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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Eugene
- A hire car is the perfect way to explore not only Eugene, but also other jaw-dropping locations in Oregon that are within reach. A car will give you the advantage of navigating freely across the state without having to depend on public transportation, allowing you to either go west to the Oregonian coast with its wild beaches, or east towards the many national forests of the Cascade Range, including Willamette National Forest, which is a 30-minute drive from Eugene.
- Most of the big car hire agencies, including Alamo, Avis, and Enterprise, can be found at Eugene Airport (EUG), also known as Mahlon Sweet Field, which is less than 12 miles northwest of the city center. The car hire desks are situated within the terminal – just follow the Baggage Claim signs and then take a right. The hire cars are typically parked across the street from the main entrance.
- Navigating Eugene is pretty straightforward, and you’ll be able to reach most places surrounding the city with a GPS. If you’re driving in the winter, remember you will most likely need good snow tires and chains. Oregon’s highways have “Snow Zone” signs, which indicate the current chain and traction tires’ requirements, so keep an eye out for those. If you’re driving in the rain or snow, allow yourself more time to get to places and be extra alert.
- Eugene is one of the least congested cities in the country, but you will still see more people on the roads during morning rush hour (between 7:30 a.m. and 9 a.m.), when people go to work and parents drop off their kids, and then again after 5 p.m., as everyone heads home. The I-5 towards Portland can get quite crowded too, so make sure you plan your journey in advance if you’re either heading there or driving from there to Eugene.
- 25% of our users found rental cars in Eugene for $190 or less
- Book your rental car in Eugene at least 4 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car in Eugene
What type of car is recommended for driving in Eugene?
A mid-sized sedan is a good option for travelers wanting to drive through Eugene and towards the coast. If you’re planning on heading to the mountains and lakes, and especially if you’re with family or a group of friends, an SUV might be the best option. In the winter, a four-wheel drive is especially recommended.
What’s the speed limit in Eugene?
The speed limit within the city is usually 25 miles per hour (mph), but it may be as low as 15 mph in certain residential areas, so keep an eye out for posted signs. Most open rural highways have a speed limit of 55 mph, and interstate highways have speed limits that range between 65 mph and 70 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Eugene?
The City of Eugene offers the first hour of parking free of charge, as well as weekends, in any of the many Overpark and Parkade parking garages downtown, such as the Public Library one. The rates thereafter are $1 per hour and $6 per day. Street parking meters operate from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and they charge about $1.20 for 60 minutes and $6 for five hours.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Eugene?
On average a hire car in Eugene costs $190 per day.
What is the best car hire company in Eugene?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire in Eugene is Hertz (6.8, 53 reviews).
How much is the price of fuel in Eugene?
The average price of fuel in Eugene is $5.83 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of uel costs between $70 and $93, depending on the car size.
Which hire car agencies are at Eugene airport (EUG)?
The only car hire company onsite at Eugene airport is Avis.
Which hire car agencies will pick you up at Eugene airport (EUG)?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Eugene airport to off-airport locations is Avis.
How can I find car hires near me in Eugene?
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 Eugene?
A Standard car hire in Eugene costs $164 per day, on average.
How much does a Full Size car hire cost in Eugene?
A Full Size car hire in Eugene costs $217 per day, on average.
How much does a Mini car hire cost in Eugene?
A Mini car hire in Eugene costs $183 per day, on average.
What is the most popular rental car location in Eugene?
In Eugene, cars are most frequently hired at Budget 28801 Douglas Drive, Suite 6 (12 km from city centre ).
How much does it cost to hire a car for a week in Eugene?
On average a car hire in Eugene costs $1,328 per week ($190 per day).
How much does it cost to hire a car long term for a month in Eugene?
On average a car hire in Eugene costs $5,691 per month ($190 per day).
