Owensboro car hire

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Cheap car hire in Owensboro

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Most popular car type

Mini

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Owensboro car hire

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

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

You should book your car hire in Owensboro around 74 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Owensboro?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Owensboro are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (5.9, 8 reviews), Dollar (6.1), and Thrifty (5.7).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 5.9/10
Dollar
Dollar
Rated 6.1/10
Thrifty
Thrifty
Rated 5.7/10
Easirent
Easirent
Rated 4.6/10

What is the most popular rental car in Owensboro?

SUV rentals (Class Full-size SUV or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to rent in Owensboro. SUV rentals in Owensboro cost R1 403/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R1 203/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Owensboro is February at an average cost of R1 171/day. October is the most expensive month to hire a car in Owensboro when prices are R1 739/day on average, which tends to be 2 248% above the yearly average hire price for Owensboro.

Which car hire company in Owensboro has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car operates 5 locations in Owensboro, more than any other car hire company.

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Owensboro

  • Booking car rentals in Owensboro allows you to traverse this cultural hub of western Kentucky with greater flexibility. Although Owensboro Transit System offers reliable and affordable transportation services in the city, its disadvantage lies in the fixed routes and departure times. With Owensboro car rentals, you can choose your own time and depart for your destination when it is most convenient for you. Smothers Park is one of the city’s most popular attractions sites you may visit using your rented car and have some great outdoor time.
  • Renting a car at Owensboro–Daviess County Airport enables you to enjoy self-drive to Owensboro city center or any destination of your choice. The airport does not have an on-site car rental facility. However, the two major Owensboro car rentals, Hertz and Enterprise, avail courtesy shuttles to ferry their customers from the airport to their respective nearby car rental locations freely. For example, it takes about 15 minutes for a shuttle to arrive at the car rental location from the airport.
  • You need to remember two key things whenever driving a car from any of the car rentals in Owensboro. Most of the roads in downtown Owensboro are narrow and regularly have motorists turning at any slightest opportunity. Therefore, it will be safer for you to drive at a lower speed always while keeping an eye on the other motorists. When driving in Owensboro’s central business districts, you should remember that there are quite a number of pedestrians, many of whom jump into the road without checking the oncoming vehicles.
  • You are likely to experience difficulties driving your rental car in Owensboro during the Multicultural Festival. During this event, which takes place on the third Saturday of August every year, there are significant interruptions in the traffic. Most of the roads in Owensboro experience heavy traffic. With your rented car, you are likely to spend longer than usual time to trying to access your preferred destination.
  • Compact hire cars in Owensboro are around 20% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Owensboro

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

    Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in Owensboro?

    A Mini car hire in Owensboro costs R1 792 per day, on average.

  • How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Owensboro?

    An Intermediate car hire in Owensboro costs R1 336 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in Owensboro?

    A Standard car hire in Owensboro costs R1 253 per day, on average.

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

    Car rentals in Owensboro avail a variety of car types, including Economy, Compact SUV, and Intermediate SUVs. The type of car you choose will depend on the number of people you are traveling with and the nature of your destination. An economy car is ideal if you are traveling alone or with another person. If you are traveling with your family or friends, consider a Compact SUV or Intermediate SUV, which accommodates up to four or five adults, respectively. An Intermediate SUV will also be a good option if you are visiting an off-road destination.

  • What is the speed limit in Owensboro?

    The speed limits to observe while driving in Owensboro varies slightly on different roads and regions. Unless otherwise posted, you should observe a speed limit of 35 mph. The limit is lower when driving on roads within residential areas, schools, or within the central business district, where you should observe a speed limit of 30 mph. On major Interstate highways in Owensboro, the posted speed limit is 55 mph. The city doesn’t have speed cameras, but traffic police pull over drivers who violate speed limit rules and issue speeding tickets.

  • Where are the best places to park in Owensboro?

    Owensboro has several public garages, which provide affordable and reliable parking spots to drivers. Owensboro Town Center, which has 2050 spots, is one of the places you will reliably get a space to park your car at any time. Another popular parking lot you may consider is Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport. This is more suitable for those who are in the city for the first time or are not very conversant with routes and other parking lots. Apart from these parking garages, you can also park your car conveniently on the streets. You will pay about $2 per hour if you park your car on Owensboro streets between 7 am and 9 pm, from Monday to Saturday.

