Car Rental at Kansas City International Airport

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Kansas City International Airport, Kansas City, USA - Missouri
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Economy
Chevrolet Spark or similar
Chevrolet Spark
  • 4
  • 1
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$66.71 per day
Compact
Nissan Versa or similar
Nissan Versa
  • 5
  • 1
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$100.49 per day
Intermediate
Nissan Rogue or similar
Nissan Rogue
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$108.84 per day
Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 2
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$71.96 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Standard
Chevrolet Colorado or similar
Chevrolet Colorado
  • 4
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$105.95 / per day
Minivan
Chrysler Pacifica or similar
Chrysler Pacifica
  • 7
  • 2
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$110.74 / per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$113.18 / per day
Luxury
Cadillac XTS or similar
Cadillac XTS
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$117.74 / per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 18:04 on 2023-03-17. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.
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Travel Information

Language
English
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
1
Average car rental price
$99.45 / per day
Average car rental length
5 days
Speed limit within town
40 - 120 km/h
25 - 75 mph
Speed limit out of town
72 - 120 km/h
45 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.05%
Rating
10.0
Average gasoline price
$0.86 / 1 liter
Highest gasoline price
$0.97 / 1 liter
Lowest gasoline price
$0.76 / 1 liter
Kansas City International Airport Car Rental

Airport Car Rental

Kansas City is a large city in western Missouri near the border with Kansas (it is not actually in Kansas as you may think). Widely known for its barbecue and jazz history, Kansas City is a popular tourist destination. Of course, if you plan to leave the Downtown area or venture further into Missouri or Kansas, you'll definitely want a rental car. 

The airport used to be called Mid-continent International, which is where it gets its IATA code. Many now call it KCI, though. 

Top international routes

  • Cancun, Mexico
  • Toronto, Canada

Main airlines

Air Canada, Alaska, Allegiant, American, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Southwest, Spirit, and United all serve Kansas City International Airport.

Terminals

There are currently two terminals at the airport, B (gates 31-60) and C (gates 61-90). The latter serves international flights. Terminal A is scheduled to be reopened after reconstruction in 2023.

Location

The airport is located roughly 20 miles north of Downtown Kansas City. It takes about 25 minutes to drive there (or a little more if it's rush hour). I-434 connects the airport with the northwestern suburbs and I-35. Lawrence, Kansas is about a 45-minute drive away.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Large cars - from $108 per day
  • Medium cars - from $95 per day
  • Vans - from $142 per day
  • Premium cars - from $128 per day
  • Small cars - from $89 per day
  • SUVs - from $134 per day

Car rental desks

All of the rental desks are located on the grounds of the airport but require a shuttle to reach. The shuttle is the same for all of them and leaves from the median outside the terminal (you'll see signs for it).

Services and facilities

Kansas City International has all the services and facilities you would expect of an airport its size. There is a Starbucks in both terminals, and both terminals have fast-food restaurants, bars, and full-service restaurants. There are shops in both terminals, too. You'll find free wifi, restrooms, nursing mothers' rooms, and a dog relief area, too.

Nearest gas station

There's a Phillips 66 station right at the airport, making it simple to fill up your rental before returning it. Its prices are roughly in line with other stations in the area if not slightly higher. There are also stations at each of the two exits from I-29 before the airport (when coming from downtown Kansas City).
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Airport info

Rating
6.5
  • Getting to the airport 6.8
  • Check-in and departures 7.8
  • Terminal facilities 5.1
  • Wi-Fi 5.4
  • Restaurants and car rental services 4.1
  • Lounge 2.7

Kansas City International Airport (MCI)

  • IATA: MCI
  • ICAO: KMCI
  • Name: Kansas City International Airport (MCI)
  • Size: Large Airport
  • Passengers (per year): 11,503,936
  • Distance from city: 15 miles / 24.1 km NW of town
  • Working hours: 24 hours a day

