What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Louisville International Airport?

Most car rental companies will ask for a valid driver’s license in your name or the main of the main driver held for at least one year. As a foreign renter, you should present an International Driver’s Permit alongside your domestic driver’s license. Additional proof of identity is also required through documents like a valid ID with a photo or your passport. Some rental companies may need you to present a printout of your rental voucher from the confirmation email. Search car hire on KAYAK

What kind of amenities are offered at Louisville International Airport?

Since SDF is an international airport, you’ll find multiple amenities and services. There are plenty of dining options at the airport. You’ll also find vending machines, ATMs, currency exchange services, baggage carts, disabled access, and power outlets. Parents traveling with infants can access nursing rooms at the airport. There are also multiple animal relief stations for passengers traveling with their pets. Search car hire on KAYAK

How can I pay for my car rental at Louisville Standiford Field Airport?

You can use a major credit card to pay for your Louisville Standiford Field Airport car rental. Most rental companies prefer this option because it is the perfect guarantee for the period you will be renting the vehicle. Some rental companies accept debit card payments, but there will be a limit on the period you can rent a vehicle and the type of cars you can rent. Search car hire on KAYAK

What is the best car hire company at Louisville Airport?

Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire company at Louisville Airport is Budget (6.2, 60 reviews). Search car hire on KAYAK

Which car hire companies will pick you up at Louisville Airport?

Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Louisville Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty. Search car hire on KAYAK

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Opting for a car rental at Louisville Standiford Field Airport (SDF) grants you the convenience of exploring the artistic city. You can easily visit various places in Louisville that aren’t fully accessible by public transport. Renting also offers a fast and comfortable transportation option to downtown Louisville. You don’t have to spend much time at different stops, and you can opt for alternative routes in case of traffic. It is also cheaper compared to the collective costs of hiring a taxi to various destinations.
Collecting your car rental at Louisville Standiford Field Airport is super easy. There are multiple rental companies with on-site counters at the airport, making it easier to choose your preferred car at the best price. Once you arrive at the airport, visit the car rental counters with all your obligatory documents. All the car rental counters are in the baggage claim section. After signing the rental agreement, you can walk to the garage outside the baggage claim area, where you will find your car. Examine the vehicle’s technical condition and ensure the required maps are installed before starting your trip.
Returning your car to SDF isn’t that complicated once you decide to use a car rental at Louisville Standiford Field Airport. You’ll have to return it to the same point you collected or the selected drop-off point in your rental agreement. Some rental companies are operational 24 hours, so you can return the rental car during or after working hours. For companies with a scheduled return period, make sure you return before time to avoid the late return fee. Gather all your items from the car and check in at your rental company’s counter to hand over the keys and fill out the necessary documents.
Louisville International Airport is one of the busiest in Kentucky, so you’re likely to encounter traffic when collecting or dropping off your rental car. The busiest day of the week at SDF is Monday, and 2 pm to 3 pm is the daily peak hour. More bookings happen during this period, so you’ll likely experience long queues at the counters. You’re also likely to encounter high traffic at the airport during weekends, holidays, special events, and festivals.
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What type of documentation is required to rent a car at Louisville International Airport?
Most car rental companies will ask for a valid driver’s license in your name or the main of the main driver held for at least one year. As a foreign renter, you should present an International Driver’s Permit alongside your domestic driver’s license. Additional proof of identity is also required through documents like a valid ID with a photo or your passport. Some rental companies may need you to present a printout of your rental voucher from the confirmation email.
What kind of amenities are offered at Louisville International Airport?
Since SDF is an international airport, you’ll find multiple amenities and services. There are plenty of dining options at the airport. You’ll also find vending machines, ATMs, currency exchange services, baggage carts, disabled access, and power outlets. Parents traveling with infants can access nursing rooms at the airport. There are also multiple animal relief stations for passengers traveling with their pets.
How can I pay for my car rental at Louisville Standiford Field Airport?
You can use a major credit card to pay for your Louisville Standiford Field Airport car rental. Most rental companies prefer this option because it is the perfect guarantee for the period you will be renting the vehicle. Some rental companies accept debit card payments, but there will be a limit on the period you can rent a vehicle and the type of cars you can rent.
What is the best car hire company at Louisville Airport?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car hire company at Louisville Airport is Budget (6.2, 60 reviews).
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Louisville Airport?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Louisville Airport to off-airport locations include Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, National, Payless, and Thrifty.

Alamo

7.7

Good

Read 24 reviews

Cleanliness

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.7

Value for money

7.1

One location in Louisville Intl Airport

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600 Terminal Dr Ste 8

+1 844 887 8408

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10.0 Wonderful

Heidi, Jun 2024

Full-size

Great pick up and drop off. The price seemed a little high.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Pick-up truck

Tall Paul was very friendly and helpful along with every person that helped me. Definitely a unique experience in this world today!

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

Christine was great

8.0 Very Good

Darnell, Jan 2021

Pros:

Staff great easy drop of ff

Cons:

Lower prices of one way drop off

8.0 Very Good

Darnell, Jan 2021

Pros:

Staff was great

Cons:

Lower prices for one way drop off

2.0 Poor

Jeff, Dec 2020

Pros:

Nothing. They will let you book a car without having any cars!

