KAYAK’s insights & trends for Reno Airport car hire
Check out the latest trends and booking tips to hire a car in Reno Airport with confidence.
How far in advance should you book car hire in Reno Airport?
You should book your car hire in Reno Airport around 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Reno Airport?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Reno Airport is November at an average cost of €37/day. August is the most expensive month to hire a car in Reno Airport when prices are €55/day on average, which tends to be 1% above the yearly average hire price for Reno Airport.
Reno Airport car hire price comparison by vehicle type
Find the right car hire in Reno Airport by comparing prices across vehicle types.
Small
Medium
Large
4x4
Van
Pickup truck
Luxury
Convertible
Small cars
€35 - €68
All Car Types
€61 - €90
How much does it cost to hire a small car in Reno Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a medium car in Reno Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a large car in Reno Airport?
How much does it cost to hire an SUV in Reno Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a van in Reno Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a pickup truck in Reno Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a luxury car in Reno Airport?
How much does it cost to hire a convertible in Reno Airport?
Small car hire in Reno Airport typically costs around €46 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average €35 per day, which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 37% cheaper than the average car hire in Reno Airport, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Reno Airport typically costs around €68 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average €53 per day, which is about 23% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 6% cheaper than the average car hire in Reno Airport, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Reno Airport typically costs around €79 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average €62 per day, which is about 22% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 9% more expensive than the average car hire in Reno Airport but offer more comfort for longer trips.
SUV hire in Reno Airport typically costs around €80 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average €64 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 10% more expensive than the average car hire in Reno Airport but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Reno Airport typically costs around €99 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average €77 per day, which is about 23% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 28% more expensive than the average car hire in Reno Airport but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Reno Airport typically costs around €59 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average €47 per day, which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 19% cheaper than the average car hire in Reno Airport, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Reno Airport typically costs around €97 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average €72 per day, which is about 26% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 26% more expensive than the average car hire in Reno Airport but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Reno Airport typically costs around €79 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average €53 per day, which is about 33% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 9% more expensive than the average car hire in Reno Airport but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
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Most popular agency
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Average price
Good deal
Budget
Medium
€83/day
€78/day
Top tips for hiring a car at Reno Airport
A car rental at Reno Airport is preferable for passengers who prefer a more personalized experience. This is a better option for those who do not have any particular destinations in mind but rather want to explore Reno on their own time. Moreover, there is no need to worry about what's happening with your luggage while exploring as it will be waiting at the airport.
The most common types of vehicles that are rented out at the airport include compact cars, sedans and SUVs. The rates for these vehicles vary depending on factors like the size of the vehicle and fuel type. Most car rental companies at Reno Airport will offer an unlimited mileage package and charge by the day or week instead of charging for every mile.
In case you need to return your car after hours, you will be able to do so at the airport garage and avoid paying a drop fee. You can also return your car at the airport 24h a day but will need to pay for an extra day. In case of a mechanical issue, most car rental companies at Reno Airport advise that you find a nearby auto repair shop or tow truck in areas like the Reno Industrial or Stead areas.
Reno Airport is usually busy at times when there are conventions or big events in the area. For instance, the Reno Air Races is a yearly event that has tens of thousands of people flying into the airport and renting cars from car rental companies at Reno Airport. As such, you may need to reserve your car rental in advance. The best part about renting a car from Reno Airport is that there are many rental companies available near the terminal and they offer free shuttles so you don't have to worry about being dropped off or picked up in heavy traffic by taxi drivers.
25% of our users found a car hire at Reno Airport for €78 or less
Book your car hire at Reno Airport at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
FAQs about hiring a car at Reno Airport
What amenities are available at the Reno Airport car rental center?
The car rental center at Reno Airport has a number of amenities to offer. For starters, there are a variety of car rental companies to choose from within just a few dozen yards of the terminal so you will be able to find something at your price point. Furthermore, they provide free shuttles for airport drop-offs and pick-ups, which is especially convenient if you don't have any friends or family locally to pick you up.
What documents are needed for car rentals at Reno Airport?
Drivers must have a valid driver's license, be at least 25 years of age and provide proof of insurance to complete the rental process. Renters are responsible for any damages to the car and thus insurance is mandatory. This requirement is not negotiable, and in case there are any damages, you will be billed at the airport. Some companies require a credit card as a deposit and if you don't return the car on time, they will charge your account. This card will be held as a deposit and is refunded once the car has been brought back.
How long can you rent a car at Reno Airport?
You are able to rent cars for up to 30 days in advance but after that, they must process at least one day's worth of rental fees before being allowed on airport property. Most car rental companies at Reno Airport offer unlimited mileage packages. This option is best if you are planning on driving a lot and need the convenience of being able to return your car anywhere. For more convenience, car rental companies at Reno Airport also offer music systems and a selection of movies that you may take out with you.
How much does it cost to hire a car at Reno Airport?
On average a car hire at Reno Airport costs €83 per day.
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Reno Airport?
The only car hire company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Reno Airport to off-airport locations is Budget.
First, I received my email with a confirmation number reserving my vehicle, a Pacifica minivan. Got to the counter and the employee stated my reservation was canceled. They had no more large vehicles to rent. I did not cancel my reservation. I was in a panic as I had three children to haul around plus adults. The employee was kind enough to go in the back to speak with someone and they found me an SUV. I feel I could have been given a break on my rate as the reservation some how was canceled.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Pick-up truck
Want to mention Susan in the return lot. Great personality and attitude.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Pick-up truck
Alfonso Perez was very helpful checking in
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Pick-up truck
car did not have any washer fluid in it when picked up.
