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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in West Hartford

  • By getting a West Hartford car rental, you can not only explore the city, but you will also benefit from a number of advantages. Car rentals in West Hartford allow you to choose the best routes to go to the places you want to go in the city. You can experience a greater sense of independence and diversity with a car rental in West Hartford, rather than having to be dependent on predetermined public transportation routes. Reaching well-liked destinations like Elizabeth Park and West Hartford Reservoir is made simple with a car rental in West Hartford.
  • Bradley International Airport (BDL) is the closest airport to West Hartford and is situated around 18 miles from the city center. Direct shuttle services are offered by Avis, Budget, and Hertz, among others. The airport's ground transportation center houses all rental car companies, making it simple for you to pick up and return your West Hartford car rental. The flexibility to choose from a wide range of rental car options and the comfort of driving your favorite rental car make renting a car from BDL a logical choice.
  • There are many considerations when thinking about using car rentals in West Hartford. Children under the age of seven or anyone under the height of 4'9" are required to ride in booster seats to assure their safety. Keep in mind, too, that rental companies might charge more for these special seats. It's important to be alert when driving rental cars in West Hartford because pedestrians and cyclists share the roads with cars. Because of this, law enforcement in West Hartford, Connecticut, places an increased priority on the enforcement of traffic laws in order to keep everyone safe.
  • In West Hartford, Connecticut, there is heavy traffic during business hours, especially in the mornings and evenings when there are the most commuters. From 7:30 am to 9:30 am and 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm, there is a noticeable traffic increase on the major thoroughfares, particularly Farmington Avenue, South Main Street, and New Britain Avenue. It's advised to leave at least 20 minutes before your usual scheduled departure time if you plan to utilize these specific roads during those times.
  • Book your car hire in West Hartford at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Full-size hire cars in West Hartford are around 51% more expensive than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in West Hartford

  • How much is the price of fuel in West Hartford?

    The average price of fuel in West Hartford is R61,40 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between R737 and R982, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular car hire in West Hartford?

    Full-size (Chevrolet Suburban or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in West Hartford.

  • How can I find car hires near me in West Hartford?

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

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

    A Full Size car hire in West Hartford costs R2 611 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Standard car hire cost in West Hartford?

    A Standard car hire in West Hartford costs R1 804 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car hire cost in West Hartford?

    A Mini car hire in West Hartford costs R1 898 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving a car rental in West Hartford?

    When getting a car rental in West Hartford, Connecticut, many people choose compact and sedan cars. The comfort, ease, and relatively low fuel consumption of these cars impact this decision. These characteristics make them a great choice for daily travel on West Hartford, Connecticut's well-kept municipal roadways. However, it's important to consider the option of renting an SUV or a dual-cab truck as your West Hartford car rental if you require more adaptability and storage space for your driving demands.

  • What’s the speed limit when driving a car rental in West Hartford?

    If you plan to use car rentals in West Hartford, please obey the posted speed limits. The maximum speed limit in a school zone in West Hartford is 20 mph, unless the road signs indicate otherwise. In both urban and non-urban areas of West Hartford, the upper speed restriction is 30 mph. Use caution and limit your speed to no more than 70 mph when driving on freeways and motorways.

  • Where are the best places to park a car rental in West Hartford, CT?

    There are several parking garages and lots throughout the town, particularly around popular spots like Blue Back Square and West Hartford Center. Some examples include Isham Garage (17 Isham Road), Brace Road Lot (across from Whole Foods), and LaSalle Road Lot (LaSalle Road). West Hartford also has metered street parking in various commercial areas.

West Hartford car rental reviews and directory 
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Avis

6,8

Okay

Best rated

One location in West Hartford

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Locations in West Hartford

55 Kane St

+1 860 727 6992

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Budget

6,4

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One location in West Hartford

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55 Kane St

+1 860 727 6994

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Dollar

6,5

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One location in West Hartford

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1005 New Britain Avenue

+1 860 953 1069

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Thrifty

6,5

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One location in West Hartford

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1005 New Britain Avenue

+1 860 953 1069

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

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2 locations in West Hartford

Locations in West Hartford

160 Park Road

+1 860 232 6665

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
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Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 14:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

47 Airport Rd

+1 860 296 2511

Monday07:30 - 17:00
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Saturday00:00 - 00:00
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10,0 Wonderful

Susan, Sept 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
excellent- great service and car was clean and in great condition

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
I received a lesser car than the reserved a Chevrolet Malibu and no reduction in price was made.

6,8 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The process for both pick-up and drop-off were super quick and easy, despite obvious limitations with covid.

Cons:

They left me in the dark about my refund for my deposit for using a debit card at pick-up. Still unsure if and when I’ll be receiving it back.

