Lansing car hire

Driver's age: 26-65
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Cheap car hire in Lansing

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Compact
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Intermediate
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Standard
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Good to know

Most popular car type

Standard

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Lansing car hire

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

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

You should book your car hire in Lansing around 81 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Lansing?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Lansing are Avis (7.7, 5 reviews), National (7.6), and Hertz (7.4, 4 reviews).
Avis
Avis
Rated 7.7/10
National
National
Rated 7.6/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 7.4/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Lansing?

Full-size cars (Chevrolet Malibu or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Lansing. Full-size cars in Lansing cost R1 489/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R960/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Lansing is January at an average cost of R937/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Lansing when prices are R1 336/day on average, which tends to be 1 987% above the yearly average hire price for Lansing.

Which car hire company in Lansing has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 4 locations in Lansing, more than any other car hire company.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Lansing

  • Make the most of your time in Lansing by renting a car to help you get around the bustling city with ease. Public transportation may be a cheaper alternative, but it is less flexible. You may also have to wait a long time to catch a bus. Using a taxi can be convenient although it often turns out to be more expensive. Renting a car from one of the car rentals in Lansing will help you explore several attractions in and around this charming city, like the iconic Michigan History Center located in Downtown Lansing, and the Waterloo State Recreational Area, located 48 miles from Lansing.
  • Capital Region International Airport has multiple rental car agencies. The Lansing car rentals customer service counters are located in the terminal across the airport's baggage claim area. There are several car rental companies, including Avis, Hertz, Budget, National, Sunnycars, Eagle Rent A Car, and Enterprise, with spaces within walking distance of the terminal.
  • A great way to take in Lansing's scenic beauty is by driving around. Expect to encounter some heavy traffic, especially during rush hour, which tends to make navigating challenging. However, most car rentals in Lansing stock cars that come fitted with a navigating system to help you find your way with ease. Be sure to drive slowly during the winter months to avoid skidding and watch out for roadwork and jaywalkers, who do not adhere to road use rules.
  • Lansing normally has light traffic, except during the morning rush hour, which is between 7:30am-8am and 4:30pm-6pm, especially on the west and east sides of town. You are likely to get stuck in slow-moving traffic if you use the 1-496, which gets congested during rush hour from all the people driving from Downtown Lancing. If this is the case, you can opt for less congested roads like Michigan Avenue. Winters in Lansing can be severe, which makes driving difficult due to icy and slippery roads, so be sure to leave early for your destination.
  • Standard hire cars in Lansing are around 35% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Lansing

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

    Because of Lansing's harsh winter conditions between January and March, SUVs and four-wheel drive vehicles are more suitable, as they make navigating in thick snow and slippery icy roads easier. Renting a compact luxury car is ideal for exploring the city's attractions during the summer months.

  • What’s the speed limit in Lansing?

    If you are driving in a residential area, by a school, or in most areas within the city limits, especially in parks and work zones, you need to maintain a speed limit of 25mph. When driving on the highways and freeways in the city's outskirts, you should maintain a speed limit between 55mph and 75mph. There are traffic cameras at various intersections, with some on interstate 1-96 and 1-496, so be sure to adhere to traffic rules.

  • Where are the best places to park in Lansing?

    Lansing has plenty of parking lots, garages, and on-street parking sections where you can safely park your vehicle. The Albert Avenue Garage is a convenient place with ample parking space that charges $1.50 for 2h. For other affordable parking options, you can leave your car at the North Grand Ramp for $3 for 2h or the City of Lancing Lot 50 at $36 per month. The city has a modernized parking system to make it easier for you to find parking spaces.

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

    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 Lansing?

    A Standard car hire in Lansing costs R1 245 per day, on average.

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

    A Full Size car hire in Lansing costs R1 530 per day, on average.

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

    A Special car hire in Lansing costs R1 048 per day, on average.

Lansing 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.

Avis

Cleanliness

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Lansing

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Locations in Lansing

2601 E Michigan Ave

+1 517 333 7963

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

4100 Capital City Boulevard

+1 517 323 9132

Monday07:30 - 19:00
Tuesday07:30 - 19:00
Wednesday07:30 - 19:00
Thursday07:30 - 19:00
Friday07:30 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

the woman who checked mo out was friendly ad gave me a new suv.

