Wichita car rental information
| Pick-up location | Wichita |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Pickup truck, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
| Rental locations | 27 |
| Airport locations | 13 |
| Popular agencies | Hertz, Turo, Budget, Payless, Enterprise Rent-A-Car |
Cheap car rentals in Wichita
| Economy | $35/day |
| Compact | $35/day |
| Intermediate | $36/day |
| Standard | $37/day |
| Full-size | $47/day |
| Full-size SUV | $65/day |
| Premium | $57/day |
| Pickup truck | $46/day |
| Supplier choice | $33/day |
| Standard SUV | $39/day |
| Intermediate SUV | $44/day |
Top tips for renting a car in Wichita
- Cheap car rentals in Wichita make it easy for you to not only explore the city, but also charming towns in the surrounding region. For example, by having access to your own car, you can drive to Kansas City, which is just under a 3h drive away. You can also visit Arkansas City, which is approximately a 1h drive away, as well as El Dorado, which is around 30 to 35min from Wichita.
- As Wichita is a fairly large city, it has its own rush hour, which you will want to make sure to avoid when driving Wichita car rentals. It’s best to stay off the road around the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, as this is typically when you will encounter the most congestion. Streets that are known for being particularly busy include Highways 235 and 400.
- Wichita hosts a variety of annual festivals, so you will want to be aware of these, as the city center will often be blocked off by cars during these times. There is the Air Capital Bacon, Bourbon & Brews Festival that takes place every July, as well as the Wichita Taco Fest which is normally in June.
- A rental car is the most comfortable and cost-effective way of exploring not only the city of Wichita, but also the surrounding state of Kansas. With a car, you can explore at your own pace Wichita’s main points of interest, such as the Old Town area or the Tanganyika Wildlife Park, which is just 15 miles from the center. Hop into the car for a road trip to Oklahoma City, which is about 160 miles south of Wichita.
- All the major car rental companies, including Alamo, Avis, and Budget, can be found at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), which is only about 7 miles west of the city center. The rental car desks are situated near the Baggage Claim area of the main terminal, and the rental cars are parked on the first floor of the parking garage.
- Driving in Wichita is pretty straightforward and, while downtown can get a bit crowded, there are many places where you can drive and park your car. Drivers are allowed to take a right turn on a red light, but always give pedestrians and bicyclists the right of way. Summer gets very hot, so make sure you get a car with good A/C. Tornadoes are common in Kansas, so if you encounter one either steer away from its path or seek shelter immediately.
- Traffic in Wichita is very mild, especially compared to other big U.S. cities. The roads are more crowded during rush hour (between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.), but as long as you avoid driving during those time frames you can easily drive even the longer commutes done in under 30 minutes. You may find there’s more congestion in the winter since the weather can get a bit rough, causing more accidents than normal.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Wichita for $46 or less
- Book your rental car in Wichita at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Wichita are around 10% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Intermediate rental cars in Wichita are around 13% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Wichita
Wichita car rental reviews and directory
Dollar
10.0
Wonderful
40 reviewsCheapest deal
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Wichita
from $33/day
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2.0 Poor
Jul 2017
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Service was disengaged, the car was beyond uncomfortable and dirty, and they changed my daily rate at drop off.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2017
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Accessible and great value for money invested on our business trip.Cons:
Having to pay an additional $13 to add another driver.2.0 Poor
May 2017
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Not a damn thingCons:
I booked this on 3/8 for the 5/12-5-15 trip. I was told it was good to go. Lies. Dollar and Kayak never disclosed that if you where going to use a debit card, you must pass a credit check. My credit is a bit low, but I had the money in my account and had budgeted not only for the cost of the rental, but a $300 deposit. So after I was told, 800+ Miles from home, A few hours from reuniting my wife with her daughter who she had not seen in 12 years.. that Dollar was not going to provide me a car unless I could provide a credit card (That I don't have), I went to Avis, paid more, got a car and got customer service that cared and worked for me.. AND it was a $200 deposit. So even though I paid more, in the end, I got a car, made the trip and my wife was with her daughter for not only Mothers day, but for her HS Graduation. When Dollar failed, Avis came through for us. I will never use Dollar, no Kayak again and this is being shared far and wide.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2016
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Dropping off was quick and easyCons:
Price was steep9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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Fast and easy pick up and drop offCons:
No cruise control and can't. Leave your car8.4 Very good
Sep 2016
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Waited an hour and a half for a car when arrived on timeAlamo
8.1
Very good
57 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
7.8
One location in Wichita
from $50/day
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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very fast process to get the car.Cons:
The car smelled. I had to open windows. It was mostly fine by the second day.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2020
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Yes/yesCons:
NA7.6 Good
Oct 2020
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Less expensive10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2020
