Car Rental at Reno/Tahoe International Airport

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Reno/Tahoe International Airport, Reno, USA - Nevada
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Cheapest Car Rental Rates

Intermediate
Toyota Corolla or similar
Toyota Corolla
  • 5
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$64.14 per day
Compact
Ford Focus or similar
Ford Focus
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Thrifty
$65.81 per day
Standard
Volkswagen Jetta or similar
Volkswagen Jetta
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$76.36 per day
Economy
Mitsubishi Mirage or similar
Mitsubishi Mirage
  • 4
  • 1
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Alamo
$83.51 per day

Most Popular Car Rental Deals

Full-size
Chevrolet Malibu or similar
Chevrolet Malibu
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Enterprise
$89.39 per day
Premium
Nissan Maxima or similar
Nissan Maxima
  • 5
  • 2
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
National
$95.37 per day
Standard Elite SUV
Chevrolet Traverse or similar
Chevrolet Traverse
  • 5
  • 3
  • 5
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Budget
$93.40 per day
Full-size Elite Regular Cab Pickup
Ram 2500 or similar
Ram 2500
  • 5
  • 4
  • 4
  • A/C
  • Auto.
Dollar
$99.03 per day
The above prices are only approximate and were last updated at 12:41 AM on 10/15/24. Prices may vary based on the booking dates, length of rental, and car class.

Travel Information

Languages
English, Spanish
Currency
USD
Drive on
Right-hand side
Country code
+1
Average car rental price
$83 per day
Average car rental length
7 days
Speed limit within town
48 km/h or 30 mph
Speed limit out of town
88 - 120 km/h or 55 - 75 mph
Acceptable limit of BAC
0.08%
Rating
10.0 / 10
Average gas price
$1.19 per liter or $4.50 per gallon
Lowest gas price
$1.03 per liter or $3.90 per gallon
Highest gas price
$1.36 per liter or $5.15 per gallon
Reno/Tahoe International Airport

Airport travel guide

"The Biggest Little City in the World" has long been the alternative to Las Vegas. Like in Vegas, gambling is legal in the city and there are numerous casinos. While the city used to be almost as popular as Vegas itself, it is these days much calmer — though it does tend to give an idea of what Vegas would have been like years ago before the mega-developments of the Strip.

Reno-Tahoe International Airport also serves travelers heading to either Lake Tahoe or the ski resorts in the mountains in California. Either is a very short drive from the airport. 

 

Top international routes

  • Guadalajara, Mexico

Main airlines

Southwest Airlines carries more than a third of the passengers at Reno Airport. American, United, Delta, and Alaska Airlines also serve the airport.

Terminals

There is only one terminal with two concourses — B and C (confusingly, there is no A concourse). Getting between the two and to baggage claim takes only a short walk.

Location

Reno-Tahoe Aiport is located right off of I-580 about five miles from downtown Reno. It also is incredibly convenient for reaching I-80.

Most popular types of rental car

  • Convertibles - from $92 per day
  • Large cars - from $64 per day
  • Medium cars - from $66 per day
  • Vans - from $115 per day
  • Premium cars - from $91 per day
  • Small cars - from $84 per day
  • SUVs - from $66 per day

Car rental desks

The car rental desks at Reno-Tahoe Airport are directly across from the baggage claim carousels. Some rental car suppliers have cars within walking distance while others provide a free shuttle (that only takes a few minutes) to another section of the airport after you sign the rental agreement.

Services and facilities

Reno-Tahoe Airport has all the usual services and facilities that an airport its size usually has. You can find numerous places to grab a bite to eat, drink, or have coffee. There are vending machines and newsstands to get snacks, too.

One unusual thing the airport has is slot machines — this is Nevada after all. Find more about the shopping and dining options on the airport's official website.

Nearest gas station

A 76 station on Plumb Rd. is the closest station to the airport. From there, you can easily get to the rental car return without getting back on I-580. However, prices there may be more than other stations a little further away.

Right around the corner, there is a Costco station if you happen to be a Costco member.

A Shell station a mile down Plumb Rd. in the opposite direction of the airport may have lower prices and be worth the few minutes it takes to get to and from.