Top 2 Locations near Kansas City International Airport

  1. 255.8 km / 159.0 miles away
  2. 380.1 km / 236.2 miles away

Map of Car Rental Locations

When are car rental prices cheapest at Kansas City International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Kansas City International Airport depends on the time of year. This graph compares month-to-month price changes to help you find the best deal.
Average Rental Price at Kansas City International Airport
$62.86
January
$57.08
February
$113.39
March
April
May
$125.12
June
$91.08
July
$98.74
August
$105.47
September
October
November
December
The cheapest time of the year to rent a vehicle at Kansas City International Airport is February when prices for an Economy class start from $57.08. You can see that this is 39% cheaper than the yearly average and 54% cheaper than renting a car in June (when rental prices start at $125.12 for a Compact class). Knowing this can help you find the best price. But remember that these are just average numbers. The exact cost of your rental will depend on your rental length and on how far in advance you book the car. Enter your travel dates at the top of the page to see exact prices and offers!

What’s the most frequent rental length at Kansas City International Airport?

Travel length differs from one month to another: in July the average rental period is 16 days, while in January, the average rental period is only 1 days.
Average Rental Length
1
January
12
February
5
March
April
May
8
June
16
July
10
August
5
September
October
November
December

Which is the busiest month for car rental at Kansas City International Airport?

Travelers are most likely to rent a car at Kansas City International Airport in July, while they are least likely to to rent in in January.
Popularity by Monthly Searches
37%
January
74%
February
111%
March
April
May
37%
June
184%
July
111%
August
147%
September
October
November
December

Car Rental Information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Alamo, Payless
Popular car categories SUVs, Small cars, Large cars, Vans
Lowest price $67 per day
Cheapest supplier Dollar

Most Popular Car Models of Rental Suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Alamo Mitsubishi Mirage 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Chevrolet Tahoe 4 3 SUVs
Alamo Chrysler Pacifica 4 4 Vans
Dollar Chevrolet Spark 2 1 Small cars
Dollar Nissan Pathfinder 4 2 Large cars
Payless Chevrolet Cruze 4 2 Large cars

Our Customers' Reviews

Because we want to make sure each review listed here is left by a real customer, we don’t have an option to post a review here. Instead, we ask each and every customer to leave a review after they return their rental car. This way, you know that all reviews are authentic, verified, and trustworthy.

United States of America (USA)
Chevrolet Malibu
August 6, 2019
Beautiful city. Visit The Plaza, Swope Park, appreciate the beautiful Gomez and friendly people

Car Rental Statistics

Highest rated company
Enterprise
8.56 / 10
Lowest rated company
Avis
8.4 / 10
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$99.45
Lowest daily price
$66.71
Total cars available
51

Top 8 Suppliers at Kansas City International Airport in 2023

Enterprise
Enterprise
Excellent 8.6
8333383316
648 N Madrid
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
Hertz
Hertz
Excellent 8.6
8162436100
1 Nassau Circle
Working hours
Mon:06:00-23:30
Tue:06:00-23:30
Wed:06:00-23:30
Thu:06:00-23:30
Fri:06:00-23:30
Sat:07:00-18:30
Sun:06:00-23:30
Alamo
Alamo
Excellent 8.5 / 1 reviews
8448688501
648 Madrid Ave,
$100 - $187
Budget
Budget
Excellent 8.5
+18162435757
703 London Drive
Working hours
Mon:07:00-23:00
Tue:07:00-23:00
Wed:07:00-23:00
Thu:07:00-22:00
Fri:07:00-22:00
Sat:08:00-22:00
Sun:08:00-23:00
National
National
Excellent 8.5
+18448688502
1 Nassau Cir, Kansas City, MO 64153
$104 - $191
Payless
Payless
Excellent 8.4
8164642100
1 Nassau Circle
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:06:00-23:00
Sun:06:00-23:59
Dollar
Dollar
Excellent 8.4
+18664342226
651 N London Drive
$67 - $111
Working hours
Mon:07:00-18:30
Tue:07:00-18:30
Wed:07:00-18:30
Thu:07:00-18:30
Fri:07:00-18:30
Sat:07:00-18:30
Sun:07:00-18:30
Avis
Avis
Excellent 8.4 / 1 reviews
+18164646200
1 Nassau Circle
Working hours
Mon:07:30-23:45
Tue:07:30-23:45
Wed:07:30-23:45
Thu:07:30-23:45
Fri:07:30-23:45
Sat:07:30-21:45
Sun:07:30-23:45
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