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The vehicle met our needs and then some.Cons:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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The desk clerk gave me an option of a Suburban or a Ford Expedition. He recommended the Expedition based on gas mileage and comfort. We felt it was the right choice!4.4 Mediocre
Nov 2019
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Airline cancelled our return flight and delayed our return one day. Called Alamo and asked to delay car return 1 day. Alamo representative said we could keep the car but the cost would go from $98.00 to $340.00. I offered to pay the one day rate of $60 for the additional day Chad said he could not do that and could not help. I drove to the airport and returned the car in a snowstorm. Paid the $98.00 and got a car from another agency. Beware of AlamoHertz
7.3
Good
75 reviewsBest rated
Most popular
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
6.9
4 locations in Wichita
from $44/day
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2.0 Poor
Jan 2022
6.0 Okay
Apr 2021
Pros:
The online rental experience was excellent.Cons:
I was helped within 5 minutes of arrival. It took 1 1/2 hours to pick up the rental. The rental car was not at the location and they did not share this information with me. If they would have told the truth, I could have been much more understanding.8.0 Very good
Apr 2021
Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff a Hertz location at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport.Cons:
This car rental was similar to two other car rentals I have experienced in Wichita during the past two months. Enterprise, Avis and Hertz all promised a minivan or large suv. Enterprise cancelled on me one day before I needed the rental, telling me two renters had not returned vehicles. Avis and Hertz only had smaller capacity vehicles available. It seems there exists a bait-and-switch approach to car rentals in Wichita, Kansas.8.0 Very good
Jan 2021
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Yes the staff were nice.Cons:
The car was pretty dirty and if I understood correctly it is because they wash it offsite and they didn't have a way to clean after it got dirty in the rain. There was no windshield wiper fluid which was not a good deal when I got into some snow and rain. The car drove fantastic even though it had close to 50,000 miles.2.0 Poor
Oct 2020
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I was not happy at all! I cancelled the rental more than 24 hrs prior to pickup and lost $50. I will NEVER consider hertz for a future rental.Cons:
EVERYTHING!!!2.8 Poor
Jul 2020
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I had a reservation for a truck and they sold it overnight and told me the next morning when I came to pick it up that they sold it and had nothing else to fill my reservation. Almost cost me my vacation. Thank you budget for getting me in a vehicle so fast and cheaper!Budget
7.1
Good
63 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.1
5 locations in Wichita
from $57/day
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10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2022
8.0 Very good
May 2021
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A10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Yes,Cons:
Nothing3.6 Poor
Aug 2020
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Well i never rented the vehical and still got charged for the insurance and never got a refund so ya not really happy with the services either way wish i would have never used this website to preorder a vehical4.8 Mediocre
Dec 2019
Pros:
Pretty much nothing! I won’t rent from them again.Cons:
Just to many little details they don’t tell you about. I also rented a 12 passenger van on the website but got a 15 passenger bus! Asked why I was getting this they said they don’t have 12 passenger vans.......so why is it on the website?2.0 Poor
Oct 2019
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I liked NOTHING. Booked an suv a month ago, was called by them the day before to confirm the suv, showed up right on time and they did not have anything available. Unacceptable. And they could have cared less.Cons:
Have the vehicle (or something similar) as scheduled. Terrible TERRIBLE TERRIBLE SERVICE.Avis
7.1
Good
34 reviewsCleanliness
7.0
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.4
Value for money
6.7
2 locations in Wichita
from $68/day
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2022
4.8 Mediocre
Nov 2019
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Awful location for a car rental business. Tiny office/ waiting room; barest bones imaginable. First offered minivan was a Toyota Siena stripper in poor shape. Lots of dings, rubs, scratches, scrapes, even front plastic fascia was detached near the left headlight indicating some kind of contact. Worst part: vehicle didn’t have a remote key fob. Swapped for a 2018 Dodge Caravan GT. Even though vehicle was on the lot, it wasn’t rental ready. Empty bottles and trash. They quickly took it to the back to clean it up while I waited. Because the guys that man the counter are the same guys that do the garage stuff, they are woefully undermanned. Operating on a shoestring? Eventually vehicle was presented. Still had miscellaneous garbage in it. While driving it home to load up in the drizzle I discovered the rear wiper was malfunctioning; it had been twisted 180 degrees so it wiped the body below the window instead of the glass. I returned it. Did I mention the lousy location? Only one way to access their location; if you make turn down the wrong street, even with their lot in sight, there’s no way to get there because of one way strays, closed gates, etc. You have to retrace your route to start again. I had to go in into the office. A guy came out to the car with. with me. They flipped the wiper arm over. I didn’t have time to quibble. I took it as is. I got it home in the driveway to load up. Noticed front tire and rear tires were not same brand and relatively worn, and all air stems were missing their twist on caps. Oh well. During the trip I had to use wipers almost the entire time. Yep, you guessed it. Noisy chattering drove everyone crazy. On Thanksgiving Day, in a small town I found an auto parts store. Bought and installed new wiper blades on my rental. Fixed it! Good clean and silent wipers for the first time in four days. Also bought some window wipes to clean up the filthy front and rear window interiors. At least the car worked well. I’m in the process of having Avis reimbursement me for the wipers. Bottom line: Avis corporate needs to do a better job protecting their brand. The location I used was no better than “Economy Motors” not something I expected from Avis.3.6 Poor