Cons:

Actually had cars available.

Budget

6.2

Okay

Read 39 reviews

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Cleanliness

6.8

Comfort

6.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.4

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600 Terminal Drive

+1 502 366 3360

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6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Intermediate SUV

I was so thankful to book a low cost, last minute rental. However, I was redirected from the budget line to the Avis line, there was one employee which took 45 minutes to get to the one employee there. That’s unfortunate but understandable. Regrettably, I was then redirected to the “fastbreak” location downstairs which had an additional 45 MINUTE wait. Signage next to the sign mentioning going to Avis would be helpful to avoid much of this situation in the future.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Intermediate SUV

This was the SDF airport Budget rental counter. They told me I was unable to rent without a credit card on hand. Fair, I didn't know that was necessary. They then directed me 10 miles away to a Budget location they said could take my debit card. When I arrived, the second location was filthy, stinky and creepy. The clerk there told me they couldn't take debit card either, and the airport clerk probably told me that just to get rid of me. Because there were no accommodations or ways for someone without a credit card on hand to even consider renting a car, we had to call me elderly mother to drive 5 hours to pick us up so we could drive another five hours back to Pittsburgh. Miserable experience, I will never even try to rent from Budget again, and I will likely never rent a car again at all.

2.0 Poor

greg, Jan 2024

Intermediate

They left early at the desk early than usual and I had a reservation. Enterprise accomadated me so they were equal in price and service so I’m switching.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Oct 2022

The car we rented was not clean and smelled bad. There were pretzels and French fried in a storage shelf of the console.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Oct 2022

I wish I would have known someone smoked in the car before I rented it. I’m sensitive to smoke and I would have chosen a different vehicle.

8.0 Very Good

Anonymous, Jun 2021

Pros:

Very friendly and helpful knowlegable

Cons:

Everything was on point

Dollar

5.4

Fair

Read 33 reviews

Cleanliness

6.5

Comfort

6.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.1

Value for money

5.9

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600 Terminal Drive

+1 502 375 0681

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2.0 Poor

Vanessa, Sept 2024

Full-size SUV

Need refund

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Compact SUV

Although we've had mediocre experience with Dollar Rent-A-Car before, this one I definitely rate excellent. Pick-up was seamless, and drop-off even faster. Employees were courteous. Car was clean. Thankful they've upped their game!

2.0 Poor

Adam A., May 2024

Premium SUV

Horrible.customer service person was extremely unprofessional, rude, incompetent and no one held my car reservation so there were no cars.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Apr 2024

Compact SUV

I was very disappointed that I had to wait for a car when I had booked it 2 months in advance. There should be no need to wait for a car….they told me that it was busy because it was spring break. You shouldn’t rent out more cars than you can supply.

4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Nov 2023

Intermediate SUV

Dollar does not maintain their cars.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2021

Mary at the desk is the best. Yep highly recommend

National

8.1

Very Good

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6.8

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8.8

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8.2

Value for money

7.7

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600 Terminal Dr Ste 8

+1 844 887 8409

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9.2 Wonderful

Jack, Jul 2020

Pros:

Very clean, drove off in less than 2 minutes!!!!!

6.0 Okay

Scott, Feb 2020

Pros:

Too expensive for a 2 hour travel rental

Cons:

Be more competitive pricing

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

All perfect National have excellent customer service all ways

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2022

It was a one way drop from Louisville to Chattanooga due to Delta canceling my flight. The rental process was easy and although I booked standard-I got a Jeep.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Nov 2021

At pickup, they would not let us add drivers without every driver having their own credit card. We’ve rented from several rental car companies over the past 8 years and have never needed all 3 listed drivers to have their own credit card, only the primary renter has needed a major credit card. When we asked to use a debit card and a deposit to add drivers, we were told “that’s not how we do things here” in a rude tone. Because of that, we had to make a 14 hour trip (one way) with only one driver, out of 3 capable adults. When we picked up the van, it wasn’t cleaned well. There was sand and dirt in the carpet all throughout the second and third rows, the cup holders in the center console had something sticky in them, and there were candy wrappers in the third row. I didn’t notice the sticky substance or the candy wrappers until later that evening, when we were packing up to leave, so I cleaned it and went on. The oil had also not been changed in the car. I kept getting “change oil soon” notifications. We will not be renting from National again. I was not impressed with the lack of cleanliness, their lack of proper maintenance their vehicles, or the rental policy on adding drivers.

Hertz

7.1

Good

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Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.9

Value for money

6.9

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600 Terminal Drive Ste 11

+1 502 361 0183

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2.0 Poor

Keith, Jul 2024

Intermediate

I showed up and they told me they didn’t have a car for me and would need to be placed on a waitlist with no guarantee of a car, even though I had a confirmation # from them. They were quite rude about it as well. They had cars on the lot but were only available as upgrades and cost more money. There were numerous others in the same boat. They blamed it on crowdstrike which I understand but the customer service was very poor.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2024

Supplier choice

The best.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Sept 2023

Supplier choice

Car was 100 miles shy of a full tank of gas on pickup

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jan 2022

I showed up to the counter, and they told me they were out of cars. I was supposed to wait 2 hours plus with 100s of customers before me. Never got a car. Very disappointed

10.0 Wonderful

Kay, Sept 2021

The lady who helped us was super friendly, the rates were low and got a free upgrade.

