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Louisville Car Rental & Nearby Locations

  • Address:

    305 E Lewis and Clark Pkwy

    Phone:

    (1) 812-944-4467

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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  • Address:

    4330 Crittenden Dr

    Phone:

    (1) 502-366-8555 Ext 204

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    600 Terminal Drive

    Phone:

    (1) 502-366-3360

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun - Thu 8:00 AM - 1:00 AM; Fri 8:00 AM - 11:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 11:00 PM

    If flying in, the rental counter is within the terminal with a short walk to the car lot.

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  • Address:

    9040 Taylorsville Rd

    Phone:

    (1) 502-491-9153

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    Free pickup service available

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  • Address:

    2520 Plantside Dr

    Phone:

    (1) 502-499-2520

    Location Type:

    Corporate

    Hours of Operation:

    Sun 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM; Mon - Fri 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Sat 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Louisville, Kentucky Car Rental

Rent a car in Louisville and see everything this beautiful city has to offer. Check out a Bats game at Slugger Field, where you can fill up on fried bologna sandwiches. Or catch a Louisville City FC soccer match in the same park. You can even tour Old Louisville’s historic homes, have a picnic by the Big Four Bridge, or visit the Muhammed Ali Center. 

With an economy or luxury car rental in Louisville, you can find entertainment no matter the size of your travel group. Enjoy bluegrass music and bourbon (with a designated driver) at one of the distilleries on Bardstown Road with friends or coworkers. Or take the family to Kentucky Kingdom for an adventure.

You can book cheap car rentals in Louisville from any location across the city, our rental location at the Louisville airport is especially convenient. You can also pick up a car in Louisville and return it to one of our other Kentucky locations if needed. And if you realize you want to stay, Budget offers long-term car rentals in Louisville, too.

Louisville Travel Tips

1. If you visit in the winter, remember to stay calm when driving in the snow. If you start to slide, take your foot off the gas and turn the wheel the direction the car is sliding.

2. Hit Frankfort Avenue the last friday of every month for FAT Friday Trolley Hop, with free trolley rides between the shops for sales and samples.

 

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Hop in your rental car in Louisville to try a Hot Brown, made with turkey, bacon, and Mornay sauce. This famous Southern dish originated here at the Brown Hotel.

  • Vans: A minivan or large passenger van rental is perfect for traveling with a group to fun places like the Louisville Zoo.

  • Full-Size Cars: Enjoy a romantic night out at Jack Fry’s or Stevie Ray’s in a full-size rental car.

  • Midsize SUVs: Drive from your hotel to Frankfort Avenue for the FAT Friday Trolley Hop. Utilize the spacious interior in your midsize SUV rental to hold your purchases on the way back. 

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Louisville Tourist Attractions

Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory

Rental cars in Louisville are great for getting to this exciting museum to see the impact the Louisville Slugger bat had on baseball. Tour the factory where the legendary bats are made, see the 120-foot-tall replica of Babe Ruth’s bat, and try the batting cages.

Kentucky Derby Museum

The Kentucky Derby Museum features popular exhibits about the famous race, including the largest horseshoe as verified by Guinness World Records. Admission also includes a walking tour of the Churchill Downs racetrack. Unless you brought a horse, rent a car in Louisville to get you to the 147-acre track and museum.

Louisville Travel FAQs

There’s no shortage of things to do in Louisville. Some of the city’s best attractions include the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Churchill Downs, Louisville Mega Cavern, Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville Zoo, Conrad-Caldwell House Museum, Kentucky Science Center, Speed Art Museum, and the Waverly Hills Sanatorium. 

Louisville is home to its famous Hot Brown, a warm open-faced sandwich consisting of bacon, turkey, tomato, and cheesy Mornay sauce. Additionally, Louisville is known for many other delicious Southern dishes, including Louisville-style pizza, lamb chops, beef fillets, shrimp and grits, and fried chicken.

Yes, you’ll be glad to have your own vehicle. Picking up a Budget car rental before exploring the city will provide you with an easy way of getting around and cut down on your travel times compared to using the city’s limited public bus system. 

Rush hour traffic occurs daily from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM, especially on US-31W, I-65, and the Gene Snyder Freeway. If you drive during these times, you may experience traffic congestion and delays, so plan your day accordingly. 

Yes, Louisville has a riverwalk, and we strongly encourage visitors to see it for themselves. The Louisville Riverwalk features scenic views of the Ohio River and is popular among residents and tourists alike. The riverwalk starts near Beargrass Creek, runs through the downtown area, and ends in the Portland neighborhood.