Sep 2019
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What I thought I booked was great. What I got was notCons:
I searched for airport pickup. What was booked was offsite. Avis airport desk would not tell me how far it was to the offsite location so I could Uber over, they charged double the price and did not enter my Wizard number. Told me he would have to start the reservation all over.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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The customer service2.0 Poor
Mar 2019
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NothingCons:
Everything2.0 Poor
Aug 2016
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Car smelled like smoke. Also, they allowed me to book s rental for a van, then on the morning I came to pick it up they told me you had to be 25+ to rent a van. Worst experience I have ever had with any company. I will never rent with Avis again.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.0
Good
77 reviewsCleanliness
7.1
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.1
7 locations in Wichita
from $58/day
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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Everything was great.Cons:
no complaints6.0 Okay
May 2021
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Very efficient staffCons:
Car was dirty. .Their wash bay wasn’t working apparently.2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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We registered online and received a confirmation number. Arrived at Enterprise on a Thursday only to find out that we did not have a car reserved but were placed on a waiting list, 11th in line on the list and wouldn't have a car available for us until Monday afternoon or Tues. If there are no cars available, the website should not reserve vehicles they do not have! We ended up going to a dealership and buying a car. So frustrating!!!2.0 Poor
Mar 2021
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They did not have the car I reserved.8.0 Very good
Dec 2020
Pros:
The staff was very helpful, and insured I had a great experience.Cons:
That there were no hidden surprises, which there was the front driver side tire had a leak in it. During the night, it leaked, so I report told staff during drop-off and they are going to take care of it.2.0 Poor
Nov 2020
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No call and gave rental to another customer. I was running late but not aware of the policy for no call and pass overPayless
6.5
Okay
49 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.1
Value for money
6.6
2 locations in Wichita
from $44/day
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8.0 Very good
May 2021
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Car was a bit old (almost 30,000 miles and had several dings and dents and smelled like smoke.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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It was perfect2.0 Poor
Dec 2019
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No one was there when I showed up, so it would have been better if someone were working when I showed up to get the car.4.4 Mediocre
Oct 2019
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There were only 3 of us in line, I was the third. There was only one agent working Avis first and Payless as a “side job”. The gentleman was polite and apologetic but the lady in front of us couldn’t get the credit card machine to approve her cc. It took 20 minutes while the rest of us had to wait. They could have had two working the counter. We got a late start. The car was perfect8.0 Very good
Oct 2019
Pros:
They upgraded me at no charge due to not having cars on lot in my tier.Cons:
Payless was connected to Avis but different lines for each; there was no one line for Payless but attendants were all occupied w Avis customers - I had to wait until all Avis customers were attended to so I waited about 10-15 minutes until being attended to - there should be a Payless representative waiting for Payless customers or have one of the Avis representatives waiting on Payless customers or have Payless customers join Avis line.2.0 Poor
Aug 2019
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Hard to get into facility. Car rentals on allowed if you are traveling by flight.National
9.8
Wonderful
6 reviewsCleanliness
9.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Wichita
from $74/day
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3.6 Poor
Aug 2017
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The minivan was absolutely the dirtiest car I have ever rented. there were water bottles, applesauce cups, cookies, wrappers and general filth inside. I would have returned it when I got home but we leaving town right away. when I brought it to the kid at the desk at my return he had no apologies or anything to say.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2021
Thrifty
9.2
Wonderful
15 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
9.3
2 locations in Wichita
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8.0 Very good
Aug 2020
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Yes10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2019
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Nothing really.7.2 Good
Feb 2017
Pros:
Easy access to rental location in airport. Curtious attendant. Easy pick up and drop off of car.Cons:
Took awhile to check in, two people ahead of me so I would hate to be on a time crunch with several in front of me.10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2016
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The customer service provided by Thrifty was beyond excellent. The car itself was in great condition. Will definitely choose Thrifty again on my next trip.7.6 Good
Feb 2016
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Great service, in and out with no problemsCons:
Car was a Chevy Malibu.3 teens in the back. Car advertised for 5 but not roomy at all and seat in the middle had limited padding and no headrest.Easirent
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416 travelers who rented a car in Wichita gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.3
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Most popular agency | Hertz |
|---|---|
Most popular car type | Intermediate |
Average price | $58/day |
Good deal | $46/day |
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