KAYAK’s insights & trends for Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book a rental car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
You should book your rental car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the most popular rental car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
Hires in the SUV category (Dodge Durango or similar) are the most popular option in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport, costing $157/day on average. Some users have found deals as low as $114/day.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport is February at an average cost of $87/day. June is the most expensive month to hire a car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport when prices are $121/day on average, which tends to be 17% above the yearly average hire price for Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport.
Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport car rental price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right rental car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4WD
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
$68 - $125
All Car Types
$119 - $161
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
Small car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport typically costs around $97 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $68 per day, which is about 30% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 28% cheaper than the average car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport typically costs around $128 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $105 per day, which is about 18% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 4% cheaper than the average car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport typically costs around $135 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $110 per day, which is about 19% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 2% more expensive than the average car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport but offer more comfort for longer trips.
SUV hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport typically costs around $137 per day. The best time to book is February, when prices average $119 per day, which is about 14% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 3% more expensive than the average car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport typically costs around $163 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average $130 per day, which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 19% more expensive than the average car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport typically costs around $117 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $98 per day, which is about 17% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 13% cheaper than the average car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport typically costs around $177 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $151 per day, which is about 15% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 25% more expensive than the average car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport typically costs around $175 per day. The best time to book is September, when prices average $120 per day, which is about 32% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 24% more expensive than the average car hire in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
Good to know
Most popular car type
Medium
Top tips for hiring a car at Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
A car rental at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) is a suitable alternative to other modes of transport like the bus or taxis. Not only does a rental car easily get you to your hotel, but it also allows you to move around comfortably during your time in the city. Car rentals are affordable compared to taxis for getting around the city. They also save on time, especially when compared to buses which operate on a fixed schedule and may be unavailable on certain days of the week.
The rental car center at CVG is part of the terminal building, so renters should be able to access it easily without shuttle services. The car center is just a short walk from the baggage claim area adjacent to Ground Transport West. Counters are situated on Floors 1 to 4 from the baggage claim area. For instance, rental counters of agencies like SIXT, Budget, and Payless are on Floor 4, while Dollar and Hertz have counters on Floor 2.
It's best to drop off your car rental at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport before the expiry of the rental period. You will incur a late return fee if you drop off the rental outside the time agreed with your provider. Moreover, you'll incur an additional if you make the drop-off outside the operating hours of your provider. When making the drop-off, follow the car rental return signs. Ensure you have recorded your mileage and fuel level before dropping the rental agreement at the counter.
Do you want a smooth rental experience when you arrive at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport? Consider booking a flight that arrives at CVG between 9 am and 4 pm when the airport is less crowded and less busy. This way, you won't have to endure long lines at the rental counters, which can be frustrating, especially after a long flight. It's also best to fly to the airport during the weekdays as the airport tends to be busy on weekends.
Book your car hire at Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about renting a car at Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Where are the car rental companies situated at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport?
Agencies like SIXT, Avis, Thrifty, Dollar, and Payless all have counters at the rental car center of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The counters are next to the Ground Transport West, connected to the terminal building. This is along 3057 Terminal Drive, with no shuttle needed to get to the counters from the baggage claim level. Once you exit the baggage claim area, the entrance to the rental car center will be on your right.
Which rental companies are most convenient at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport?
Alamo and SIXT are the most convenient rental providers for car rental at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. The companies operate from early morning to 11 pm every day, giving travelers enough room to pick up and drop off their rentals. Moreover, they also provide after-hours return and pick-up services at a small fee upon request. Alamo also provides renters the option of skipping the counter during renting by having an accelerated check-in option on their website.
What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport’s car rental center?
All renters at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport car rental should be at least 25 years. Renters above 21 years can also acquire rentals but will incur a daily underage surcharge. They must present a valid driver’s license and a major credit card like Visa and Mastercard. The name on the driver’s license should match that on the credit card. You can also present a debit card accompanied by a document showing proof of residency, like a utility bill, not dated more than 30 days.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.
Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport car rental reviews and directory
My car was at the wrong airport. When I tried to have it transferred they refused and made buy another rental.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2025
Compact SUV
There was no shuttle, they have moved on site and no one was there when I landed. This stranded me in Cincinnati.
8.0 Very Good
Bruno, Jun 2025
Supplier choice
The only thing is, I find the process at the desk a little bit tedious
2.0 Poor
Leng, Mar 2024
Supplier choice
Did not get the rental due to the unruly Hertz worker at the location. Refund requested
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
Shoulda gone with enterprise
4.0 Mediocre
jesus, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
Upon getting vehicle. Upon starting vehicle, it flashed a message that back tire treading low, needs Maintenace or checked. I asked the gentleman working about it at the exit. He said don't worry about it. 'You should be OK' didn't sound promising. So, I asked the supervisor on duty, he said let's switch your vehicle out. Then, upon turning in the vehicle, the scan person was out to lunch, although 3 able bodies sitting and or standing there said just leave the key in the car and when she gets back from lunch, we will make sure to let her know to scan your vehicle back and email you a receipt. Been over 14 hours since that occurred still no receipt. Concerning that 3 employees can sit and aren't crossed train to scan a vehicle in. Doesn't make sense to me. This is a very sad situation at CVG airport.
