Covington car hire

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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Covington

  • Car rentals in Covington have several benefits compared to public transportation. Covington car rentals offer enhanced comfort and flexibility when exploring the city. With a car rental in Covington, you can travel to your preferred attractions, including those in remote areas, at your pace. Renting a car also offers convenience in accessing various locations in the city without relying on the public transportation schedule, which may be limited. With a Covington car rental, you can quickly drive to multiple attractions in the city, including Devou Park, Roebling Suspension Bridge, the Ohio River Scenic Byway, Cincinnati Observatory, and Mary M. Emery Hall.
  • If you want to rent a car at an airport in Covington, you can either rent at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), about 11 miles from Covington, or Cincinnati Municipal Lunken Airport (LUK), approximately 8 miles from the city center. The car rentals in Covington at CVG are located in a rental facility separate from the airport terminal, accessible by shuttle buses from the baggage claim area. LUK has a limited number of rental companies with counters inside the terminal building at the Arrivals Hall. To complete the rental process at the car rentals in Covington, ensure you have a valid driver’s license, a credit or debit card, and identification documents.
  • Covington has historic streets, some of which are narrow. Ensure you drive carefully on these streets and yield to oncoming vehicles. The city is bicycle friendly, therefore, be prepared to share the road with cyclists and give them enough space when passing. Ensure you watch for bike lanes when driving car rentals in Covington. Covington also has many one-way streets around the city, therefore, ensure you pay attention to signage to navigate the one-way roads correctly.
  • Driving in car rentals in Covington is generally smooth; however, you may encounter some difficulties during certain times of the day. The city experiences rush hours between 7:30 am and 9:00 am and in the evening from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm when most residents commute to and from work. Certain roads, including Interstates 71, 75, and 275, and Dixie Highway, may experience heavier rush-hour traffic. Therefore, avoid driving your Covington car rental during those hours or find alternative routes to avoid delays. You may also experience more traffic during peak tourism seasons, especially in summer, during weekends, and near attractions like the riverfront and MainStrasse Village, which may slow driving.
  • Book your car hire in Covington at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Full-size hire cars in Covington are around 14% more expensive than other car types, on average
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FAQs about hiring a car in Covington

  • How much is the price of fuel in Covington?

    The average price of fuel in Covington is R62,41 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R749 and R998, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in Covington?

    Full-size (GMC Yukon or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Covington.

  • How can I find car hires near me in Covington?

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Covington?

    A Full Size car hire in Covington costs R1 720 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Covington?

    A Mini car hire in Covington costs R1 742 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Covington?

    A Standard car hire in Covington costs R2 600 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for a car rental in Covington?

    For a better driving experience in Covington, consider renting a midsize sedan or compact SUV for your Covington car rental, as the vehicles offer comfort and good maneuverability. Since the city has historic streets and some modern roads, renting the midsize sedan or compact SUV will enable you to navigate the narrow historic streets while providing enough space and comfort for long drives. The city also has various attractions you can visit; therefore, renting these vehicles will enable you to drive through different road conditions.

  • What’s the speed limit when driving a car rental in Covington?

    The speed limits in Covington vary depending on the road you are driving on. Residential areas have a speed limit of 25 mph; 25 to 35 mph for city streets; 40 mph for arterial roads; 55 to 70 mph for highways and interstate roads; and 15 to 25 mph for school zones. Ensure you check for speed limit signage and adhere to them by driving within the set speed limit to avoid any potential penalties for speeding.

  • Where are the best places to park car rentals in Covington?

    Finding a parking spot in Covington is manageable, as there are free and metered parking lots in the city. Free parking lots include Riverside Drive, residential areas, and Devou Park. Metered parking includes Covington city garages, Riverside Drive parking, downtown business streets, the MainStrasse Village area, and the RiverCenter garage. If you visit attractions outside the city center, you can use the park-and-ride facilities and public transportation to get into town.

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Covington car rental reviews and directory 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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4 locations in Covington

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150 W 5th St

+1 513 651 0555

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1746 Monmouth St

+1 859 431 2828

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2530 Reading Road

+1 513 751 0200

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3288 Madison Pike

+1 859 331 5100

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2,0 Poor

BRADLEY J, Apr 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
Never got the car that was reserved. Called a few days before to make sure the van was available and they said it wasn’t and that the district manager would call to make accommodations. Never received a call. Very disappointed.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

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Friendly and professional, Genuine people service. Car was clean and very fuel efficient. rental car price was super fair, and much better than the airport. Thank You all.

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Perfect...

6,8 Okay

Anonymous, Sept 2020

KAYAK

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Super easy friendly

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The fact that my bill was 241 and I had 255 on my card but yet it still took 320 to rent the care and I only got 150 back on my deposit when I paid 200 for it

3,6 Poor

Stephen, Aug 2020

KAYAK

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Price. I rented from CVG airport. I was told my rental was for CVG, in Cincinnati. 25 milrs away. Bull

1 out of 2

Avis

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2 locations in Covington

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212 West Fourth Street

+1 513 621 1479

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4327 Winston Ave

+1 859 982 3013

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4,8 Mediocre

Dean, Oct 2020

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Drop off was easy

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Car was not cleaned

1 out of 1

Budget

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212 West Fourth Street

+1 513 241 0220

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4327 Winston Ave

+1 859 982 3021

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2020

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Great customer service!

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Hertz

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2 locations in Covington

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2927 Coerain Ave

+1 800 654 3131

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601 Elm Street

+1 513 347 6111

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Service was great!!! Agent was very polite and efficient!

2,0 Poor

Japhy, Nov 2022

KAYAK
I felt tricked. I thought I was booking to pick up the car from the Cincinnatti airport, but instead it was in downtown Cincinnatti. Very tricky and deceiptful on your end.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
office was closed and had to take cab to another office to rent

10,0 Wonderful

Frank, Dec 2021

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All the folks in Cincinnati were helpful and friendly which made this rental experience great!! Cars are cars, it's the people that make the difference.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2021

KAYAK
It was the worst rental we have ever experienced. The vehicle was filthy (human and animal hair and it does not appear to have been washed on the outside either). The guy said there was not another car and they had a new person 'cleaning'. The key battery was dead and he told me they had replaced it and it would take a bit to re-set. Then I drove away and the oil change light came on. We went to another nearby Hertz location and did get the service we should have from the beginning. The downtown Cincinnati location should not even be in business.

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Anonymous, Nov 2021

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Hertz in Cincinnati was great! Hertz in Chattanooga where I returned the vehicle was terrible. The lock box to return the key after hours was just completely open and anyone could have taken the keys. The gate to the parking lot was locked, and they were closed earlier than their posted hours online. I found a worker and was able to return my key to them, but they failed to document that it was returned and over a week later I still have the hold and additional charges being charged to my account and Hertz Corporate is having to contact them to confirm since they failed to close out the transaction properly.

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