Owensboro car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

5.5

5 locations in Owensboro

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2101 E Parrish Ave

+1 270 926 4477

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
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Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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2200 Airport Rd

+1 270 926 4477

Monday08:00 - 17:30
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Friday08:00 - 17:30
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5220 Division St

+1 812 473 4411

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
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703 Salem Dr

+1 270 685 2220

Monday08:00 - 17:30
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Saturday09:00 - 13:00
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8400 W State Rd 66

+1 812 858 1148

Monday08:00 - 17:30
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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Standard

KAYAK
I never got a freaking car

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

I never got a car. The reservation was made the same day and the girl told me that there was not enough time to get a car there. I was then put on a waiting list at both locations in Owensboro. I never got a call about the reservation even the next today. Was in Owensboro, KY visiting, with no car for the weekend. I would have expected at least a call the next day. At that point, there was no reason to get a car because I was leaving town Monday. I have rented a car many times before in my travels back to Owensboro, and never experienced this. I was very disappointed and had to change many plans due to not having a car available.

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly and informative.

Cons:

Car could have been a little cleaner. Big nothing major. Car could have had a few more bells and whistles.

10,0 Wonderful

Tim, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was very professional, friendly and helpful...greeted me promptly and had us on the road in no time.

Cons:

Inside of windshield was very dirty...otherwise was a great deal.

1 out of 3

Dollar

6,1

Okay

One location in Owensboro

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1396 N Green River Road

+1 812 471 8196

Monday08:00 - 17:30
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Thrifty

5,7

Fair

One location in Owensboro

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1396 N Green River Road

+1 812 471 8196

Monday08:00 - 17:30
Tuesday08:00 - 17:30
Wednesday08:00 - 17:30
Thursday08:00 - 17:30
Friday08:00 - 17:30
Saturday09:00 - 13:00

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Easirent

4,6

Mediocre

One location in Owensboro

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Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport

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Hertz

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2 locations in Owensboro

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1396 N Green River Road

+1 812 471 8196

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

400 Marywood Dr

+1 270 826 8017

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact

KAYAK
Terrible - it wasn't fulfilled. I got a call the morning of my rental saying there were no cars.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Reserved car online for noon pickup on Saturday. Called at 12:15 to make sure everything was ready before driving to rental office, only to learn the office closed at noon and would not reopen until Monday. This left me in a difficult spot, but things got worse when I went online to cancel the reservation and was charged a $306 cancellation fee. I won’t be renting from Hertz again.

4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
The people at the place we’re so nice and helpful. The car however smelled of smoke. The car had been cleaned and smelled strong of air freshener until the 3rd day when that wore off and the smell of stale cigarettes took over the car.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2021

KAYAK
I rented a car for a week from the Green River road Evansville Indiana location and I was told by a rep that if I returned the car earlier than when my reservation ended I would be reimbursed for the days I did not use the vehicle. I returned the car on the 3rd day of my rental and I was charged the full amount. If I would have known I would be charged the full amount I would have let the rental sit in my driveway for 4 more days. I told that to the person I returned it to and she said yeah that would be smarter "but there is nothing she can do about it now" because she had already processed the return. I asked if there was someone else I could speak to and she gave me customer services number. I called customer service on Monday (11/8) and they told me they could adjust my bill to the daily rate for a compact car but they could not do the refund until I was fully charged so to call back after Wednesday. I called back Friday (11/12) and they are now saying my bill should be even more than what I paid for it. If that was the case why would it make any sense for them to tell me to call back so I can be charged even more for returning a car half a week early so Hertz can benefit from charging me the full week and charging whoever else they rent it to that day. I am very unhappy with the misinformation I was given and how I was yanked around and wasted my time. I want to be reimbursed for the 4 days I did not use the rental car which is over half of my rental agreement. This is deceitful and Hertz is now able to use the vehicle for other customers that I returned early only at a cost to me. I am very unhappy with how I was treated as a Gold Plus Rewards member. I will not be using Hertz again.

1 out of 4

5 travellers who hired a car in Owensboro gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

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