1 out of 7
National
10.0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Locations in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Every person that I encountered was incredibly polite, efficient and competent . My flight arrived one hour before the Alamo/Enterprise desk opened. I would have loved the ability to pick up my car through a kiosk or something else to avoid a one hour wait for the desk to open.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Standard SUV
Terrific all around
1 out of 5
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.2
Very Good
Cleanliness
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.7
Value for money
7.2
One location in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Locations in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
3057 Terminal Dr
+1 844 913 0728
Monday
06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:00
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06:00 - 23:00
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Economy
LOCATION
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate
It was great with great staff
Thrifty
8.0
Very Good
Cleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.0
One location in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Locations in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
3057 Terminal Drive
+1 866 434 2226
Monday
06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
06:00 - 22:00
Thursday
06:00 - 22:00
Friday
06:00 - 22:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
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8.0 Very Good
Scott, Mar 2026
Full-size SUV
Of course I think it was too expensive. The previous inconsiderate renter had smoked a cigar. Thrifty did a good job of scrubbing it, but it could be smelled when sitting in sun and cab was hot. All employees were nice and helpful. I wouldn't hesitate renting from Thrifty again.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Standard estate car
Nice people makes all the difference.
Sixt
7.2
Good
Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
7.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.1
Value for money
7.2
One location in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Locations in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
3057 Terminal Drive
+1 888 749 8227
Monday
08:00 - 23:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 23:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 23:00
Thursday
08:00 - 23:00
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08:00 - 23:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 22:00
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Intermediate
Easy check out and in. Very nice and professional people. Will use Sixt again.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Full-size
It was a very simple, time saving rental at the desk signing in and dropping off! Thanks
2.0 Poor
G. Brandon, Mar 2024
Compact SUV
I was overcharged. They charged me for insurance that I had previously declined via Kayak. They are paperless so I didn't realize the over charge until I saw the email with the bill after I had driven off the lot. I called customer service immediately and was told they couldn't resolve issues on an ongoing rental and to call after I had returned the car. It took multiple calls to resolve.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Full-size
Employees were friendly and helpful.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Economy
Free upgrade. Nice car.
2.0 Poor
Hernan, Nov 2022
They were closed
Budget
6.8
Okay
Cleanliness
6.8
Comfort
7.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.5
Value for money
6.5
One location in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Locations in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
3057 Terminal Dr
+1 859 980 0003
Monday
06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
Thursday
06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2026
Intermediate
Liked everything
2.0 Poor
Jon, Aug 2026
Standard SUV
Waited almost 2 hours to get the car at the airport. Terrible
2.0 Poor
Sean, May 2026
Supplier choice
Check in process took an insane amount of time to get the car. Then I was overcharged for an extra day.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Intermediate SUV
Pick up quick and simple and drop off excellent
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Intermediate SUV
Could not pick up vehicle, no one was there to give me a key. I had to Uber everywhere.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2026
Compact SUV
Didnt accept Alabama DL …
Avis
6.7
Okay
Cleanliness
7.2
Comfort
6.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
7.2
One location in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Locations in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
3057 Terminal Dr
+1 859 980 0003
Monday
06:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
06:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
06:00 - 23:59
Thursday
06:00 - 23:59
Friday
06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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06:00 - 23:59
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8.0 Very Good
Robert, Mar 2026
Intermediate SUV
Appreciated that Avis held my reservation for my flight's 5 hour delay (arriving at CVG at 1AM) but not pleased that they gave my midsize SUV to someone else, and I was stuck with a large EV van.
4.0 Mediocre
Maureen, Oct 2025
Full-size
The people working the desk were very polite and professional.. The wait in line was about an hour, the car was not the car I had requested but happy I got a car.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
The pickup process took long but they were very friendly
Dollar
6.7
Okay
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.8
Value for money
6.9
One location in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Locations in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
3057 Terminal Drive
+1 866 434 2226
Monday
06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
06:00 - 22:00
Thursday
06:00 - 22:00
Friday
06:00 - 22:00
Saturday
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday
09:00 - 17:00
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2026
Full-size SUV
i could not receive my car. i had paid through Affirm and i could not thr car. i was very disappointed with how i was treated
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2025
Intermediate SUV
The customer service was poor, the front desk lady was super rude. Will never rent from Dollar again, ever.
10.0 Wonderful
Richard Jr, May 2024
Standard
Pickup and return of the rental car to the CVG Cincinnati airport was superb. Returning a car quickly is so important with the pressure of getting it done before the flight time. The staff I worked with at CVG was excellent both in picking up the car and returning it.
Payless
4.9
Mediocre
Cleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.3
Value for money
6.3
One location in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Locations in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
3057 Terminal Dr
+1 859 980 0003
Monday
06:00 - 22:00
Tuesday
06:00 - 22:00
Wednesday
06:00 - 22:00
Thursday
06:00 - 22:00
Friday
06:00 - 22:00
Saturday
06:00 - 21:00
Sunday
06:00 - 22:00
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2.0 Poor
Matthew, Feb 2026
Supplier choice
Payless did not have a car.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Dec 2024
Intermediate SUV
The car had a heavy smell of cigarettes that was attempted to be masked by an over abundance of air freshener. It was not ideal by any means for picking up a new born.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Standard SUV
Arrived at the pickup counter to find a long line (probably around a hundred people). Stood in line for around an hour. No one from Payless ever apologized or provided any explanation for the wait during or after. Will not use Payless again.
Easirent
4.5
Mediocre
Cleanliness
5.2
Comfort
5.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.5
Value for money
5.1
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Locations in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport
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AutoEurope
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One location in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
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Cincinnati / Northern Kentucky International Airport
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Sunnycars
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One location in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
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One location in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
Locations in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport
3230 Loomis Rd, Hebron, , USA Kentucky
+1 914 368 0091
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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00:00 - 23:59
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184 travellers who rented a car in Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.8
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