Car Rental at Helena airport from $38/day

Kia Soul

or similar Small

$40/day

Mazda Mazda3

or similar Medium

$40/day

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Medium

$46/day

Toyota Camry

or similar Large

$46/day

Chrysler Pacifica

or similar Van

$70/day

Jeep Grand Cherokee L

or similar SUV

$66/day

Toyota Tacoma

or similar Pickup truck

$65/day

Chevrolet Suburban

or similar SUV

$107/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

$38/day

Hyundai Kona

or similar SUV

$49/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar SUV

$49/day

Chevrolet Equinox

or similar SUV

$59/day

Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

The Helena Airport (HLN) has one large terminal with an array of great amenities for passengers to enjoy. This includes the convenience of car rentals from different agencies such as Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, and National. Although the operating hours for the rental car agencies vary, most are open Monday through Sunday from 8 am to 11 pm.
Its terminal is open to passengers from 4 am to 12:30 am, however, the rental car agencies don't open until 8 am. If you have a flight at 7 am, you can arrange with certain rental car agencies to pick up your car. This depends on the agency and you'll have to schedule the pick-up directly with an agent at the rental car center. Returning your car outside of standard office hours is easy at this location. Once you park and lock your car, you can return the keys to the dropbox at the car rental center. Don't forget to lock the car, record your mileage and collect your belongings.
There is no public transport from Helena Airport. However, you'll have the option of taking a taxi or a private shuttle service to your hotel or air BnB. Compared to public transportation, it can be a little costly. A Helena Airport car rental is not just affordable, it will make it possible to get to downtown Helena (just a 10-minute drive away) and other travel destinations with ease.
Once you've landed, you should follow the signs that say "arrival" to get to the rental cars. The rental car center is right across from baggage claim and adjacent to the Smokejumper Station Restaurant. After you've signed your rental car agreement, you can claim your car in the car rental lot just steps from the terminal. When returning your car rental at Helena Airport, simply follow the signs for rental cars which is near the passenger drop-off/pick-up area.
25% of our users found rental cars at Helena airport for $58 or less
Book your rental car at Helena airport at least 2 weeks before your trip in order to get a below-average price

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Why a car rental at Helena Airport?
One benefit of a car rental at Helena Airport is its location. You can get off the plane, in your rental car, and on the road for your Montana vacation and getaway in a short amount of time. Many car rental agencies are all in one place and they offer passenger services like a self-service kiosk, roadside assistance and after-hours returns. When booking your car rental through KAYAK, you can add additional services to your rental car contracts such as GPS, additional drivers, portable XM radio, and a refueling service.
How can I pay for my car rental at Helena Airport?
The rental car agencies at Helena Airport prefer that you pay with a major credit card such as American Express, MasterCard or Visa. However, some will accept debit cards for your rental (although restrictions will apply). A few rental car agencies will even let you pay for your rental car with cash. You should note that they will still likely put a hold on your credit card so you should be prepared.
What documentation do I need to enjoy a car rental at Helena Airport?
You'll need a valid US driver's license in order to rent a car at this location. If you're a foreign driver, you will need to present either an international driver's license or a driver's license from your country. The agent might also ask for a copy of your passport or another photo id. It is important to note that the agency will require to see the credit card that you used to reserve your rental car. This credit card must be in the name of the main driver. You might also be asked to show the return ticket for your flight.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Helena airport?
On average a rental car at Helena airport costs $77 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Helena airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Hertz ($34/day), Avis ($40/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($42/day).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Helena airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Helena airport to off-airport locations include Avis, Hertz, and Budget.

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

10.0

Wonderful

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

2 locations in Helena Airport

Locations in Helena Airport

2850 Mercer Loop

+1 406 442 1765

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:00
Thursday	08:00 - 23:00
Friday	08:00 - 23:00
Saturday	08:00 - 23:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:00

3015 Prospect Ave

+1 406 449 3400

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:00
Thursday	08:00 - 23:00
Friday	08:00 - 23:00
Saturday	00:00 - 00:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

Hertz

7.2

Good

Read 9 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

7.1

One location in Helena Airport

from$42/day

Locations in Helena Airport

2850 Mercer Loop

+1 406 449 4167

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:00
Thursday	08:00 - 23:00
Friday	08:00 - 23:00
Saturday	08:00 - 23:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard

Vehicle was great. It seems like there is not good communication between the local Hertz office and Kayak when it comes to charges and insurance offerings. I also have an injury and was forced to walk a good distance to pickup the car and drop it off. It seems like with three guys standing around one of them could bring the car up to the temporary parking area or have it ready.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

easy process

Cons:

nothing

9.6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

Pros:

The car was clean & ready - but one tire was seriously low on air. The Hertz employee went above and beyond and had it repaired in short order by a local tire shop. Drop off was a breeze.

