Grand Island car hire

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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Grand Island car hire

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

How far in advance should you book car hire in Grand Island?

You should book your car hire in Grand Island around 59 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the cheapest car hire company in Grand Island?

In the past 72 hours, the cheapest hire cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car (R52,75/day), Budget (R53,08/day), and Dollar (R72,69/day). The cheapest car hire price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 920 Diers Ave Ste 3 (3,6 km from city centre).

What is the most popular car to hire in Grand Island?

Hires in the Medium category (Toyota RAV4 or similar) are the most popular option in Grand Island, costing R1 762/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as R1 061/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Grand Island?

The cheapest month to hire a car in Grand Island is April at an average cost of R1 338/day. October is the most expensive month to hire a car in Grand Island when prices are R1 926/day on average, which tends to be 1 884% above the yearly average hire price for Grand Island.

Grand Island car hire price comparison by vehicle type

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

Small cars

R971 - R4 528

All Car Types

R1 623 - R2 815

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

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

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

How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Grand Island?

How much does it cost to hire a van in Grand Island?

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

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

Small car hire in Grand Island typically costs around R1 844 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average R971 per day, which is about 48% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 9% cheaper than the average car hire in Grand Island, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.

Medium car hire in Grand Island typically costs around R1 723 per day. The best time to book is March, when prices average R816 per day, which is about 53% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 15% cheaper than the average car hire in Grand Island, offering a good balance of space and value.

Large car hire in Grand Island typically cost around R1 679 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average R652 per day, which is about 62% less than the yearly average. Large cars can be 17% cheaper than the average car hire in Grand Island, offering more comfort for longer trips at a reasonable price.

SUV hire in Grand Island typically costs around R2 242 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average R1 566 per day, which is about 31% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 11% more expensive than the average car hire in Grand Island but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.

Van hire in Grand Island typically costs around R2 351 per day. The best time to book is May, when prices average R1 795 per day, which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 15% more expensive than the average car hire in Grand Island but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.

Pickup truck hire in Grand Island typically costs around R1 591 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average R897 per day, which is about 44% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 21% cheaper than the average car hire in Grand Island, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.

Luxury car hire in Grand Island typically costs around R3 682 per day. The best time to book is October, when prices average R2 660 per day, which is about 28% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 46% more expensive than the average car hire in Grand Island 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 Grand Island

  • Driving car rentals in Grand Island is it fantastic way to see this small city in central Nebraska. In Grand Island car rentals, you can see the people and places you want to according to your own schedule. You can see the local sites, including the Stuhr Museum, the restored Burlington Train Station, and the Crane Trust Nature and Visitor Center. Car rentals in Grand Island give you the freedom to drive northeast to Omaha, east to Lincoln, southeast to Kansas City, and southwest into Colorado.
  • Situated less than 5 miles to the northeast of downtown Grand Island, the Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) makes an ideal location for getting car rentals in Grand Island. In this small but convenient single-terminal airport, you can conveniently find the car rental counters at the arrivals exit, near the baggage claim carousel. Once you have shown the necessary documentation, completed your paperwork, and gotten your keys, you can find the rental cars parked in the airport parking lot right outside of arrivals. When it is time to return Grand Island car rentals, simply drive them back to the parking lot across from arrivals where you picked them up.
  • Grand Island is a small city populated by many families. Therefore, those driving car rentals in Grand Island should be cautious, on the lookout for children unexpectedly darting into the road, around schools, Grand Island's many parks, and family restaurants. Most streets in Grand Island are paved, but as you move toward the outskirts of the city and into more rural Nebraska, you will find unpaved roads, some of which go on for miles. There is also a lot of farmland surrounding Grand Island, so make sure that you always have at least half a tank of gas because you could drive for an hour or more without seeing a gas station.
  • Two of the biggest challenges those driving car rentals in Grand Island might face are abundant snow and tornadoes. Nebraska gets a lot of snow in the winter months, and it can get quite deep. Stay aware of local news reports so that you can stick to driving on plowed roads. Also, before you get in your vehicle, make sure that you clean off snow, ice, and window frost. Nebraska averages about 51 tornadoes a year, with many of them hitting in the spring and summer. If there is a tornado warning, don't drive your rental car. Stay inside until the storm is over.

