Car Rental at Louisville Airport from $34/day

Nissan Versa

or similar SMALL

$34/day

Mazda Mazda3

or similar MEDIUM

$36/day

Nissan Altima

or similar LARGE

$38/day

Dodge Grand Caravan

or similar VAN

$56/day

Nissan Pathfinder

or similar SUV

$51/day

Chrysler 300

or similar LUXURY

$54/day

Chevrolet Suburban

or similar SUV

$106/day

Class Special Car

or similar Category

$38/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar SUV

$39/day

Hyundai Santa Fe

or similar SUV

$44/day

Buick Encore

or similar SUV

$45/day

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

Opting for a car rental at Louisville Standiford Field Airport (SDF) grants you the convenience of exploring the artistic city. You can easily visit various places in Louisville that aren’t fully accessible by public transport. Renting also offers a fast and comfortable transportation option to downtown Louisville. You don’t have to spend much time at different stops, and you can opt for alternative routes in case of traffic. It is also cheaper compared to the collective costs of hiring a taxi to various destinations.
Collecting your car rental at Louisville Standiford Field Airport is super easy. There are multiple rental companies with on-site counters at the airport, making it easier to choose your preferred car at the best price. Once you arrive at the airport, visit the car rental counters with all your obligatory documents. All the car rental counters are in the baggage claim section. After signing the rental agreement, you can walk to the garage outside the baggage claim area, where you will find your car. Examine the vehicle’s technical condition and ensure the required maps are installed before starting your trip.
Returning your car to SDF isn’t that complicated once you decide to use a car rental at Louisville Standiford Field Airport. You’ll have to return it to the same point you collected or the selected drop-off point in your rental agreement. Some rental companies are operational 24 hours, so you can return the rental car during or after working hours. For companies with a scheduled return period, make sure you return before time to avoid the late return fee. Gather all your items from the car and check in at your rental company’s counter to hand over the keys and fill out the necessary documents.
Louisville International Airport is one of the busiest in Kentucky, so you’re likely to encounter traffic when collecting or dropping off your rental car. The busiest day of the week at SDF is Monday, and 2 pm to 3 pm is the daily peak hour. More bookings happen during this period, so you’ll likely experience long queues at the counters. You’re also likely to encounter high traffic at the airport during weekends, holidays, special events, and festivals.
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What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Louisville International Airport?
Most car rental companies will ask for a valid driver’s license in your name or the main of the main driver held for at least one year. As a foreign renter, you should present an International Driver’s Permit alongside your domestic driver’s license. Additional proof of identity is also required through documents like a valid ID with a photo or your passport. Some rental companies may need you to present a printout of your rental voucher from the confirmation email.
What kind of amenities are offered at Louisville International Airport?
Since SDF is an international airport, you’ll find multiple amenities and services. There are plenty of dining options at the airport. You’ll also find vending machines, ATMs, currency exchange services, baggage carts, disabled access, and power outlets. Parents traveling with infants can access nursing rooms at the airport. There are also multiple animal relief stations for passengers traveling with their pets.
How can I pay for my car rental at Louisville Standiford Field Airport?
You can use a major credit card to pay for your Louisville Standiford Field Airport car rental. Most rental companies prefer this option because it is the perfect guarantee for the period you will be renting the vehicle. Some rental companies accept debit card payments, but there will be a limit on the period you can rent a vehicle and the type of cars you can rent.
How much does it cost to rent a car at Louisville Airport?
On average a rental car at Louisville Airport costs $74 per day.
What is the cheapest car rental company at Louisville Airport?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Avis ($38/day), Dollar ($39/day) and Thrifty ($40/day).
What is the best rental car company at Louisville Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company at Louisville Airport is Budget (6.2, 60 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Louisville Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Louisville Airport to off-airport locations include Payless, Budget, Dollar, Hertz, Thrifty, Alamo, Avis, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and National.