10.0 Wonderful

George, Aug 2021

Great rental Easy pick up and drop off process.

Thrifty

6.9

Okay

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Cleanliness

7.3

Comfort

7.6

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.2

Value for money

6.9

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600 Terminal Dr

+1 502 375 0681

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7.2 Good

Anonymous, Nov 2020

Pros:

Agent at desk was friendly

Cons:

I was assigned a car but it was not in it's location. I had to find an employee to find another car for me, which took about 15 minutes. The car I received was dirty and definitely wasn't cleaned beyond pre-covid standards. I'm not a germ freak, but greasy fingerprints on the screen and doors and a greasy feeling steering wheel are just nasty.

6.4 Okay

Anonymous, Sept 2020

Pros:

Never like the "up sale" stuff.

Cons:

The fact that a spouse is not free to drive?! Really in this day and time? Thrifty is on my short list to never use again.

7.2 Good

Anonymous, Aug 2020

Pros:

The price and the vehicle was great.

Cons:

At pickup, the vehicle was not ready, and had to wait. The help desk seemed to not want to be working. There was no information given about the return of the vehicle. I had to ask about return from the man working the gate, but even that was not enough. At return, there was no one to close the transaction, Just a sign saying to leave the keys in the car. I had to work with customer service for the next two days to get the extra daily charges removed from my credit card account because no one at the drop off location closed the account. I'll not rent from Thrifty and associated companies again.

9.6 Wonderful

Janet, Jun 2020

Pros:

Staff pretty straight forward, not super friendly but nice enough.

Cons:

Drop off was a bit confusing. No attendant, no instructions.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2020

Pros:

Horrible customer service. Getting help took an extremely long time. Bi will never use Tjrogty or Hertz again

Cons:

Actually being helped instead of having to wait long periods of time to have someone keep telling me their company policy does not allow this or they or the other thing

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2020

Pros:

Jeff is who helped me at pick up and he was professional, delightful, helpful and friendly. Our car was clean and ready to go. Everything about my rental experience was flawless.

Avis

6.4

Okay

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Cleanliness

6.2

Comfort

6.8

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.4

Value for money

6.6

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600 Terminal Drive

+1 502 364 1901

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8.0 Very Good

Keith, Jun 2023

Intermediate SUV

Very good, counter people were professional

6.0 Okay

Mark, May 2023

Full-size

The pickup process was not well run at all. Thirty minutes to get three people cars.

2.0 Poor

Adam, May 2022

The car I picked up was covered in crumbs and had empty soda cans and water bottles in the back seat. I am not buying from Avis again for a rental car.

4.0 Mediocre

D, Apr 2022

car smelled like smoke/vape passat wasnt available so they put me in crappy mitsubishi at same price line at louisville airport was so long PDF invoice link that was emailed to me was broken avis is terrible

2.0 Poor

Ian, Apr 2022

I was never able to get my rental. When I arrived at the airport, there was a line of people at least 30 long, and only one counter open. After 30 minutes, I noticed a hand written sign nearer to the counter that said “We will not be honoring same day rentals - Management”. Since I booked my rental that same morning, they refused to honor my reservation. I ended up having to use another resource outside of Kayak to secure a rental.

Payless

6.4

Okay

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Cleanliness

6.3

Comfort

6.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.5

Value for money

6.0

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600 Terminal Drive

+1 502 380 2266

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate SUV

No drop off time flexibility drop off time had to be the same as pickup time or they would charge us another full day!

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2023

Intermediate

Waited 90 min in line to pick up a car, even though I prepaid. Oil maintenance light came on 400 miles into my trip. I called Payless and I was told to get car serviced and save my receipts. Not and ideal situation during a vacation. We will see if I actually get reimbursed….

2.0 Poor

Charles, Mar 2021

Cons:

Use a different company. My flight from Afghanistan had engine problems and we did emergency landing and forced. To spend night in Bulgaria. I called in as soon as plane landed to cancel or pushback one day but agent said no help. When I finally got to Car Rental in SDF they double charged me and the rates went up to a premium of 85 dollars a day. But thank God we didn’t crash and all of us military got home to the USA safe and next time I just will not book their Kayak

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Nov 2019

Pros:

Loved the car

2.0 Poor

Joseph, Sept 2023

Intermediate SUV

I had to go with a different rental company cause you guys didn't have what I needed

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jul 2023

Intermediate SUV

The rep at the desk was rude and couldn't be bothered, instead of telling me credit card only she smuggly turned a sign around towards me and asked if I could borrow a credit card from someone. That is absolutely horrible customer service and kayak shouldn't do business with them

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

6.0

Okay

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Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

9.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

4.0

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600 Terminal Dr Ste 18

+1 833 635 0430

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

Cons:

We didn’t get the price quoted by kayak

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

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