FAQs about hiring a car in Grand Island

  • How can I find car hires near me in Grand Island?

    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 Grand Island?

    A Medium car hire in Grand Island costs R1 172 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Special car hire cost in Grand Island?

    A Special car hire in Grand Island costs R1 069 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Small car hire cost in Grand Island?

    A Small car hire in Grand Island costs R2 512 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Grand Island?

    And Grand Island, you will feel right at home driving a pickup truck or an SUV, very popular vehicles on Nebraska roads. This type of vehicle will be especially useful when you find yourself driving on unpaved roads. Furthermore, there are abundant opportunities for outdoor recreation in Grand Island, and an SUV or a pickup truck would allow you to load up with equipment for outdoor adventures or supplies for outdoor picnics.

  • What's the speed limit in Grand Island?

    On US-281, a major road running north/south through Grand Island and US-30 coursing diagonally through the city, the speed limit is 45 mph within the city. As you travel beyond city limits, the speed increases first to 55 mph and then to 70 mph. In Grand Island, residential streets have a speed limit of 25 mph and urban streets in the business district have an mph of 20. Most other streets in the city of Grand Island have a speed limit of 30 mph.

  • Where are the best places to park in Grand Island?

    In downtown Grand Island, there are a number of free public parking lots, such as one on the corner of Division Street and Wheeler Ave. If you need to park at the Central Nebraska Regional Airport, either for an event or for travel purposes, the first 90 minutes are free in the East and West lots. From then on, it is around $5 per day in the West lot and $7 per day in the East lot. In Grand Island from November 1 through March 31, you cannot park on the street between 2 am and 7 am.

Grand Island car rental reviews and directory

 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Budget

10,0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Grand Island

Locations in Grand Island

3215 North Hwy 281

+1 308 381 7100

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday09:00 - 19:30
Wednesday09:00 - 19:30
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday07:30 - 12:00

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Thrifty

10,0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

3 locations in Grand Island

Locations in Grand Island

3773 Sky Park Road

+1 308 384 4741

Monday08:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59
Tuesday08:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59
Friday22:00 - 23:5908:00 - 19:00
Saturday17:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59
Sunday22:00 - 23:5917:00 - 19:00

3773 Skypark Road #4

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725 We Saint 2nd Street

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Hertz

8,0

Very Good

One location in Grand Island

Locations in Grand Island

3773 Skypark Road

+1 308 384 4741

Monday22:00 - 23:5908:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59
Thursday08:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59
Friday22:00 - 23:5908:00 - 19:00
Saturday22:00 - 23:5917:00 - 19:00
Sunday22:00 - 23:5917:00 - 19:00

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

7,0

Good

One location in Grand Island

Locations in Grand Island

920 Diers Ave Ste 3

+1 308 381 6300

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

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Dollar

6,1

Okay

One location in Grand Island

Locations in Grand Island

3773 Sky Park Road

+1 308 384 4741

Monday22:00 - 23:5908:00 - 19:00
Tuesday08:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59
Wednesday08:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59
Thursday22:00 - 23:5908:00 - 19:00
Friday22:00 - 23:5908:00 - 19:00
Saturday17:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59
Sunday17:00 - 19:0022:00 - 23:59

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Easirent

4,5

Mediocre

Cleanliness

5.2

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

4.5

Value for money

5.1

3 locations in Grand Island

Locations in Grand Island

Central Nebraska Regional Airport

Opening times not available

Hastings Municipal Airport

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Kearney Municipal Airport

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3 travellers who hired a car in Grand Island gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4,7

Car hire locations in or near Grand Island

Grand Island car hire information

Pick-up locationGrand Island
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Hire locations7
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