Covington car hire

Driver's age: 25-65

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Cheap car hire in Covington

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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 18 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 (Kia Forte or similar) are the most popular option in Covington, costing R1 068/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as R492/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 R820/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Covington when prices are R1 246/day on average, which tends to be 13% 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.

Covington car hire price comparison by vehicle type

Find the right car hire in Covington by comparing prices across vehicle types.

Small cars

R803 - R1 868

All Car Types

R1 284 - R2 032

How much does it cost to hire a small car in Covington?

How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Covington?

How much does it cost to hire a large car in Covington?

How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Covington?

How much does it cost to hire a van in Covington?

How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Covington?

How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Covington?

Small car hire in Covington typically costs around R1 102 per day. The best time to book is July, when prices average R803 per day, which is about 28% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 33% cheaper than the average car hire in Covington, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.

Medium car hire in Covington typically costs around R1 046 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average R754 per day, which is about 28% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 37% cheaper than the average car hire in Covington, offering a good balance of space and value.

Large car hire in Covington typically cost around R940 per day. The best time to book is August, when prices average R704 per day, which is about 26% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 43% cheaper than the average car hire in Covington, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.

SUV hire in Covington typically costs around R1 915 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average R1 333 per day, which is about 31% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 15% more expensive than the average car hire in Covington but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.

Van hire in Covington typically costs around R2 777 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average R1 606 per day, which is about 43% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 42% more expensive than the average car hire in Covington but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

Pickup truck hire in Covington typically costs around R1 427 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average R737 per day, which is about 49% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 13% cheaper than the average car hire in Covington, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.

Luxury car hire in Covington typically costs around R2 585 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R1 196 per day, which is about 54% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 37% more expensive than the average car hire in Covington but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.

Good to know

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 56% 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 R1 363 per day, on average.

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

    A Special car hire in Covington costs R836 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

 

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

8,0

Very Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

6 locations in Covington

Locations in Covington

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
Sunday

1805 Sw Railroad

+1 985 277 3280

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

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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No reviews available

Hertz

6,0

Okay

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

7.0

2 locations in Covington

Locations in Covington

1109 Fagan Drive

+1 985 340 8173

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

1331 N Highway 190

+1 985 241 3412

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

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2026

Supplier choice

KAYAK
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

1 out of 1

Avis

No score available yet

One location in Covington

Locations in Covington

725 North Causeway Boulevard

+1 985 626 3692

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2025

People carrier

KAYAK
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

No score available yet

One location in Covington

Locations in Covington

725 North Causeway Boulevard

+1 985 626 5910

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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

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