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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.
- Book your car hire in Grand Island at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Standard hire cars in Grand Island are around 2% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Grand Island
How much is the price of fuel in Grand Island?
The average price of fuel in Grand Island is R61,73 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R741 and R988, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Grand Island?
Standard (Nissan Rogue or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type 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 Standard car hire cost in Grand Island?
A Standard car hire in Grand Island costs R1 641 per day, on average.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Grand Island?
An Economy car hire in Grand Island costs R1 378 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Grand Island?
An Intermediate car hire in Grand Island costs R1 828 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.
Thrifty
10,0
Wonderful
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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 Skypark Road
+1 308 382 4392
5145a Airport Road
+1 308 237 4720
725 West 2nd Street
+1 402 462 8066
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10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2022
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
10,0
Wonderful
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10.0
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10.0
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10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Grand Island
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920 Diers Ave Ste 3
+1 308 381 6300
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Budget
9,3
Wonderful
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
10.0
Comfort
8.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
7.3
One location in Grand Island
Locations in Grand Island
3215 North Hwy 281
+1 308 381 7100
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8,0 Very Good
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Cons:
Requested to only have loss of use insurance. Agent added full coverage and didn't realize until after. Very difficult to remove.10,0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2022
Hertz
7,4
Good
One location in Grand Island
Locations in Grand Island
3773 Skypark Road
+1 308 384 4741
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Dollar
6,4
Okay
One location in Grand Island
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3773 Sky Park Road
+1 308 384 4741
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Easirent
4,6
Mediocre
3 locations in Grand Island
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Grand Island car hire information
| Pick-up location | Grand Island |
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| Hire locations | 6 |
| Airport locations | 4 |