Car Rental at Louisville International Airport

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Louisville International Airport, Louisville, USA - Kentucky
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$49.77 per day
Intermediate
Mazda 3 or similar
Mazda 3
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$51.80 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$54.58 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$61.85 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$64.65 per day
Premium
Volkswagen Passat or similar
Volkswagen Passat
  • 5
  • 3
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$81.41 per day
Luxury
Chrysler 300 or similar
Chrysler 300
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Avis
$99.32 per day
Mini Van
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$81.88 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 6:15 PM on 11/29/24. 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
$68 per day
Average car rental length
5 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%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$0.87 per liter or $3.29 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$0.72 per liter or $2.73 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.03 per liter or $3.90 per gallon
Louisville International Airport

Airport travel guide

Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport is a major airport serving the largest city in Kentucky. It is also the second-busiest airport in terms of cargo in the country as it's a major hub for UPS. 

Lousiville is a popular destination not just for the horse races at Churchill Downs, but also for its old downtown and other areas of the city. It makes the perfect place for a relaxing weekend away.

Main airlines

Allegiant, American, Breeze, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, Spirit, and United are the main airports that serve Louisville International Airport. Together, they cover destinations around all around the country. Despite its name, there are no international flights (cargo comes in from abroad, though).

Terminals

There's one terminal in the airport with two concourses. There's only one security checkpoint, though. The terminal is not very big and can easily be walked around, though there is assistance available for anyone that needs it.

Location

The airport is roughly 7 miles south of Downtown Louisville. It takes about 10-15 minutes to drive there. I-264 goes right by the airport and I-65 is just one exit away, allowing you to get wherever you need to go very easily.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Convertibles - from $103 per day
  • Large cars - from $51 per day
  • Medium cars - from $50 per day
  • Vans - from $82 per day
  • Premium cars - from $76 per day
  • Small cars - from $53 per day
  • SUVs - from $52 per day

Car rental desks

All of the rental desks are located in the baggage claim area. There's now a new garage just outside of the baggage claim area where you'll find the car after signing the agreement. You'll return it there too. There are no longer any shuttles needed.

Services and facilities

You'll find everything you need at the airport. There are plenty of options for places to eat from fast food to sit-down restaurants. There are also cafes, bars, vending machines, and shops.

Nearest gas station

Though it may look like there's a station at the airport on Google Maps, it is not in fact there. There are two stations (a Shell and a Speedway) one exit after the airport exit on I-264 (when approaching from the east). If approaching from the west, it's the same as the airport exit, but you have to go the opposite way from the airport when exiting. If approaching along I-65, you have to exit onto I-264 instead of taking the airport exit.
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Airport info

Rating
7.7
  • Getting to the airport 8.6
  • Check-in and departures 9.0
  • Terminal facilities 8.0
  • Wi-Fi 7.1
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.8
  • Lounge 6.8

Louisville International Airport (SDF)

  • IATA: SDF
  • ICAO: KSDF
  • Name: Louisville International Airport (SDF)
  • Distance from city: 4 miles / 6.4 km

Top location near Louisville International Airport

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Louisville International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Louisville 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 Louisville International Airport
$32.78
January
$40.80
February
$48.85
March
$79.98
April
$52.96
May
$57.69
June
$72.21
July
$44.40
August
$40.76
September
$38.11
October
$41.22
November
$32.65
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Louisville International Airport is December — when rental costs average $32.65 per day. This is 33% cheaper than the yearly average and 59% cheaper than renting a car in April (when prices average $79.98 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 Louisville International Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in October the average rental period is 16 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average number of rental days at Louisville International Airport
1
January
4
February
8
March
4
April
6
May
3
June
6
July
6
August
3
September
16
October
5
November
7
December

What is the most popular time of year to rent a car at Louisville International Airport?

Based on how many users search for a car in at Louisville International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in November, while they are least likely to rent in in January.
Monthly searches at Louisville International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
12%
January
49%
February
12%
March
12%
April
37%
May
86%
June
98%
July
122%
August
233%
September
49%
October
441%
November
49%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Thrifty, Dollar, Enterprise, Alamo
Popular car categories Large cars, SUVs, Medium cars, Small cars
Lowest price $50 per day
Cheapest supplier Thrifty

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Thrifty Mazda 3 5 3 Large cars
Dollar Ford Edge 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Ford Focus 4 2 Medium cars
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Honda Civic 4 2 Large cars
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Chevrolet Spark 4 2 Small cars
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Dollar
7.8 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Thrifty
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$68.15
Lowest daily price
$49.77
Total cars available
542

Top 8 suppliers at Louisville International Airport in 2024

Dollar
Dollar
Average 7.8 / 3 reviews
+15023750681
600 Terminal Drive, Louisville, KY 40209, United States
$51 - $130
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:59
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
Alamo
Average 7.8 / 1 review
8448878408
600 Terminal Dr, Ste 8
$55 - $213
Working hours
Mon:00:00 - 00:30
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
Average 7.8 / 1 review
+18336350430
600 Terminal Dr Ste 18, Louisville, KY 40209, United States
$57 - $221
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 / 1 review
+15023610183
600 Terminal Drive 11, Louisville, KY 40209
$57 - $221
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:59
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
Avis
Avis
Average 7.7 / 1 review
+15023641901
600 Terminal Dr, Louisville, KY, 40209
$68 - $281
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 01:00
Tue:08:00 - 01:00
Wed:08:00 - 01:00
Thu:08:00 - 01:00
Fri:08:00 - 23:00
Sat:09:00 - 23:00
Sun:08:00 - 01:00
National
National
Average 7.7 / 1 review
+18448878409
600 Terminal Dr Ste 8, Louisville, KY 40209
$58 - $223
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
Budget
Budget
Average 7.7 / 0 reviews
+15023663360
600 Terminal Drive, Louisville, KY, 40209
$55 - $267
Working hours
Mon:08:00 - 01:00
Tue:08:00 - 01:00
Wed:08:00 - 01:00
Thu:08:00 - 01:00
Fri:08:00 - 23:00
Sat:09:00 - 23:00
Sun:08:00 - 01:00
Thrifty
Thrifty
Average 7.3 / 7 reviews
+15023750681
600 Terminal Drive, Louisville, KY 40209, United States
$50 - $130
Working hours
Mon:07:00 - 23:59
Tue:07:00 - 23:59
Wed:07:00 - 23:59
Thu:07:00 - 23:59
Fri:07:00 - 23:59
Sat:07:00 - 23:59
Sun:07:00 - 23:59
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