Car rental at Kansas City Airport from $98/day

Nissan Versa

or similar Small

$176/day

Nissan Sentra

or similar Medium

$135/day

Chevrolet Malibu

or similar Large

$129/day

Dodge Grand Caravan

or similar Van

$183/day

Nissan Armada

or similar 4WD

$214/day

BMW 2 Series Active Tourer

or similar Large

$140/day

Cadillac XTS

or similar Luxury

$172/day

Toyota Tacoma

or similar Pickup truck

$106/day

BMW X3

or similar 4WD

$189/day

Chevrolet Trax

or similar 4WD

$98/day

Ford Edge

or similar 4WD

$110/day

Toyota RAV4

or similar 4WD

$156/day

Best prices found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

Useful Info

Most popular car type	Full-size

Finding locations for car hire at Kansas City Airport is a little different to other international airports, as there are no car hire desks in the airport’s arrivals terminal. However, there are shuttle buses available that can take you to the car hire facility that is located a couple of miles down the road, around a 5-10min transfer from outside the terminal.
Kansas City Airport car hire is a better and more convenient option for those wanting to travel both around the city and the surrounding areas. Kansas City has an excellent public bus service, but is still predominantly a car-driven city, with wide highways and an easy-to-navigate road network. The options you have for car hire from the airport far outweigh the public transport options, as they alleviate the reliance on bus schedules as well as only having a select number of destinations from the airport to choose from. Hiring a car will give you more freedom without having to factor in time waiting for buses.
After arranging a vehicle through car hire at Kansas City Airport, getting into the city is extremely simple. As soon as you’ve picked up your vehicle and are on your way, it takes only around 22min on average to drive to the city from the airport. Depending on where your car collection point is located, you can navigate your way out of the car hire facility via London Drive or Madrid Avenue and connect onto Cookingham Drive / NW 120th Street which links to I-29 S all the way to downtown.
If you’re looking at car hire at Kansas City Airport, it’s important to be aware that the car collection points are separate to the areas in which you need to return your vehicle. A shuttle bus service will take you to the collection point from the airport terminal, but upon return you need to follow the clear signposts directing you to the return points for each car hire company; they are located on Paris Street and Madrid Avenue.
Book your car hire at Kansas City Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

What documentation do I need to arrange car hire at Kansas City Airport?
If you need to hire a car at Kansas City Airport, you must provide a valid driver’s licence, a government-issued form of identification such as your passport, and a major credit or debit card for payment of the deposit and for any extra charges should they be incurred later. Additionally, you will need your reservation number from your online booking to start the process.
What special services do car hire companies at Kansas City Airport offer?
Car hire companies at Kansas City Airport provide a range of special services on top of the normal hire service; this depends on the deal that you have selected. For example, if you hire a vehicle with Dollar, you can get free cancellation anytime on some deals and a free additional driver if you want to share the driving responsibilities. Some companies will also throw in free breakdown assistance, but this does depend on the deal you choose. Added extras for a supplementary cost include satellite navigation systems and child seats.
What vehicle options do I have when hiring a car at Kansas City Airport?
You can hire many types of vehicles at Kansas City Airport, with an appealing range to fit most drivers’ needs. For the cheaper deals, large vehicles that can fit 5-7 passengers and hold extra baggage are the most popular, especially for family holidays. National, Budget and Avis have reasonable rates when it comes to large vehicles. While compact and medium sized vehicles are available at good rates particularly with Alamo, Avis and Dollar. You can even hire an American style pick-up truck; check out deals with Alamo, Enterprise and National.
What is the best rental car company at Kansas City Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies at Kansas City Airport are Avis (7.5, 61 reviews), Dollar (7.3, 60 reviews), and Hertz (6.5, 55 reviews).
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Kansas City Airport?
Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Kansas City Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.

Alamo

8.3

Very Good

Read 26 reviews

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

8.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.6

One location in Kansas City Airport

Locations in Kansas City Airport

648 Madrid Ave

+1 844 868 8501

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 - 22:00
Sunday	06:00 - 22:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Compact

They weren't open and no way to get the vehicle when our plane arrived late

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Compact SUV

Great staff and experience all around.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

Great, the staff was very friendly.

