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Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport (LEX), Lexington, USA - Kentucky
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Cheapest car rental rates

Volkswagen Jetta

or similar Standard
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Volkswagen Jetta
$64.65
per day
In terminal
Low deposit
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Unlimited mileage
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Toyota Corolla

or similar Intermediate
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Toyota Corolla
$64.96
per day
In terminal
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Unlimited mileage
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Nissan Versa

or similar Compact
Automatic
5
A/C
4
Nissan Versa
$65.06
per day
In terminal
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Unlimited mileage
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Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar Economy
Automatic
4
A/C
4
Mitsubishi Mirage
$66.25
per day
In terminal
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Travel information

Languages
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$82 per day
Average car rental length
7 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%
Average gas price
$0.82 per liter or $3.10 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.72 per liter or $2.73 per gallon
Highest gas price
$0.92 per liter or $3.48 per gallon
Rating
6.0 / 10

Airport travel guide

Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport

Lexington Airport is also known as Blue Grass Airport, after the musical style originating in the Appalachian region where Lexington is located. The city of Lexington is in the northeastern part of the state of Kentucky, about equidistant from the state borders with Indiana, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Top international routes

  • Atlanta
  • Charlotte
  • Chicago
  • Dallas
  • Detroit
  • Denver
  • Punta Gorda
  • St. Petersburg
  • Orlando
  • Florida

Main airlines

Express Jet, Allegiant Airlines, Delta Air Lines, PSA Airlines, and Envoy Air

Terminals

The single airport terminal has three levels and is divided into Concourses A, B, and C, which can all be accessed from the second level.

Location

Lexington Airport is about 4 mi (6.4 km) west of Lexington. Versailles Road, High Street, and Oliver Lewis Way are the main roads connecting the airport to the city.

Car rental desks

Many are near the baggage claim area. The exact location of your car rental provider's desk will be listed on your Confirmation Voucher.

Services and facilities

You’ll find coffee shops, fast food outlets, a combination restaurant / convenience store, other small eateries, a gift shop, a newsstand, and a bookstore. There are ATMs, a children’s play area, a first aid station, and a pay-per-use lounge, as well as a lost and found office at the airport police station. Wireless internet is free throughout the airport. Many of Lexington Airport’s facilities are equipped for travelers with reduced mobility. Special assistance is also available, but if you’d like this service, make sure to let the airline know when booking your flight.

Nearest gas station

Shell gas station at 2300 Versailles Road can be reached in about seven minutes. There are many other gas stations near the airport and around Lexington.

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Airport info

Name
Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport (LEX)
IATA
LEX
ICAO
KLEX
Distance from city
4 miles / 6.4 km
Overall rating
8.1 / 10
Getting to the airport
8.8
Check-in and departures
8.6
Terminal facilities
7.9
Wi-Fi
8.0
Restaurants and car rental services
7.6
Lounge
7.6

Top 2 locations near Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport

Map of top car rental locations

A
Alamo
4000 Terminal Dr, Ste 103
B
Avis
4000 Terminal Dr - Ste 104, Lexington, KY, 40510
C
Enterprise
4000 Terminal Dr Ste 106, Lexington, KY 40510, United States
D
Budget
4000 Terminal Dr - Ste 104, Lexington, KY, 40510
E
Hertz
4000 Terminal Dr, Lexington, KY 40510

When to book at Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport and for how long?

When are car rental prices the lowest at Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Blue Grass (Lexington) 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 November
Average price $83 A good deal $65 Cheapest supplier Alamo Cheapest car type Large cars
Average rental costs per day at Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport
$92
$46
$0

$36

in January

Jan

$65

in February

Feb

$47

in March

Mar

$51

in April

Apr

$46

in May

May

$66

in June

Jun

$63

in July

Jul

$73

in August

Aug

$53

in September

Sep

$68

in October

Oct

$83

in November

Nov

$42

in December

Dec

The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport is January — when rental costs average $36.31 per day. This is 56% cheaper than the yearly average and 56% cheaper than renting a car in November (when prices average $83.22 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 Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car at Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in May, while they are least likely to rent in in August.