Cons:

An excellent experience with great caring staff. What more could I ask for? All rental car agencies charge a significant premium for full size SUV's - so it was quite pricey.

Budget

5.9

Fair

Read 10 reviews

Cleanliness

6.7

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

6.1

One location in Helena Airport

from$115/day

Locations in Helena Airport

2850 Skyway Drive

+1 406 442 6241

Monday	09:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	09:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	09:00 - 23:59
Thursday	09:00 - 23:59
Friday	09:00 - 23:59
Saturday	09:00 - 23:59
Sunday	09:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Compact

I reserved an SUV and the Helena branch "upgraded" me to a small car and told me I had to pay extra for the SUV. The owner/manager of the place was argumentative, about the reservation and the pricing. The insurance I selected when reserving the car ended up being with a third party, which was not made clear. The wiper fluid was low so that kept flashing on the dash of the car. The paperwork/numbers in the system for the car were wrong so it showed I turned the car in to Billings with about 9000 fewer miles that it has on the car. The car functioned but nothing else about the experience would make me rebook this or recommend it to others.

10.0 Wonderful

Scott, Dec 2024

Minivan

Couldn’t have been better

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

One way rental Helena was good agency no complaints O'Hare Budget overcharged extra 2 days ! I had to pass time on phone & email to get it PARTLY resolved I still have to fight for all daily fees that are as I write this counted 2 days extra

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Economy

The car was fine, although it had obviously been smoked in and the smell poorly covered up. The counter people were great for the most part. Trying to deal with the website and the phone system that won't allow calls to anything but a call center staffed by people whose first language isn't english was a nightmare. Won't be renting from Budget ever again.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Pros:

Staff was in a hurry to get me out of there. No one was there when I dropped it off.

Cons:

Better customer service

Alamo

5.8

Fair

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

5.9

Comfort

5.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

5.9

One location in Helena Airport

Locations in Helena Airport

2850 Mercer Loop

+1 406 442 1765

Monday	00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday	00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday	00:00 - 00:00
Thursday	00:00 - 00:00
Friday	00:00 - 00:00
Saturday	00:00 - 00:00
Sunday	00:00 - 00:00

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5.6 Fair

Anonymous, Sep 2020

Pros:

Friendly staff at the rental car counter inside the airport.

Cons:

wished the car I ordered (Toyota RAV4) would have been available. Instead I got a Chevy Equinox that was just okay but did not meet my expectations.

Avis

3.3

Poor

Read 3 reviews

Cheapest deal

Most popular

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.0

Value for money

4.6

One location in Helena Airport

from$32/day

Locations in Helena Airport

2850 Skyway Drive

+1 406 442 4440

Monday	09:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	09:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	09:00 - 23:59
Thursday	09:00 - 23:59
Friday	09:00 - 23:59
Saturday	09:00 - 23:59
Sunday	09:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Oliver, Mar 2024

Full-size

Turned in my car and accidentally left my $300 sunglasses on the console. Walked down the stairs and realized I left them in the car so turned around and walked back up the stairs to the return staging area. Upon which the car had already been taken "off the lot" the attendant said and it is not possible to get my sunglasses back. She told me that I had to file a report with the desk inside the airport in order to get them back. Went inside the airport and then waited for 15 minutes in line to talk to an attendant about my lost sunglasses. He then told me to fill out a form and that I would get a call when they found them and that they would have to ship them to me at my expense. And is expected it's been four days and I have not received a call and have tried to call Avis about my sunglasses with zero success. Basically, the attendant or whoever cleans the cars after rentals, stole my sunglasses and Avis will not take accountability. Custom service at its finest!!!

6.0 Okay

Daniel, Apr 2021

Pros:

Staff was helpful.

Cons:

When I got my car, one of the tires was very underinflated and I needed to go to get air immediately after pick up.

National

2.0

Poor

Read 1 review

Cleanliness

2.0

Comfort

2.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

2.0

One location in Helena Airport

Locations in Helena Airport

2850 Mercer Loop

+1 406 442 8620

Monday	08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:00
Thursday	08:00 - 23:00
Friday	08:00 - 23:00
Saturday	08:00 - 23:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:00