Popular one-way rentals

  • Las Vegas
  • San Francisco
  • Las Angeles
  • Salt Lake City
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Airport info

Rating
7.8
  • Getting to the airport 8.7
  • Check-in and departures 9.6
  • Terminal facilities 7.7
  • Wi-Fi 6.9
  • Restaurants and car rental services 6.8
  • Lounge 6.8

Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)

  • IATA: RNO
  • ICAO: KRNO
  • Name: Reno/Tahoe International Airport (RNO)
  • Distance from city: 3 miles / 4.8 km

Top location near Reno/Tahoe International Airport

  1. 543.8 km / 337.9 miles away

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When are car rental prices the lowest at Reno/Tahoe International Airport?

The cost of renting a car at Reno/Tahoe 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport
$46.49
January
$22.54
February
$66.31
March
April
$58.16
May
$42.96
June
$80.79
July
$62.85
August
$48.83
September
$44.01
October
November
$80.67
December
The cheapest month of the year to rent a car at Reno/Tahoe International Airport is February — when rental costs average $22.54 per day. This is 59% cheaper than the yearly average and 72% cheaper than renting a car in July (when prices average $80.79 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 Reno/Tahoe International Airport?

How long travelers keep their rental cars varies by the time of year: in June the average rental period is 10 days, while in December, the average rental period is only 3 days.
Average number of rental days at Reno/Tahoe International Airport
6
January
6
February
4
March
April
4
May
10
June
5
July
7
August
5
September
6
October
November
3
December

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

Based on how many users search for a car in at Reno/Tahoe International Airport, travelers are most likely to rent a car in July, while they are least likely to rent in in May.
Monthly searches at Reno/Tahoe International Airport by pick-up date relative to the average
160%
January
40%
February
140%
March
April
20%
May
100%
June
200%
July
140%
August
80%
September
100%
October
November
20%
December

Car rental information

Popular suppliers Dollar, Thrifty, Alamo, Rent a Wreck
Popular car categories SUVs, Large cars, Small cars, Medium cars
Lowest price $64 per day
Cheapest supplier Budget

Most popular car models of rental suppliers

Rental Supplier Model Doors Luggage Type
Dollar Honda CR-V 5 3 SUVs
Thrifty Chevrolet Equinox 4 3 SUVs
Thrifty Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Thrifty Nissan Rogue 5 3 SUVs
Dollar Jeep Renegade 4 2 SUVs
Alamo Mitsubishi Mirage 4 1 Small cars
Alamo Chevrolet Equinox 4 3 SUVs
Alamo Volkswagen Jetta 4 2 Large cars
Alamo Toyota Corolla 4 3 Large cars
Rent a Wreck Toyota Corolla Sedan 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 the 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.

United States of America (USA)
Subaru Outback
2/1/23
Nice skiing

Car Rental Statistics

Highest-rated company
Alamo
8.4 / 10
)
Lowest-rated company
Dollar
7.3 / 10
)
Total number of reviews
1
Total rental companies
8
Average daily price
$83.37
Lowest daily price
$64.14
Total cars available
637

Top 8 suppliers at Reno/Tahoe International Airport in 2024

Alamo
Alamo
Very good 8.4 / 3 reviews
8449960649
2001 E PLUMB LN,
$82 - $171
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
Enterprise
Good 7.9 / 1 review
+18449960650
2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502
$85 - $203
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
Good 7.7 / 1 review
+17757852554
2001 E. Plumb Lane
Working hours
Mon:08:30-22:00
Tue:08:30-22:00
Wed:08:30-22:00
Thu:07:30-22:00
Fri:08:30-22:00
Sat:08:30-22:00
Sun:07:30-22:00
Budget
Budget
Good 7.7
+17757852409
2001 East Plumb Lane
$64 - $271
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
National
National
Good 7.7
+18449960648
2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502
$86 - $205
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
Good 7.5 / 3 reviews
+18772830898
2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, NV 89502, United States
$66 - $156
Working hours
Mon:08:30-22:00
Tue:08:30-22:00
Wed:08:30-22:00
Thu:07:30-22:00
Fri:08:30-22:00
Sat:08:30-22:00
Sun:07:30-22:00
Payless
Payless
Good 7.5
7753240164
1395 Airmotive Way
Working hours
Mon:08:00-18:00
Tue:08:00-18:00
Wed:08:00-18:00
Thu:08:00-18:00
Fri:08:00-18:00
Sat:08:00-18:00
Sun:08:00-18:00
Dollar
Dollar
Good 7.3 / 2 reviews
+18664342226
2001 EAST PLUMB LANE
$67 - $156
Working hours
Mon:08:30-22:00
Tue:08:30-22:00
Wed:08:30-22:00
Thu:07:30-22:00
Fri:08:30-22:00
Sat:08:30-22:00
Sun:07:30-22:00
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