Eugene car rental reviews and directory
Hertz
7.1
Good
110 reviewsCleanliness
7.3
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
7.0
2 locations in Eugene
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2.0 Poor
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2022
2.0 Poor
Dec 2022
2.0 Poor
Nov 2021
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2021
Alamo
8.4
Very Good
59 reviewsCleanliness
8.7
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.6
Value for money
7.8
One location in Eugene
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10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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Drop off was so fast!Cons:
Pickup had a long line.10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
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My flight got delayed by a full day and Kayak was no help. But I was able to call the Alamo desk directly and they fixed everything! The car I rented was perfect for my needs and the price was right!10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2020
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cool little car and worked great for my needs9.6 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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The staff was very friendly, fast and helpfulCons:
People had parked their cars along the side of the parking lot making it tricky to maneuver around them. Not your fault but maybe some no parking signs along the sides of your lot6.8 Okay
Dec 2019
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Staff was fine. Dropoff site poorly defined, couldn't find it, which lead to disastrous problems. All of the other car rental agencies have clearly marked paths to their return sites at PDX. ALAMO's sign is low and poorly lit and when your attention is directed to the overhead signs reading "rental car returns", it's very easy to miss.7.2 Good
Nov 2019
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Fast and easy serviceCons:
The car we got had some mechanisms not workingBudget
7.9
Good
51 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.3
Value for money
7.7
2 locations in Eugene
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8.0 Very Good
Nov 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
6.0 Okay
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Crystal the manager was terrific so it couldn’t have been too much better. She fixed a computer glitch that showed me bringing in the car with less miles than when I picked it up.2.0 Poor
Jun 2019
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Horrible customer service. Nothing to like.Cons:
Reserved and received a confirmation number. Paid an uber to get us to the pickup location only to have a very rude young lady say they dont honor reservations made in the last 24 hours. Completely bad attitude, unapologetic for our wasted time and money and no real explanation given for any of it.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
7.5
Good
82 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
7.5
3 locations in Eugene
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9.6 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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The 6th Ave staff was very helpful at pickup. When I arrived to pickup a car, several other customers were there too. The staff kept working until after 5 to adequately take care of everyone. The staffer helping me gave me good advice on a full size upgrade as I'd reserved an economy car that wouldn't perform sufficiently in the mountains where I was headed. At dropoff, I accidentally went to the 11th Ave location. The fellow there was very agreeable about checking the Dodge Charger in for me, and it was so very quick.4.8 Mediocre
Oct 2020
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The staff was very friendly and the drop-off process was quick and easy.Cons:
Pickup took 50 minutes. I had a confirmed booking for an economy car, but after a long wait, I received a mini-van. The van had a significant amount of dog hair in the rear seat, and only a quarter tank of gas.4.8 Mediocre
Aug 2020
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There was no pick up after reserving a pick up2.0 Poor
Jun 2020
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Told me they wouldn't do a pick-up or drop-off unless it was for an insurance claim. Ran my card for more than the agreed-upon amount causing it to be declined. Once I got that cleared up they said they can only run the card once per day. Asked if they can break a 20 so I can get change for the bus to go down to Avis, and they said they had no cash. Thanks for nothing5.2 Fair
May 2020
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Drop-off couldn't have been better - quick and friendly staff.Cons:
Woman at pick-up was rude. Acted like every action was a burden. Car was dirty.9.2 Wonderful
Oct 2019
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Damage to the passenger front hubcap was significant, but not noted. It took time to stand in line at Eugene and to have the damage documented so I wasn’t liable. Additionally a dedicated desk agent would have sped up the processDollar
6.7
Okay
35 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.0
Value for money
6.7
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10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The staff was helpful. The drop-off was very easy.Cons:
I wish it didn't cost so much to add other drivers to the rental agreement. That made it much more stressful to have to do all the driving for a week.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2021
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Staff was very friendly, efficient and helpful. Pick up and drop off couldn’t have been any easier10.0 Wonderful
Mar 2021
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Staff was friendly. Check out and in process was fast and easy. No issues with the car.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2021
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Friendly staff at drop off and pick up. Upgrade was appreciated. Vehicle worked well.Cons:
Would have preferred a more gas efficient vehicle for planned trip, pick up and drop off were different. We have rented where spouse is allowed to drive without additional expenses.8.0 Very Good
Dec 2020
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Staff was helpful in the rental process. Location of the rental booth.Cons:
Not going out in the pouring rain with my elderly father after traveling all day...then waiting fir the guy next to our car to find first gear to move his car so we could get in ours again with our elderly father who was completely soaked by then.10.0 Wonderful
Nov 2020
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The car pick-up at Eugene Municipal Airport (EUG) was very friendly. Especially, the young lady (Amber) at the Dollar Rent Counter at the airport was very helpful. She upgraded our car on our request with reasonable additional charge. This change made our long journey from Eugene, OR to Los Angeles, CA very comfortable.Cons:
Ref: Rental Record # 596198282; Vehicle: 2019 Chevrolet IMPALA License: CA 8JBG642 Car has in-built GPS, which was quite handy to go to different locations. But for a number new locations it didn't work as it was not updated. For example, it could not navigate us to some new locations in Folsom, CA. So we used our cellphone to drive to those locations. (GPS needs to be updated) The car drop-off was at LAX airport. We drop the car at the shown location. But it was difficult to locate the Dollar drop-off as there was no clear sign and we were in hurry to do it because the drop-off location was not in the airport. Shuttle takes the passenger from that location to the airport. We could see the Hetz sign only. However, on advised of the present staff we park the car at a location and left the car key inside the car as told. As per agreement, before handing over the car there, we filled the tank completely with the gas. The tank was full. (We wish if we could have some kind of written receipt for it. That the staff has taken the car in the same condition as it was handed to us. Gas tank is full, and we owe nothing.)National
8.0
Very Good
4 reviewsCleanliness
9.5
Comfort
9.5
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
6.5
One location in Eugene
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2.0 Poor
May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2021
Avis
7.2
Good
23 reviewsCleanliness
7.5
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
6.8
2 locations in Eugene
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8.0 Very Good
Oct 2020
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Drop off was easy.Cons:
I wanted to extend my rental, but there was no response at the local number and the National line couldn’t help. Ended up returning the car.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
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They had a 12 pass van for usCons:
It was clean and perfect. Nothing better4.8 Mediocre
Jul 2019
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I will write to Avis customer service.9.6 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Pick up and drop off were both super easy10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
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The staff at the Eugene office were incredibly helpful and kind. They made the car rental experience a great one!8.0 Very Good
Jul 2017
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They didn't have the size vehicle we reserved so they upgraded us to a size up for free.Cons:
When I booked the rental I put down the airport I wanted to pick up at and drop off at. When we arrived in Eugene we found out that they booked our rental off site and had to take a taxi to get our rental.U-Save
4.6
Mediocre
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One location in Eugene
Sunnycars
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One location in Eugene