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2022

KAYAK
They don’t even have cars available what I selected . Online it’s shows available but they called and says that car is not available then I called the other location to make sure if they have mini van available there costumer service confirmed me that this location have mini van available I asked her twice to make sure if they have mini van because last location didn’t have it even it was shown available online but she confirmed it’s available but same thing happen when I was close to there location I received call from that location that they don’t have mini van available I don’t y they can’t keep there system updated it’s was so frustrating

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2022

KAYAK
After booking online and receiving a confirmation number I was told the morning of the rental that they didn’t have a car for me. That’s the second time they have done that . I will NEVER use Enterprise again!!!

3,9 Poor

Tristan, Sept 2021

KAYAK
We got a great deal on the rental at an enterprise on “airport road”. Unfortunately, that was NOT the enterprise actually AT the airport. So my wife, my fifteen-month-old, our copious luggage and our carseat were all stranded, the place we had our reservation at had just closed, and we were told we’d have to take an Uber to our hotel, then another Uber the next day to pick up the car from the proper location. Embarrassed, we accepted the expensive mistake, and started looking into getting an Uber that could fit all our bags (probably a minivan? Probably a hundred-dollar ride?) But just as we were reeling from TGAT sticker shock, lo! The enterprise representative had returned with a solution just for us! They had a minivan there we could rent. We were so relieved at avoiding the expensive Uber, we didn’t think to ask the cost of the minivan, and it wasn’t mentioned. As it turns out, that was an EXPENSIVE mistake on my part. After signing the paperwork, our budget reservation (at $70/day) had suddenly turned into a $200/day disaster. I should have said something, but I was too stunned and embarrassed and it was too late—I’d already signed. But MAN! Talk about a bait-and-switch! I know… it’s my fault for mixing where I had to be to pick up the car, and it’s my fault for signing without asking the price first, but that doesn’t stop the whole thing from feeling predatory and kinda gross, not to mention personally pretty traumatizing. Now, to be fair, everything ELSE about the car rental experience was excellent and I have zero complaints. Return was a breeze, the car itself was fantastic, everyone was kind and the lady at the return even offered to drop the car off at the terminal, if that would make things easier with our child, but we declined, partially out of worry that it might include an extra charge of some kind. Nevertheless, the glossed-over, hand-waved cost-tripling was just too traumatic, budget-wise. I’ll be avoiding Enterprise, Alamo, and National in the future.

Hertz

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2 locations in West Hartford

Locations in West Hartford

1005 New Britain Avenue

+1 860 953 1069

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
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Saturday09:00 - 14:00

880 Weathersfield Avenue

+1 860 296 3125

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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1,9 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK
Very disappointed. They took the reservation but when I got to the rental counter after taking a $30 Uber ride from the airport. I was told that they had no cars and could not fullfil my reservation. The desk clerk also said that they had taken another 120 reservations overnight and they would be unable to fill those too. What is the point of taking a reservation knowing that you are not going to be able to honor the commitment? This was very poor service and I shall not be using Hertz anytime soon.

2,0 Poor

Nithin, Apr 2021

KAYAK

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i couldnt get a reserve a car even though i made the reservation and paid for insurance . very bad service my weekend trip was destroyed. such an unreliable service

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

The windows on the vehicle needed to be cleaned inside AND out.

4,4 Mediocre

Glenda, May 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

I likes the easy process

Cons:

I don’t own a credit card, and at the time of pick up that’s what i was asked for. I had to delay my trip

1,9 Poor

Matt, Oct 2021

KAYAK
Can't say enough negative things. I called Hertz to move the reservation date, and they didn't properly enter the information. The location I went to for pickup didn't have my car, despite my reservation. I had to uber 30 miles in the opposite direction, I was going to get a vehicle that was of worse quality (no USB imput or AC) than what I had paid for. I understand everybody is struggling with inventory, but I wont' be using Hertz again if I can help it.

1,9 Poor

Anonymous, Sept 2021

KAYAK
They didn’t actually have a car reserved for me. After making my reservation, I called the day of to confirm. They told me there were not any cars in the area. Their website allows people to overbook. They were not going to reach out and inform me of this either. Their plan was to have me show up and learn the hard way that they didn’t have any cars available for my reservation.

Sixt

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One location in West Hartford

Locations in West Hartford

200 Prospect Ave

+1 860 232 7368

Monday08:00 - 18:00
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1,9 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK
I couldn't reach support. No live people. They messed up my booking and when I went to cancel it online they tried to charge me 400. So I had to call my credit card company to dispute. They someone called me from the company to confirm I was taking the car two days prior to the booking and was a complete dock saying it was my fault. Do not do business with this company

2,0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

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Pros:

Nothing at all after checking my reservation it stated that sixt will be closing at 3pm and we gave them a call to let them know that our flight will be getting in at 2:15 pm and once we got there we was told that someone else took the car that we reserved for weeks ago. This facility rather more money over customer service I will not be booking with this company ever again even if it's my last resort. I will take a lyfe or Uber first before stepping into this establishment again

10,0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly and prompt with explaining rental details.

9,6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Cons:

Not much

1,9 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2021

KAYAK
No one was at the building, no one was available to call about our pickup appointment, just a automated phone tree. Canceled appointment and rebooked with Hertz
315 travellers who hired a car in West Hartford gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.6

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