West Lafayette car hire

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Cheap car hire in West Lafayette

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Economy
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Compact
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Intermediate
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Standard
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People carrier
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Most popular car type

Standard

KAYAK’s insights & trends for West Lafayette car hire

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

How far in advance should you book car hire in West Lafayette?

You should book your car hire in West Lafayette around 66 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.

What is the best car hire company in West Lafayette?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire companies in West Lafayette are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.6, 1 review), National (7.7), and Thrifty (7.1).
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rated 7.6/10
National
National
Rated 7.7/10
Thrifty
Thrifty
Rated 7.1/10
Avis
Avis
Rated 0.0/10

What is the most popular car to hire in West Lafayette?

Intermediate cars (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) are the most popular type of vehicle to hire in West Lafayette. Intermediate cars in West Lafayette cost R890/day on average, though some users have found deals as low as R677/day.

What is the cheapest month to hire a car in West Lafayette?

The cheapest month to hire a car in West Lafayette is January at an average cost of R836/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in West Lafayette when prices are R1 299/day on average, which tends to be 1 993% above the yearly average hire price for West Lafayette.

Which car hire company in West Lafayette has the most locations?

Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National operate 2 locations each in West Lafayette, more than any other car hire company.

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

  • To gain movement flexibility during your stay in West Lafayette, consider renting a car from the several car rentals in West Lafayette. Unlike the public means of transport that may confine you to their fixed schedules, your rented car will allow you to drive to and from your destinations within and outside Lafayette on your own schedules and routes. Among the destinations you could tour with your rented car from West Lafayette car rentals are; Mackey  Arena, Jerry E Clegg Botanic gardens, and Wolf Park tourist attractions.
  • Most travelers flying to West Lafayette would land at Akron-Canton Regional Airport (CAK). To conveniently travel from CAK to your far-off destinations in West Lafayette, consider renting a car from a number of CAK’s onsite car rentals. Among these West Lafayette car rentals are; Enterprise and Avis car rentals. The Enterprise car rental counter is located directly behind the baggage claim carousel, while the Avis counter is located in the baggage claim area.
  • When driving your rented car from your preferred car rentals in West Lafayette, you should be careful not to hit cyclists and jaywalkers. During weekends and holidays, the city is full of both local and international tourists who take leisurely strolls down the sidewalks. As they enjoy the beautiful views of the city’s art within the historic downtown, some would find themselves crisscrossing Downtown roads without considering oncoming motorists. When driving your rented car from Lafayette car rentals through residential places, you should also be careful not to hit cyclists who enter the road without prior indications.
  • Fall the favorite seasons for the Lafayette locals as it marks their harvest period. Despite the excitement of the good harvest, movement on the major roads is significantly impacted. When driving your rented car from the car rentals in Lafayette during the fall harvest, you should keep in mind that most local and highway roads would record a higher number of slow-moving agricultural equipment, among them tractors, grain wagons, and combines. This equipment may cause traffic snarl-ups on the major roads making it difficult for other road users to reach their destinations in time.
  • Standard hire cars in West Lafayette are around 73% cheaper than other car types, on average

FAQs about hiring a car in West Lafayette

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

    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 West Lafayette?

    A Standard car hire in West Lafayette costs R474 per day, on average.

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

    A Mini car hire in West Lafayette costs R2 280 per day, on average.

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

    A Full Size car hire in West Lafayette costs R3 460 per day, on average.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in West Lafayette?

    When renting your car from car rentals in West Lafayette, you should consider the following two main factors. First, consider the available parking spaces. Most destinations within the city center will result in parking difficulties. For easier parking, you may then consider renting a compact car that is able to squeeze into limited parking lots. Second, consider the number of users. If the number is higher than four, then an SUV or a minibus should dominate your car type options. This may, however, require you to make prior bookings for the parking spots.

  • What’s the speed limit in West Lafayette?

    To remain on the right side of the law, you will be expected to strictly observe the posted speed limits for most local roads when driving your rented car from your chosen car rental among the major car rentals in West Lafayette. You will have to maintain a 30 mph speed limit when driving through the residential streets, 20 mph when driving in the school zones, and 15 mph when driving through the alleys.

  • Where are the best places to park in West Lafayette?

    For easier parking, you should consider booking a hotel with free onsite parking. If you fail to access one, you will be forced to budget for your car rental from West Lafayette car rentals’ parking in the public parking lots. Among the safe and secure parking options to consider in West Lafayette are West Lafayette Public Library Parking Garage, located along N Chauncey Ave, Grant Street Parking Garage (PGG), located along 120 Grant Street, and 120 Grant St-based Wood Street Garage.

West Lafayette car rental reviews and directory

 
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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

6.0

Comfort

8.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

8.0

2 locations in West Lafayette

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Locations in West Lafayette

1411 Sagamore Pkwy N

+1 765 250 4852

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

1452 Aviation Dr

+1 765 463 4804

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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2,0 Poor

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

They were nice, as was the vehicle

Cons:

We went without a vehicle for half of the time we paid for

1 out of 1

National

7,7

Good

2 locations in West Lafayette

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Locations in West Lafayette

1452 Aviation Dr

+1 765 463 4804

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

3705 Mccarty Ln

+1 765 448 4246

Monday05:00 - 21:00
Tuesday05:00 - 21:00
Wednesday05:00 - 21:00
Thursday05:00 - 21:00
Friday05:00 - 21:00
Saturday05:00 - 21:00
Sunday05:00 - 21:00

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Thrifty

7,1

Good

One location in West Lafayette

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812 Sagamore Parkway North

+1 765 447 4038

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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Avis

No score available yet

One location in West Lafayette

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Locations in West Lafayette

840 Sagamore Parkway North

+1 765 446 1167

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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One location in West Lafayette

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Locations in West Lafayette

840 Sagamore Parkway North

+1 765 449 9130

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday09:00 - 12:00

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4,0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Economy

KAYAK
When I picked up they didn't provide an option to prepay for gas. Then when I asked I was told "Oh, it's too late I already checked out." It felt unreasonable that I was never given the option.

1 out of 2

Dollar

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One location in West Lafayette

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Locations in West Lafayette

812 Sagamore Parkway North

+1 765 447 4038

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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10,0 Wonderful

Twist, Jun 2025

Pick-up truck

KAYAK
Great

1 out of 1

Hertz

No score available yet

One location in West Lafayette

Locations in West Lafayette

812 Sagamore Parkway North

+1 765 447 4038

Monday08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday08:00 - 18:00
Thursday08:00 - 18:00
Friday08:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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One traveller who hired a car in West Lafayette gave the car agency they used an average rating of 7.3

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Pick-up locationWest Lafayette
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