10.0 Wonderful

etrismen, Jan 2021

Pros:

Friendly service at the ick-up location; VERY pleased that when I called the 1-800 number to modify my reservation, I actually talked to a real person in under 5 minutes. Overall, Alamo has provided the best rental service that I have experienced in a long time. Will definitely use them again.

Cons:

The Kansas City location required additional photo IDs (fraud prevention). This didn't affect me, but others may need to be aware of the requirement (which was not advertised in advance).

6.8 Okay

Karen, Oct 2020

Cons:

Alamo was closed when we arrived in Kansas City. The rental car company to the right next counter over had to handle the paperwork. I had already booked and paid online for an easy pick up. They made us jump through hoops while my 90 year old parents had to wait for us.

10.0 Wonderful

Ez, Sept 2020

Pros:

Everything!! The car was clean, customer service was very clear and nice to work with during the process.

Cons:

Me having a mobile app to track my reservation better. I had to search through emails and track down information. This is a problem for me not with the service. Alamo was amazing and I will definitely rent from them again. Thank you

Avis

7.5

Good

Read 36 reviews

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

8.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.9

Value for money

7.4

One location in Kansas City Airport

Locations in Kansas City Airport

1 Nassau Circle

+1 816 464 6200

Monday	00:00 - 02:0007:30 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday	00:00 - 02:0007:30 - 23:59
Thursday	00:00 - 02:0007:30 - 23:59
Friday	00:00 - 02:0007:30 - 23:59
Saturday	00:00 - 02:0007:30 - 23:59
Sunday	07:30 - 23:59

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2.0 Poor

brian, Apr 2025

Intermediate SUV

They more than doubled the charged kayak quoted. Never again.

10.0 Wonderful

Suman, Feb 2025

Compact

Always works best

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Standard SUV

Friendly staff and quick once we got to the counter. This is likely because I listen to the questions the previous customers are asked and I am prepared to respond so I can get to my car quicker. Upon return, we gave the counter staff an unopened half case of water because we obviously couldn’t take it on our flight and the staff couldn’t have more appreciative and thankful. Very polite.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Standard SUV

Paid for an SUV, ended up with a Malibu. Back wheels out of alignment, very uncomfortable ride. Reverse camera faulty. Seats both had dirt on them…really gross. Clearly had not been cleaned. Chip on windshield - right in frojt of where driver is looking. Mentioned this on the way out. Currently got 3 different charges pending on my credit card from Avis - why? Still don’t have a final bill/email confirmation from them. Zero contact since drop-off 24 hours ago.

10.0 Wonderful

Jonathan, Apr 2024

Intermediate SUV

Very easy and car was a good car. Everything you would want in a rental.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Premium

Fast and friendly

Dollar

7.3

Good

Read 36 reviews

Cleanliness

7.4

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.9

One location in Kansas City Airport

Locations in Kansas City Airport

1 Nassau Circle

+1 866 434 2226

Monday	07:00 - 18:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 18:30
Wednesday	07:00 - 18:30
Thursday	07:00 - 18:30
Friday	07:00 - 18:30
Saturday	07:00 - 18:30
Sunday	07:00 - 18:30

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2025

Pick-up truck

Nothing

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sept 2024

Supplier choice

Very good.

10.0 Wonderful

Selahattin, Aug 2024

Premium SUV

It was a great experience

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size SUV

Need on-site parking for those renting a vehicle just for the day for the renter’s personal car.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Apr 2024

People mover

Our flight arrived at midnight. I noted this when looking for a car. We were dropped off by the airport transport to the car rental facility in Kansas City. There was NOBODY there in the whole facility. Nobody at Dollar. Nobody at any counter. We sat in what resembled an empty shopping mall for 2 hours with my 83 year old mom in a wheelchair and 4 kids at midnight just trying to find a way out of there. No Uber had space for 7 of us. Customer service at Dollar wouldn't answer the phone. Customer service at Hertz quoted us $357 for 1 day to rent one of their vehicles just to get out of there, just to come back the next morning and get our actual rental, pre-paid for at Dollar. Nowhere in our pre-travel emails did it say that when we arrive there wouldn't be anyone to give us our van. Why would you rent a van to someone who stated they were coming in at midnight when you knew you wouldn't be there to provide? Two security guards and an exit gate attendant at Alamo working graveyard helped us as much as they could to get us out of there. We finally were able to snag a van with Alamo for $140 for the night just to get to a place to stay for the night. We had to drive an hour back the next day, on Easter mind you, to get our Dollar rental. Drop off was fine and the vehicle was fine and the manager on duty was able to help with some compensation which was appreciated. Travelers be warned however, vehicle rental past 6pm at KC airport with Dollar or Hertz will leave you stranded and alone.