10,0 Wonderful

S., May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very friendly and efficient.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

After I paid to reserve online Avis called and said they had no cars available. I was still charged. Please refund.

1 out of 2

National

7,6

Good

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

6.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

One location in Lansing

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Locations in Lansing

4100 Capitol City Blvd

+1 844 868 8509

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday11:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

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Hertz

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.5

Value for money

7.3

One location in Lansing

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Locations in Lansing

4100 Capital City Blvd

+1 517 321 1445

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday11:00 - 16:00
Sunday11:00 - 16:00

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
I bought the car through kayak, then upgraded the car when I arrived. Instead of upgrading the first purchase, they charged me for a different car, so I had to pay for two cars when I only used one.

6,0 Okay

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes

Cons:

Have the van there, I might get one today

1 out of 2

Budget

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Lansing

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Locations in Lansing

2601 E Michigan Ave

+1 517 337 3158

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

4100 Capital City Boulevard

+1 517 323 2916

Monday07:30 - 19:00
Tuesday07:30 - 19:00
Wednesday07:30 - 19:00
Thursday07:30 - 19:00
Friday07:30 - 19:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Nadia, Mar 2025

Intermediate

KAYAK
Perfect there was no problem and the service was so quick

10,0 Wonderful

paul, Aug 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Inside windshield should be washed every rental

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
Appreciate the professional staff and upgrade - good value for a days rental -

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2022

KAYAK
Always love Budget.

8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was the best!...provided special arrangements to accommodate our late arrival needs, which was much appreciated...can't say enough positive things about them!

4,0 Mediocre

Maria, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The rental counter was closed when our flight arrived. Our reservation was for 8pm. Rental counter closes at 7...on a Friday night...when there were reservations and flights still coming in. Poor practice to operate like this. We were only one of many from our flight in the same situation. We had to cab to the hotel and back again in the morning. There was also no snow brush/scraper in the car which was covered in snow and ice when we we picked up the car the next day. The car smelled of heavy smoke. Overall miserable experience.

1 out of 6

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

6.4

Comfort

5.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.9

Value for money

5.8

4 locations in Lansing

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Locations in Lansing

2311 E Michigan Ave

+1 517 374 2880

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

4100 Capitol City Blvd

+1 517 703 8060

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday11:00 - 16:00
Sunday08:00 - 17:00

6001 South Cedar Street

+1 517 394 5575

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

7200 W Saginaw Hwy

+1 517 627 8717

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Kirsten, Aug 2025

Compact SUV

KAYAK
My rental was fast and easy, gratefully considering it was at the end of a long hellacious travel day. Even though the rental agent was in her first week, it was still a very quick and painless process.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Was given a smaller car than the one that was booked. Space not enough for luggage for an airport drop off.

10,0 Wonderful

Terri, Oct 2024

Luxury SUV

KAYAK
Every staff person we interacted with were knowledgeable, helpful and extremely friendly! We will definitely rent another car from this Enterprise location again.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
They told me they couldn't rent me a car without flight information. So if I was your company I would take them off your search list.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Passenger van

KAYAK
I made my reservation 3 weeks early. 3 days before pick up they called to tell me they did not have the van size I needed at that location. They said they would help me find a van somewhere else and they never called me back again. I was very disappointed.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

It wasn't the locations fault. The staff was friendly.

Cons:

I reserved a car online through a discount dealer. So I blame them, really. It allowed me to make the reservation when in fact the location only had minivans left. The minivans would have cost an additional (approximately from memory) $150 or something. I couldn't afford that. Also this location was only accepting credit cards - no debit cards or cash.

1 out of 3

Easirent

4,6

Mediocre

One location in Lansing

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Locations in Lansing

Lansing, Capital City Airport

Opening times not available

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Eagle Rent A Car

No score available yet

One location in Lansing

Locations in Lansing

Lansing airport

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Lansing

Locations in Lansing

4100 Capitol City Blvd

Opening times not available

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No reviews available

VIPCars Recommendation

No score available yet

One location in Lansing

Locations in Lansing

4100 Capitol City Blvd, Lansing, , USA Michigan

+1 914 368 0091

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

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60 travellers who hired a car in Lansing gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4,7

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