Wichita car rentals from $25/day

If you're just driving around the city, a compact, economy car is a better option because it’s easier to maneuver and park downtown. If you’re planning on embarking on a longer journey across the state, a mid-size sedan or a spacious SUV are better options, depending on how many people are traveling.

The speed limit is usually 30 mph in urban areas, with the exception of certain residential areas that may have lower limits. Two-lane highways’ speed limits range between 55 and 65 mph, but on some rural highways limits may go as high as 70 mph. Both the Kansas Turnpike and some rural segments of freeway allow for a 75 mph maximum.

Downtown Wichita offers several parking garages with hourly or daily parking, such as the Century II Parking lot, and all the public parking garages in Old Town are free to use. There are also many on-street parking spaces, which are usually time-restricted. Street parking meters in Wichita are enforced from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and rates range between $0.50 and $2 per hour.

On average a rental car in Wichita costs $55 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 Wichita found in the last 2 weeks is $41.

Car rental companies onsite at Eisenhower National airport include Payless, Dollar and Thrifty.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Eisenhower National airport to off-airport locations include Payless, Dollar, and Thrifty.

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

A Standard car rental in Wichita costs $104 per day, on average.

A Mini car rental in Wichita costs $125 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Wichita costs $71 per day, on average.

In Wichita, cars are most frequently rented at Alamo 2280 S Eisenhower Airport Pkwy (6 miles from city center).

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

KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 11 car rental agencies in Wichita.

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

When you choose to drive from Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport to the city center, you can expect the journey to typically take you anywhere from 10 to 15min under normal weather and traffic conditions. The quickest way to drive to downtown Wichita is by taking the US-400 E/US-54 E to E Kellogg St. Then, you can eventually take S Emporia St to N Santa Fe St, which will bring you to the city center.

It’s possible to reserve cheap car rentals in Wichita directly at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport, as several rental agencies have branches here. Some of the companies that you will find include Budget, Enterprise, and Hertz. Many of the agencies that have offices here have their desks in the Arrivals terminal, right next to baggage claim. They usually store their fleets directly on airport property, making it easy for you to grab your car after your flight has landed, as you will be within easy walking distance of your vehicle.