10.0 Wonderful

Cherri, May 2021

Cons:

Lower cost on child seats.

Hertz

6.5

Okay

Read 36 reviews

Cleanliness

6.9

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.8

Value for money

6.4

One location in Kansas City Airport

Locations in Kansas City Airport

1 Nassau Circle

+1 816 243 6100

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	07:00 - 18:30
Sunday	06:00 - 22:00

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Reviews

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

Our guy who helped us was a retired man. I wish I knew his name. He was extremely helpful in every way. He deserves to be recognized for his outstanding customer service!!! Please take the time to track him down to thank him.

2.0 Poor

Brian, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

They tried to slip in an extra $80 charge for my car. When I asked them what it was for and attendant named Ashley made me wait for 30 minutes to speak to her supervisor. When I finally get to the supervisor all he did was make stupid dad jokes about how his day was going. He called me into his office, did not invite me to sit down, and spent 10 minutes determining that he has no idea what Ashley was doing. When I asked if this was of any concern— That his employees are just charging customers, large sums of money with no Justification, he just stared at me., And aggressive. Never go with her. Every couple years I Go with them because of a low price, and I get reminded why this is such a shitty company.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Standard

Easy pick up and drop off. Staff were friendly and pleasant to deal with.

4.0 Mediocre

Kyle, Mar 2024

Intermediate

The engine in my rental car needs service. The engine light came in and the engine stalled twice!! I couldn't get Sevastopol things done on my trip because I was afraid to drive the car and have it break down somewhere. I should get a discount for this!!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

Charge me extra 23usd for hidden fee. And the cars outside was very dirty

2.0 Poor

Jason, Nov 2021

It was closed when I showed up. My kayak reservation time was after they closed

Budget

6.5

Okay

Read 21 reviews

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.2

One location in Kansas City Airport

Locations in Kansas City Airport

703 London Drive

+1 816 243 5757

Monday	00:00 - 02:0007:00 - 18:30
Tuesday	07:00 - 18:3000:00 - 02:00
Wednesday	07:00 - 18:3000:00 - 02:00
Thursday	07:00 - 18:3000:00 - 02:00
Friday	07:00 - 18:3000:00 - 02:00
Saturday	08:00 - 22:00
Sunday	08:00 - 22:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Mar 2024

People mover

Didn't have the class of vehicle I reserved. I was stuck with a much larger vehicle or risk waiting who knows how long for the vehicle I had reserved.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2024

Economy

I reserved an Economy car, I got an SUV, I paid over $26 more in fuel than I wanted. If they can't provide the car reserved they should not advertise they have one so I could have moved onto another company. You should not support companies that cannot provide what has been requested.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2022

Spent several hours on hold, sent several emails. Need received Final receipt

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

Staf on both ends were great

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

Pros:

The counter was closed prior to the scheduled closing time. We were unable to pick up our rental under this reservation and had to check nearby counters that were still open to try to find an available rental. The entire fiasco ended up costing us more than double the original reservation. How will we receive compensation for the unacceptable incompetence?

Cons:

You could have remained open until your scheduled closing time or at least until our scheduled pickup. We called ahead once the plane was on the ground and no one ever picked up despite it being 15 minutes prior to our reservation.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Apr 2021

Cons:

Our flight was delayed, the rental office was closed at the airport when we arrived at 1205am. No options but to wait there till 7am to get car. Spent $185 for a cab and hotel that wasn't in our travel plans or budget. No help or discount from budget rental!!!

Payless

5.8

Fair

Read 26 reviews

Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.1

Value for money

6.2

One location in Kansas City Airport

Locations in Kansas City Airport

1 Nassau Circle

+1 816 464 2100

Monday	00:00 - 02:0007:30 - 23:59
Tuesday	07:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Wednesday	00:00 - 02:0007:30 - 23:59
Thursday	07:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Friday	07:30 - 23:5900:00 - 02:00
Saturday	00:00 - 02:0007:30 - 23:59
Sunday	07:30 - 23:59