Car Rental at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

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Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, Cincinnati, USA - Kentucky
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$58.65 per day
Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$61.10 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$62.44 per day
Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$64.03 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Toyota Camry or similar
Toyota Camry
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$65.61 per day
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 2
  • 3
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$92.14 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$109.85 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia) or similar
Standard Elite (GMC Acadia)
  • 7
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
SIXT
$119.32 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 8:33 AM on 12/14/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$79 per day
Average car rental length
6 days
Speed limit within town
56 km/h or 35 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 104 km/h or 55 - 65 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

Airport travel guide

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky  International Airport (CVG) serves the large metropolitan area of Cincinnati which includes southwestern Ohio, northern Kentucky, and southeastern Indiana. It is the place to fly if you want to visit any of these areas or take a trip further into any of those states. 

In 2021, the airport served more than 6 million passengers. 

Top international routes

  • Cancun, Mexico
  • Lost Cabos, Mexico
  • Montego Bay, Jamaica
  • Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Main airlines

Air Canada Alaska Airlines Allegiant Delta Frontier Southwest United

Terminals

Though there were separate terminals in the past, there is now a single recently renovated terminal with a brand new rental car facility connected to the terminal. It has two concourses which are reached with underground trains after you pass through security. These run roughly every 90 seconds.

Location

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is actually located in Kentucky about 14 miles west of downtown Cincinnati. It takes about 20 minutes to make the trip along I-275 and I-71.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Convertibles - from $102 per day
  • Large cars - from $59 per day
  • Medium cars - from $60 per day
  • Vans - from $139 per day
  • Premium cars - from $76 per day
  • Small cars - from $60 per day
  • SUVs - from $61 per day

Car rental desks

All of the car rental desks are now located in the new Rental Car Center connected to the terminal. It's just a short walk from the baggage claim area. You'll also return your vehicle to the centre — no need for shuttles!

Services and facilities

All of the things you would expect of a modern airport of its size can be found at CVG. There is a food court with plenty of options and other restaurants and bars located throughout the terminal. There are multiple shops, too.

Nearest gas station

There is a Shell and a Valair station at the exit to the airport. Prices at these stations are a little higher than elsewhere in the region. You can find cheaper stations one exit to the west after the airport (when coming from the city). Another option is to fill up before returning to the airport and using the stations near it to top off.
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Airport info

Rating
7.8
  • Getting to the airport 8.2
  • Check-in and departures 8.5
  • Terminal facilities 8.0
  • Wi-Fi 7.7
  • Restaurants and car rental services 7.3
  • Lounge 7.3

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)

  • IATA: CVG
  • ICAO: KCVG
  • Name: Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG)
  • Distance from city: 8 miles / 12.9 km

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport varies by season. The table and graph below can help you find the best time of year to save on a rental car.
Average rental costs per day at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
January
$41.90
February
$44.90
March
April
$81.93
May
$45.23
June
$56.72
July
$58.43
August
$50.80
September
$32.67
October
$47.49
November
$50.60
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is October — when rental costs average $32.67 per day. This is 36% cheaper than the yearly average and 60% cheaper than renting a car in May (when prices average $81.93 per day).

This information can help you identify the low season. But these are only average numbers. How much your car rental will cost will depend on the type of vehicle you rent, how long you’ll rent it for, and how far ahead you book. Simply enter your dates in the form at the top of the page to see the exact prices.

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in March the average rental period is 9 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 2 days.
Average number of rental days at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
January
6
February
9
March
April
6
May
7
June
8
July
5
August
5
September
2
October
4
November
5
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in November, while they are least likely to rent in in February.
Monthly searches at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
January
49%
February
74%
March
April
62%
May
86%
June
148%
July
99%
August
136%
September
86%
October
198%
November
62%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Thrifty, SIXT, Alamo, Enterprise
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $59 per day
Cheapest supplier Alamo

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Full-size (Toyota Camry) 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Ford Expedition 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Economy (Kia Rio) 4 1 Small cars
Dollar Chevrolet Spark 4 2 Small cars
Thrifty Chevrolet Spark 4 2 Small cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
SIXT Compact (Chevrolet Trailblazer) 4 1 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
National
7.7 / 10
Total rental companies
9
Average daily price
$79.14
Lowest daily price
$58.65
Total cars available
532

Top 9 suppliers at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in 2024

Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 3 reviews
8664342226
3057 Terminal Drive
$61 - $119
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:09:00 - 17:00
Sun:09:00 - 17:00
Alamo
Alamo
Average 7.8 / 3 reviews
8449130725
3057 Terminal Dr,
$59 - $341
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 00:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
SIXT
Average 7.8 / 3 reviews
+18597954677
3057, Terminal Drive 41048-7583, Hebron Kentucky USA
$88 - $174
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 23:00
Tue:08:00 - 23:00
Wed:08:00 - 23:00
Thu:08:00 - 23:00
Fri:08:00 - 23:00
Sat:08:00 - 18:00
Sun:08:00 - 22:00
Enterprise
Enterprise
Average 7.8 / 0 reviews
+18449130728
3057 Terminal Dr, Hebron, KY 41048, United States
$62 - $355
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 00:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
Hertz
Hertz
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+18597673535
3057 Terminal Dr, Hebron, KY 41048
$62 - $355
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 21:00
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 1 review
+18599800003
3057 Terminal Dr, Hebron, KY 41048
$77 - $340
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.7 / 3 reviews
+18772830898
3057 Terminal Dr, Hebron, KY 41048, United States
$61 - $108
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 22:00
Tue:06:00 - 22:00
Wed:06:00 - 22:00
Thu:06:00 - 22:00
Fri:06:00 - 22:00
Sat:09:00 - 17:00
Sun:09:00 - 17:00
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 1 review
+18599800003
3057 Terminal Dr, Hebron, KY, 41048
$70 - $246
Working hours
Mon:06:00 - 23:59
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
National
National
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+18597673655 / +18449130726
3057 TERMINAL DR, Hebron
$63 - $357
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 00:30
Tue:06:00 - 23:59
Wed:06:00 - 23:59
Thu:06:00 - 23:59
Fri:06:00 - 23:59
Sat:06:00 - 23:59
Sun:06:00 - 23:59
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