Truckee car hire

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Most popular car type

Standard

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Truckee car hire

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

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

You should book your car hire in Truckee around 35 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in Truckee?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in Truckee are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.3, 4 reviews), National (7.7), and Hertz (5.9).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 7.3/10
National
National
Rated 7.7/10
Hertz
Hertz
Rated 5.9/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 0.0/10

What is the most popular car to hire in Truckee?

SUV cars (Nissan Rogue or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in Truckee. SUV cars in Truckee cost R2 118/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R951/day.

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

The cheapest month to hire a car in Truckee is December at an average cost of R1 402/day. November is the most expensive month to hire a car in Truckee when prices are R2 237/day on average, which tends to be 2 357% above the yearly average hire price for Truckee.

Which car hire company in Truckee has the most locations?

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

KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Truckee

  • When visiting Truckee, you should rent a car. Renting a car from a car rental in Truckee will allow you to extensively tour this city, given that you’ll be able to move from one attraction to another without hassle. Some of the local attractions you’ll be able to easily get to with a rental car include Northstar California Resort, Sugar Bowl Resort, Boreal Mountain California, Donner Lake, Donner Memorial State Park, Donner Pass, Alder Creek Adventure Center, Martis Creek Wildlife Area, and Pacific Crest Trail.
  • Reno Tahoe Airport is the closest airport to Truckee that serves commercial flights. Thus, if you plan flying into Truckee, this is the airport you’ll land at. At this airport, you can rent a car with ease. This is because it has counters for Truckee car rentals such as Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. The counters for these car rentals are found in the airport’s baggage claim area. This being the case, you will simply walk to your preferred car rental’s desk.
  • In Truckee, you will have a smooth driving experience. This is primarily because this city features wide roads with proper signage and paths for non-driving road users. However, when driving your car rental in Truckee, you should adopt a number of defensive driving techniques. This is because not all local motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians follow traffic rules. The techniques you need to adopt include staying focused on your driving and the road, keeping an eye on your surrounding and scanning far ahead, staying safely distant from the vehicles around you, avoiding the blind spots of other vehicles, avoiding unnecessarily changing lanes, and maintaining low speeds.
  • A majority of Truckee locals depend on their cars to move about. As a result, from time to time, the roads in this city usually experience traffic. In the morning, this usually occurs between 7 am and 9 am, while in the evening, it tends to happen between 4 pm and 6 pm. With this in mind, you should have a GPS navigation system installed in your rental car. Doing so is in your best interest because this system will assist you to know the real-time traffic conditions of the local roads you intend to use. Other than traffic, the other difficulty you may have to contend with while driving your car rental in Truckee is snow. This is because from November to April, this city faces heavy snowing. If you plan on driving during these months, you should have winter tires installed on your rental. With a set of winter tires, you’ll be able to wade through the snowy roads without hassle.
  • Compact hire cars in Truckee are around 47% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in Truckee

  • Which car hire agencies are at Reno airport (RNO)?

    The only car hire company onsite at Reno airport is Avis.

  • Which car hire companies will pick you up at Reno airport (RNO)?

    The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Reno airport to off-airport locations is Avis.

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

    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 Truckee?

    A Standard car hire in Truckee costs R4 381 per day, on average.

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

    An Intermediate car hire in Truckee costs R1 547 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Compact car hire cost in Truckee?

    A Compact car hire in Truckee costs R2 169 per day, on average.

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

    Car rentals in Truckee offer various rentals, including economy, compact, intermediate, standard, full-size sedans, pickup trucks, compact SUV, and intermediate SUV rentals. When choosing your car rental in Truckee, you should consider the number of individuals you’ll travel with. In case you intend to travel solo or with one other individual, you should rent an economy or compact rental. On the contrary, if you plan to travel with up to four other persons, you should rent a full-size or premium sedan. Additionally, you should consider the destinations you plan to visit. Suppose you intend to visit off-road destinations. In that case, you should rent an SUV.

  • What’s the speed limit in Truckee?

    The speed limit for most roads in Truckee is 25 mph. Only 12 roads within the town’s limits have higher speed limits. The notable roads with higher speed limits include Glenshire Drive, Donner Pass Road, and West River Street.

  • Where are the best places to park in Truckee?

    Truckee has numerous metered on-street parking spots on streets such as Donner Pass Road, Spring Street, Bridge Street, Church Street, Jibboom Street, and West River Street. From Monday to Saturday, the spots must be paid for between 10 am to 6 pm. On Sundays and other recognized holidays, they are free of charge.

Truckee car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.3

Value for money

7.3

4 locations in Truckee

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10266 Truckee Airport Road

+1 530 550 1550

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11555 S Virginia St

+1 775 853 4894

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2707 S Virginia St

+1 775 332 0405

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809 W 4th St

+1 775 328 1671

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Standard

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They called me the day before to switch pick up locations. I showed up at the new location and they closed a few minutes early. I went back to the airport and the enterprise at airport luckily honored my quote however I had to pay the high airport fees. really inconvenient back and forth just to get a car

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Economy

KAYAK
Josh and team did a great job getting us on our way quickly and maintained communication along the way as the car was prepared. Pickup at the scheduled time and drop-off after hours could not have been easier or more convenient.

10,0 Wonderful

Jack, Jun 2021

KAYAK
Alyce in the office was very professional and helped me with a couple problems I had.

1 out of 2

National

7,7

Good

One location in Truckee

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Locations in Truckee

10266 Truckee Airport Rd

+1 530 550 8403

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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Hertz

5,9

Fair

3 locations in Truckee

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10266 Truckee Ap Rd

+1 530 550 9191

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10356 Truckee Airport Rd

+1 775 785 2650

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13031 Ritzcarlton Highlands Ct

+1 530 200 8038

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Avis

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One location in Truckee

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5485 Meadowood Mall Circle

+1 775 851 4286

Monday08:00 - 17:00
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One location in Truckee

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Locations in Truckee

5485 Meadowood Mall Circle

+1 775 826 4166

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
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Friday08:00 - 17:00
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8,0 Very Good

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact

KAYAK
The experience was nice, the associates were very hospitable. The only complaint I have was that the car was not clean on the outside, and I was given a car that displayed, “Maintenance Required “.

1 out of 1

3 travellers who hired a car in Truckee gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.0

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Pick-up locationTruckee
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