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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Covington car hire

Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Covington with confidence.

How far in advance should you book car hire in Covington?

You should book your car hire in Covington around 45 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the most popular car to hire in Covington?

Hires in the Medium category (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option in Covington, costing R1 135/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as R757/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Covington?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Covington is February at an average cost of R827/day. September is the most expensive month to hire a car in Covington when prices are R1 401/day on average, which tends to be 1 989% above the yearly average hire price for Covington.

Which car hire company in Covington has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 6 locations in Covington, more than any other car hire company.

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Most popular car type

Medium

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Covington

  • Car rentals in Covington are a wonderful way to get around this small city on the northern shores of Lake Pontchartrain in Louisiana. Since public transportation is largely unavailable, car rentals in Covington can get you around the city and to interesting sites and cities beyond Covington city limits. You can visit the Insta-Gator Ranch and Hatchery in town or the Big Branch Marsh National Wildlife Refuge just outside town to the southeast. You can drive to Baton Rouge to the west, New Orleans to the south, or Biloxi, Mobile, Gulf Shores, or Pensacola to the east.
  • Located just an hour’s drive south of Covington across Lake Pontchartrain, the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) makes a convenient and efficient location for securing Covington car rentals. Once you deplane at MSY, you can get to the Rental Car Center by exiting baggage claim and walking towards the Long-Term Parking Garage to the Rental Car Center Shuttle Stop. Here, you can board the shuttle about every 5 minutes, 24/7. The shuttle ride to the Rental Car Center takes about 15 to 20 minutes. When you drop off your rental car, you can take the shuttle back to the terminal.
  • When you're driving car rentals in Covington, you will most likely experience traffic congestion simply because Covington roads are too small for today's larger vehicles. The streets of downtown Covington were mapped out and built in the 1800s before the automobile was even invented. Therefore, it is sometimes difficult to drive on these small streets, especially if a large vehicle, such as a pick-up truck or an SUV, is approaching you from the opposite direction. For those driving car rentals in Covington, exercise patience and caution.
  • For those driving car rentals in Covington, you will experience some problems with the roads. Roads in Covington have notoriously bad conditions, with potholes and sinkholes, for example. Such problems seldom seem to get fixed in Covington. For those in Covington car rentals who want to drive to or towards New Orleans, drive defensively. New Orleans is a city that has a high number of traffic accidents compared to other cities.
  • Medium hire cars in Covington are around 27% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car 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 Medium car hire cost in Covington?

    A Medium car hire in Covington costs R936 per day, on average.

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

    A Special car hire in Covington costs R970 per day, on average.

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

    A Small car hire in Covington costs R2 453 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Covington?

    For those looking into car rentals in Covington, consider renting a small car, such as a compact or an economy car. Because Covington streets are so small and narrow, it will be much easier to navigate your way through the city if you're driving a smaller car. And if you drive across the lake into New Orleans, a smaller car will be easier to negotiate through the city’s traffic congestion.

  • What's the speed limit in Covington?

    Most streets in the city of Covington have a maximum speed limit of 25 mph. If you drive beyond the Covington city limits onto undivided rural roads, the speed limit is 55 mph. The speed limit of Interstate 12, which courses through Covington, is 70 mph. But as I-12 stretches further out into more rural areas in both directions, the speed limit becomes 75 mph. The speed limit in a school zone is 15 mph. If, when you are driving car rentals in Covington, you get a speeding ticket, it can cost from $100 to $300 in most situations.

  • Where are the best places to park in Covington?

    Downtown Covington has parking lots called Ox Lots, as a nod to Covington's history. These Ox Lots provide parking off the street that is free to the public, welcoming everyone from downtown visitors to city employees. You're unlikely to find parking meters on the streets of Covington, but if you cross the lake to New Orleans, you will find that parking meters operate Monday through Saturday from 8 am to 7 pm and charge $2 to $3 an hour.  

Covington car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0

Very Good

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Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

6 locations in Covington

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1347 N Causeway Blvd

+1 985 626 7492

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

1805 Sw Railroad

+1 985 277 3280

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

2110 9th St

+1 985 626 7492

Opening times not available

500 S Morrison Blvd Ste B

+1 985 345 4100

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

70488 La-21

+1 985 590 6052

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
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Friday08:00 - 17:30
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71331 La 1077

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4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2021

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Pros:

Staff was very polite and friendly.

Cons:

I waited 30 min and they couldn't decide which car to give me. I ended up with a smaller car which was fine except it was very dirty inside, the tire light came on. For $95/day you don't send out a car that looks like its 30 years old. I wasn't going to wait for another car so just took it. I heard the supervisor on the phone telling someone they were short handed but there were 4 employees inside. Not sure who was around back cleaning cars. I had a reservation so not sure what the issues were. Car should have been ready.

1 out of 1

Hertz

6,0

Okay

Read 2 reviews

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

7.0

2 locations in Covington

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1109 Fagan Drive

+1 985 340 8173

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30

1331 N Highway 190

+1 985 241 3412

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Supplier choice

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The staff at the local Hertz franchise are mediocre at best. The worst part of this experience is that this local Hertz location does not have a local working telephone number - therefore communicating with these folks was quite the challenge when attempting to call . NEVER AGAIN ! Not Hertz or KAYAK

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Avis

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One location in Covington

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725 North Causeway Boulevard

+1 985 626 3692

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2025

People carrier

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It was easy and efficient from beginning to end. The check in was tremendously smooth and the one-way rate was outstanding..

1 out of 1

Budget

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One location in Covington

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725 North Causeway Boulevard

+1 985 626 5910

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jan 2025

People carrier

KAYAK
Do people are very nice but The van was extremely dirty. It was an older car and not everything worked in it. The sliding doors would only work once in a while.

1 out of 1

3 travellers who hired a car in Covington gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6,7

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