Monthly searches at Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
3.1
1.5
0

1.2 times in January

Jan

0.6 times in February

Feb

1.8 times in March

Mar

0.9 times in April

Apr

2.8 times in May

May

0.9 times in June

Jun

0.9 times in July

Jul

0.3 times in August

Aug

0.3 times in September

Sep

0.9 times in October

Oct

0.3 times in November

Nov

0.9 times in December

Dec

For how long do renters keep their vehicles at Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 17 days, while in February, the average rental period is only 2 days.

Average number of rental days at Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport
19
9
0

4 days in January

Jan

2 days in February

Feb

5 days in March

Mar

4 days in April

Apr

8 days in May

May

12 days in June

Jun

5 days in July

Jul

4 days in August

Aug

10 days in September

Sep

17 days in October

Oct

5 days in November

Nov

6 days in December

Dec

Car rental information

🔥 Popular suppliersDollar, Alamo, Budget, Avis, Enterprise
🚗 Popular car typesSUVs, large cars, small cars, medium cars
🤑 Lowest price$65 per day
👛 Cheapest supplierAlamo

Here's what travelers say about renting a car at Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport

6.0
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Average rating
Based on 1 review
Best month to visit
April
Happiest customers drive
Mazda 3
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Chevrolet Spark
I’m too far away from home during family emergency, so my trip has not been amazing, the car was fine, however.

Car rental statistics

Highest-rated company
Avis (rated 8.3 / 10)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar (rated 8.1 / 10)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
7
Average daily price
$82
Lowest daily price
$65
Total cars available
158

Top 7 suppliers at Blue Grass (Lexington) Airport in 2026

Avis
Avis
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.4
$67–$140
per day
4000 Terminal Dr - Ste 104, Lexington, KY, 40510
+18592811681
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59
Tue
08:00-23:59
Wed
08:00-23:59
Thu
08:00-23:59
Fri
08:00-23:59
Sat
08:00-23:59
Sun
08:00-23:59
Enterprise
Enterprise
8.3
Good
Value for money
8.3
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.4
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$65–$230
per day
4000 Terminal Dr Ste 106, Lexington, KY 40510, United States
+18333383315
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Tue
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Alamo
Alamo
8.3
Good
1 rating
Value for money
8.4
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.6
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.4
Car condition
8.5
$65–$229
per day
4000 Terminal Dr, Ste 103
8333155903
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Tue
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Budget
Budget
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.2
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.3
$65–$197
per day
4000 Terminal Dr - Ste 104, Lexington, KY, 40510
+18592461405
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59
Tue
08:00-23:59
Wed
08:00-23:59
Thu
08:00-23:59
Fri
08:00-23:59
Sat
08:00-23:59
Sun
08:00-23:59
Hertz
Hertz
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
4000 Terminal Dr, Lexington, KY 40510
+18592543496
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59
Tue
08:00-23:59
Wed
08:00-23:59
Thu
08:00-23:59
Fri
08:00-23:59
Sat
08:00-23:59
Sun
08:00-23:59
8.2
Good
Value for money
8.2
Ease of finding
8.2
Agent helpfulness
8.3
Pick-up speed
8.0
Drop-off speed
8.2
Car cleanliness
8.3
Car condition
8.4
$66–$231
per day
4000 Terminal Dr Ste 103, Lexington, KY 40510
+18448878401
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59; 00:00-00:30
Tue
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Wed
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Thu
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Fri
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sat
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
Sun
00:00-00:30; 08:00-23:59
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Dollar
Dollar
8.1
Good
8 ratings
Value for money
7.5
Ease of finding
8.7
Agent helpfulness
8.1
Pick-up speed
7.9
Drop-off speed
7.7
Car cleanliness
8.2
Car condition
8.5
4000 TERMINAL DRIVE
+18664342226
Show working hours
Mon
08:00-23:59
Tue
08:00-23:59
Wed
08:00-23:59
Thu
08:00-23:59
Fri
08:00-23:59
Sat
08:00-23:59
Sun
08:00-23:59

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