Alamo

7.6

Good

Read 23 reviews

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.1

One location in Louisville Intl Airport

from$68/day

Locations in Louisville Intl Airport

600 Terminal Dr Ste 8

+1 844 887 8408

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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10.0 Wonderful

Heidi, Jun 2024

Full-size

Great pick up and drop off. The price seemed a little high.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Pickup truck

Tall Paul was very friendly and helpful along with every person that helped me. Definitely a unique experience in this world today!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

Christine was great

8.0 Very good

Darnell, Jan 2021

Pros:

Staff great easy drop of ff

Cons:

Lower prices of one way drop off

8.0 Very good

Darnell, Jan 2021

Pros:

Staff was great

Cons:

Lower prices for one way drop off

2.0 Poor

Jeff, Dec 2020

Pros:

Nothing. They will let you book a car without having any cars!

Cons:

Actually had cars available.

Budget

6.2

Okay

Read 39 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.4

One location in Louisville Intl Airport

from$67/day

Locations in Louisville Intl Airport

600 Terminal Drive

+1 502 366 3360

Monday	00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 23:00
Tuesday	08:00 - 23:0000:00 - 01:00
Wednesday	08:00 - 23:0000:00 - 01:00
Thursday	08:00 - 23:0000:00 - 01:00
Friday	00:00 - 01:0008:00 - 23:00
Saturday	09:00 - 23:00
Sunday	08:00 - 23:00

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

I was so thankful to book a low cost, last minute rental. However, I was redirected from the budget line to the Avis line, there was one employee which took 45 minutes to get to the one employee there. That’s unfortunate but understandable. Regrettably, I was then redirected to the “fastbreak” location downstairs which had an additional 45 MINUTE wait. Signage next to the sign mentioning going to Avis would be helpful to avoid much of this situation in the future.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

This was the SDF airport Budget rental counter. They told me I was unable to rent without a credit card on hand. Fair, I didn't know that was necessary. They then directed me 10 miles away to a Budget location they said could take my debit card. When I arrived, the second location was filthy, stinky and creepy. The clerk there told me they couldn't take debit card either, and the airport clerk probably told me that just to get rid of me. Because there were no accommodations or ways for someone without a credit card on hand to even consider renting a car, we had to call me elderly mother to drive 5 hours to pick us up so we could drive another five hours back to Pittsburgh. Miserable experience, I will never even try to rent from Budget again, and I will likely never rent a car again at all.

2.0 Poor

greg, Jan 2024

Intermediate

They left early at the desk early than usual and I had a reservation. Enterprise accomadated me so they were equal in price and service so I’m switching.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2022

The car we rented was not clean and smelled bad. There were pretzels and French fried in a storage shelf of the console.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Oct 2022

I wish I would have known someone smoked in the car before I rented it. I’m sensitive to smoke and I would have chosen a different vehicle.

8.0 Very good

Anonymous, Jun 2021

Pros:

Very friendly and helpful knowlegable

Cons:

Everything was on point

Dollar

5.3

Fair

Read 34 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.0

Value for money

5.8

One location in Louisville Intl Airport

from$52/day

Locations in Louisville Intl Airport

600 Terminal Drive

+1 502 375 0681

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

Phillip, Oct 2024

Standard

Car not available even though it said it was on the app

2.0 Poor

Vanessa, Sep 2024

Full-size SUV

Need refund

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Compact SUV

Although we've had mediocre experience with Dollar Rent-A-Car before, this one I definitely rate excellent. Pick-up was seamless, and drop-off even faster. Employees were courteous. Car was clean. Thankful they've upped their game!

2.0 Poor

Adam A., May 2024

Premium SUV

Horrible.customer service person was extremely unprofessional, rude, incompetent and no one held my car reservation so there were no cars.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact SUV

I was very disappointed that I had to wait for a car when I had booked it 2 months in advance. There should be no need to wait for a car….they told me that it was busy because it was spring break. You shouldn’t rent out more cars than you can supply.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

Dollar does not maintain their cars.

