Car Rental at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport

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- Cheapest car rental rates
- Why book with us?
- Travel information
- Airport travel guide
- Top international routes
- Main airlines
- Terminals
- Location
- Most popular types of rental car
- Car rental desks
- Services and facilities
- Nearest gas station
- Airport info
- Top location near Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
- Map of top car rental locations
- When to book at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and for how long?
- Car rental information
- Most popular car models of rental suppliers
- Car rental statistics
- Top 9 suppliers at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in 2025
- Award-winning service
Travel information
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
- Small cars - from $59 per day
- Medium cars - from $59 per day
- Large cars - from $58 per day
- SUVs - from $74 per day
- Premium cars - from $101 per day
- Convertibles - from $139 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
Top location near Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
- Louisville International Airportfrom $61.69 per day134.5 km / 83.57 miles away
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When to book at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport and for how long?
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.
Saver's insights
Cheapest monthJanuary | Most expensive month July | ||
Average price $67 | A good deal $69 | Cheapest supplier Thrifty | Cheapest car type Large cars |
$35
in January
$39
in February
$44
in March
$50
in April
$59
in May
$51
in June
$73
in July
$65
in August
$56
in September
$36
in October
$52
in November
$59
in December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is January — when rental costs average $35.12 per day. This is 47% cheaper than the yearly average and 52% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $72.74 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.
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 March, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
0.1 times in January
1.5 times in February
1.7 times in March
1.2 times in April
1.2 times in May
1.2 times in June
1.6 times in July
0.6 times in August
0.9 times in September
0.6 times in October
1.3 times in November
0.3 times in December
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 February the average rental period is 14 days, while in October, the average rental period is only 2 days.
4 days in January
14 days in February
5 days in March
5 days in April
6 days in May
7 days in June
7 days in July
5 days in August
5 days in September
2 days in October
4 days in November
5 days in December
Car rental information
🔥 Popular suppliers | Thrifty, Dollar, Alamo, SIXT, Enterprise |
🚗 Popular car types | Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars |
🤑 Lowest price | $58 per day |
👛 Cheapest supplier | Thrifty |
Most popular car models of rental suppliers
Rental Supplier | Model | Doors | Luggage | Type |
---|---|---|---|---|
Thrifty | Volkswagen Jetta | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Thrifty | Mazda 3 | 5 | 3 | Large car |
Thrifty | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Alamo | Nissan Rogue | 5 | 3 | SUV |
Dollar | Honda CR-V | 5 | 3 | SUV |
SIXT | Full-size (Toyota Camry) | 4 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Volkswagen Jetta | 2 | 2 | Large car |
Dollar | Hyundai Kona | 5 | 2 | SUV |
Payless | Kia Soul | 4 | 2 | Medium car |
Thrifty | Chevrolet Spark | 4 | 2 | Small car |
Car rental statistics
Top 9 suppliers at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport in 2025








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