or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Truckee.

  • Which car rental companies are at Reno airport (RNO)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Reno airport include Hertz, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Rent-A-Wreck, Alamo, Avis, Thrifty and National.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Reno airport (RNO)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Reno airport to off-airport locations include Hertz, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Rent-A-Wreck, Alamo, Avis, Thrifty, and National.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Truckee?

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

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Truckee?

    A Standard car rental in Truckee costs $97 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Truckee?

    An Intermediate car rental in Truckee costs $54 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Truckee?

    A Full Size car rental in Truckee costs $70 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Truckee?

    On average a rental car in Truckee costs $544 per week ($78 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Truckee?

    On average a rental car in Truckee costs $2,331 per month ($78 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Truckee?

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

  • How many car agencies are operating in Truckee?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 3 car rental agencies in Truckee.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Truckee?

    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 Truckee?

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

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Truckee?

    Car rentals in Truckee offer various rentals, including economy, compact, intermediate, standard, full-size sedans, pickup trucks, compact SUV, and intermediate SUV rentals. When choosing your car rental in Truckee, you should consider the number of individuals you’ll travel with. In case you intend to travel solo or with one other individual, you should rent an economy or compact rental. On the contrary, if you plan to travel with up to four other persons, you should rent a full-size or premium sedan. Additionally, you should consider the destinations you plan to visit. Suppose you intend to visit off-road destinations. In that case, you should rent an SUV.

  • What’s the speed limit in Truckee?

    The speed limit for most roads in Truckee is 25 mph. Only 12 roads within the town’s limits have higher speed limits. The notable roads with higher speed limits include Glenshire Drive, Donner Pass Road, and West River Street.

  • Where are the best places to park in Truckee?

    Truckee has numerous metered on-street parking spots on streets such as Donner Pass Road, Spring Street, Bridge Street, Church Street, Jibboom Street, and West River Street. From Monday to Saturday, the spots must be paid for between 10 am to 6 pm. On Sundays and other recognized holidays, they are free of charge.

Truckee car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8.5

Best rated
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

8.6

Comfort

8.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.6

Value for money

8.0

4 locations in Truckee

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Locations in Truckee

10266 Truckee Airport Road

+1 530 550 1550

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11555 S Virginia St

+1 775 853 4894

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2707 S Virginia St

+1 775 332 0405

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809 W 4th St

+1 775 328 1671

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard

KAYAK
They called me the day before to switch pick up locations. I showed up at the new location and they closed a few minutes early. I went back to the airport and the enterprise at airport luckily honored my quote however I had to pay the high airport fees. really inconvenient back and forth just to get a car

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Josh and team did a great job getting us on our way quickly and maintained communication along the way as the car was prepared. Pickup at the scheduled time and drop-off after hours could not have been easier or more convenient.

10.0 Wonderful

Jack, Jun 2021

KAYAK
Alyce in the office was very professional and helped me with a couple problems I had.

10.0 Wonderful

Vici, May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very efficient & personable. Car was ready when promised. I was in/out in about 5 mins. Enjoyed the car I rented; clean vacuumed. No issues.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Truckee Enterprise MAnager was awesome. I think his name was Phil. He was friendly, available, and simply awesome. Hertz next door has serious competition.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2021

KAYAK
Booking with customer service miss communications took a manager to clarify booking. Getting the car, was easy fast and car was spotless. We picked up car in Reno airport to return it to Fresno airport caused a booking confusion. Car was great.

1 out of 2

National

7.7

Good

One location in Truckee

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Locations in Truckee

10266 Truckee Airport Rd

+1 530 550 8403

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Hertz

6.2

Okay

3 locations in Truckee

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10266 Truckee Ap Rd

+1 530 550 9191

Monday08:00 - 17:0013:00 - 17:00
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10356 Truckee Airport Rd

+1 775 785 2650

Monday09:00 - 16:00
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13031 Ritzcarlton Highlands Ct

+1 530 200 8038

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Avis

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One location in Truckee

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5485 Meadowood Mall Circle

+1 775 851 4286

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Compact

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Everything was good except taxi drivers could not find the location at the Meadowood Mall. A sign outside the mall would be very helpful.

2.0 Poor

Rick, Jul 2023

Economy

KAYAK
Pick up process at Reno Airport was horrible. Waited an hour in line to pick up rental car. Only 2 agents working and the procedure seemed terribly inefficient. Agents constantly had to call on cell phones to pick up area.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Personnel were friendly but the car I was first assigned at Meadow Wood Mall had an issue with low tire pressure by the end of our first day. We had to return it the next day when I awoke to a flat tire. Hotel personnel helped me fill up air so I could drive it back to the Mall. In the end, there was limited inventory so I was referred to the airport location. Staff that checked my car in at the airport apparently did not give me the proper slip with the end mileage or fuel tank status, so I had to go back to where the car return was after having already walked to the counter. Once returning to the counter the exchange was made, and everything was good, except that we discovered later that the inside of the car had not been cleaned and was full of food crumbs, food wrappers, etc. Things were sticky and dusty --- kind of gross, actually. I would highly recommend that staff pay more attention in cleaning the inside of the car as well as the outside of the car. That said, the second car ran well. The first should have never been assigned. It was a 2020 Honda CRV that had more than 40,000 miles

10.0 Wonderful

Janko, Sep 2022

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The best rental car experience I had in my life :)

10.0 Wonderful

Jim, Jun 2022

KAYAK
Friendly helpful staff

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
Great price location fast and easy process

1 out of 9

Budget

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One location in Truckee

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Locations in Truckee

5485 Meadowood Mall Circle

+1 775 826 4166

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

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

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The experience was nice, the associates were very hospitable. The only complaint I have was that the car was not clean on the outside, and I was given a car that displayed, “Maintenance Required “.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Horrible Had to stand in a line for 1 hour and half and then another hour for the car to be ready

6.0 Okay

Earline, Nov 2021

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the inside of car was in need of cleaning. windshield was so dirty we had to stop at store and buy windex to clean it so we could see to drive.

1 out of 1

57 travelers who rented a car in Truckee gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.2

Car rental locations in or near Truckee

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Most popular agency

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$78/day

Good deal

$63/day

When to book a rental car in Truckee

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Truckee car rental information

Pick-up locationTruckee
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Luxury SUV, Minivan, Pickup truck, Premium, Premium SUV, Standard SUV
Rental locations5
Airport locations3
Popular agenciesEnterprise Rent-A-Car, National