National

8.1

Very good

Read 5 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

8.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

7.7

One location in Louisville Intl Airport

from$97/day

Locations in Louisville Intl Airport

600 Terminal Dr Ste 8

+1 844 887 8409

Monday	06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	06:00 - 23:59
Thursday	06:00 - 23:59
Friday	06:00 - 23:59
Saturday	06:00 - 23:59
Sunday	06:00 - 23:59

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9.2 Wonderful

Jack, Jul 2020

Pros:

Very clean, drove off in less than 2 minutes!!!!!

6.0 Okay

Scott, Feb 2020

Pros:

Too expensive for a 2 hour travel rental

Cons:

Be more competitive pricing

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

All perfect National have excellent customer service all ways

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2022

It was a one way drop from Louisville to Chattanooga due to Delta canceling my flight. The rental process was easy and although I booked standard-I got a Jeep.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2021

At pickup, they would not let us add drivers without every driver having their own credit card. We’ve rented from several rental car companies over the past 8 years and have never needed all 3 listed drivers to have their own credit card, only the primary renter has needed a major credit card. When we asked to use a debit card and a deposit to add drivers, we were told “that’s not how we do things here” in a rude tone. Because of that, we had to make a 14 hour trip (one way) with only one driver, out of 3 capable adults. When we picked up the van, it wasn’t cleaned well. There was sand and dirt in the carpet all throughout the second and third rows, the cup holders in the center console had something sticky in them, and there were candy wrappers in the third row. I didn’t notice the sticky substance or the candy wrappers until later that evening, when we were packing up to leave, so I cleaned it and went on. The oil had also not been changed in the car. I kept getting “change oil soon” notifications. We will not be renting from National again. I was not impressed with the lack of cleanliness, their lack of proper maintenance their vehicles, or the rental policy on adding drivers.

Thrifty

7.2

Good

Read 9 reviews

Cheapest deal

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

7.2

One location in Louisville Intl Airport

from$50/day

Locations in Louisville Intl Airport

600 Terminal Dr

+1 502 375 0681

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59

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7.2 Good

Anonymous, Nov 2020

Pros:

Agent at desk was friendly

Cons:

I was assigned a car but it was not in it's location. I had to find an employee to find another car for me, which took about 15 minutes. The car I received was dirty and definitely wasn't cleaned beyond pre-covid standards. I'm not a germ freak, but greasy fingerprints on the screen and doors and a greasy feeling steering wheel are just nasty.

6.4 Okay

Anonymous, Sep 2020

Pros:

Never like the "up sale" stuff.

Cons:

The fact that a spouse is not free to drive?! Really in this day and time? Thrifty is on my short list to never use again.

7.2 Good

Anonymous, Aug 2020

Pros:

The price and the vehicle was great.

Cons:

At pickup, the vehicle was not ready, and had to wait. The help desk seemed to not want to be working. There was no information given about the return of the vehicle. I had to ask about return from the man working the gate, but even that was not enough. At return, there was no one to close the transaction, Just a sign saying to leave the keys in the car. I had to work with customer service for the next two days to get the extra daily charges removed from my credit card account because no one at the drop off location closed the account. I'll not rent from Thrifty and associated companies again.

9.6 Wonderful

Janet, Jun 2020

Pros:

Staff pretty straight forward, not super friendly but nice enough.

Cons:

Drop off was a bit confusing. No attendant, no instructions.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2020

Pros:

Horrible customer service. Getting help took an extremely long time. Bi will never use Tjrogty or Hertz again

Cons:

Actually being helped instead of having to wait long periods of time to have someone keep telling me their company policy does not allow this or they or the other thing

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2020

Pros:

Jeff is who helped me at pick up and he was professional, delightful, helpful and friendly. Our car was clean and ready to go. Everything about my rental experience was flawless.

Hertz

7.1

Good

Read 6 reviews

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.9

One location in Louisville Intl Airport

from$54/day

Locations in Louisville Intl Airport

600 Terminal Drive Ste 11

+1 502 361 0183

Monday	07:00 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:00 - 23:59
Wednesday	07:00 - 23:59
Thursday	07:00 - 23:59
Friday	07:00 - 23:59
Saturday	07:00 - 23:59
Sunday	07:00 - 23:59