6.0 Okay
Dwayne, Nov 2023
Intermediate SUV
The staff from the nice guy at the counter, the girl in the booth and the friendly return guy were all fantastic. The car itself had dings all over it. It was missing paint on the driver's door. It didn't have any floor mats. Carpet was ripped or slashed on the passenger side and messed up on the driver's side as well. We were running late for a dinner appointment when we arrived or I would've never drove off in that vehicle. On the plus side, it did get us from point A to point B.
Unable to cancel via "Kayak". will not use that service again.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact
The shorter line than other rental companies made for faster pick up
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact
Was given an EV. Gave myself a crash course
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2023
Compact
I reserved a car from Hertz through your site on August 10, for a pickup at RNO on Sept. 22. I prepaid a portion of the charge ($171.20), leaving a balance ($54.62) due at pickup. Instead, was charged $110.64 at the Hertz desk, and told my only recourse was to call their Customer Relations/Billing phone number to resolve the issue. That proved useless, as they would not honor the stated price on my contract. I believe that $56.02has been stolen from me, and I will never rent from Hertz again. Further, if Kayak is unable to get the overcharge reversed by Hertz, I will never use your service again, and I have been a loyal customer for over 20 years. The price quoted should be the price charged. Period.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2023
Intermediate
Gold member. Rented two months ahead of time for a conference. Upon arrival, I went to check in on app, which displayed “unavailable”. Wait at counter to check in, lady tells me car is ready in pick up area. Go to pick up, nobody knows what I’m taking about and don’t care to find out. Walk back to counter, tell lady my problem. She tells me to go back and wait. 40 mins later, my rental shows up covered in dirty water and all the LiDAR sensors are giving warnings. At that point I was late, so I had to take it. Customer service is awful, I doubt I’ll be back.
2.0 Poor
Marissa, Sept 2023
Premium
Terrible experience. Waited two hours. Had to settle for a down grade of what we originally selected just to avoid waiting longer. The wait was due to lack of cars. Customer service reps were nice but there wasn’t enough of them for Volume of costumers
Terrible experience. Will never use them again. We reserved a vehicle 6 months prior to travel. When we got there they only had a minivan for us. We had 6 people and a baby we were going into the mountains to ski and they could only provide a front wheel drive minivan when we ordered a luxury SUV with four wheel drive. I went over to enterprise and they took care of me
The total experience was great....the online reservation process, price, pick up and drop off, all went smoothly. I will book through Kayak again in the future.
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Full-size SUV
Nice car, easy experience but they tried to add a $30 junk fee that I had to wait in two different lines to get removed. It’s happened multiple times to me where rental companies add junk fees on top of the agreed upon price without telling the customer just to see if they can get away with it which is unethical.
10.0 Wonderful
Wayne, Apr 2026
Intermediate SUV
The car is too small for me. I had to crawl in and out of the drivers seat.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Intermediate SUV
I ordered and reserved an AWD vehicle and they did not have any when I picked up the car in a snow storm.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Compact SUV
The QEEQ BOOKING intermediary app was really painful- an annoying extra step
2.0 Poor
Darren, Jul 2025
Compact
Straight scammers. Tried to get me to sign contract for extra 2 hours. Had to cancel and rebook online at check in desk. Then when turning car in with full gas they tried to charge $148 for gas. If I wasn't able to return to drop off counter their gas scam would have worked. Budget should be avoided at all costs if possible.
I’m very satisfied with my experience. The process was fast and easy.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Intermediate
Everything was excellent, especially good advice from the staff that I make photos of problematic points (small damage), it was very useful and save me from potential problems! Thank you for easy and comfortable driving experience!!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate
System operation took 3 different employees to complete. Not at all efficient.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
Ease of pick up/drop off
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Standard
Pickup and dropoff were very convenient and pleasant. I don't remember the employees at pickup but Sue at drop-off was great. After discussing our needs for going into the mountains and requiring 4 wheel drive it was easy to adjust the booking in person to get the vehicle which would work best for us for the trip. Very thankful for that flexibility.
From picking it up To dropping it off. The Durango ran nice, it was clean, and looked good.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Intermediate
In the middle of processing my rental at the Avis desk, when I was picking up the car, the Avis computer went down. It ended up that they charged on my credit card twice for the car rental (but only once for the $200 security deposit). When I tried calling their billing, they could not find my rental and then they told me to call the Reno Airport Avis office, but the number they gave me only got me back to the same corporate automatic phone tree. Finally, there customer service office told me that it should work out when I returned the car. I returned the car yesterday morning as scheduled, but I still have not received the final bill.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2025
Full-size SUV
Great customer service
6.0 Okay
Pamela, Jun 2025
Full-size SUV
My drop off was at Circus Circus in Las Vegas. I was not given the exact location to where I would be park in the car and dropping off keys.. there is no indication that it should be dropped off in the second garage on the fifth level. I wasted about an hour and a half trying to figure it out, I called Avis customer service, and the guy was clueless, he suggested I just park it and leave the keys inside the car.
2.0 Poor
Michael, Jul 2024
Standard SUV
I wasn't able to pick up the car because it looked like they had run out. Stood in line for three hours and maybe 10 people in the main line up were given cars. It looked like they were giving cars as people brought them back since people would wait for up to 30 minutes with an agent before getting keys. Pretty brutal so I just left and borrowed a friends car thankfully but now its very difficult to get my money back...
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Economy
The wait for the car was 30 minutes. There were three employees working at one point and one employee disappeared into the office never to be seen again. Keys to the car were given to me and we had to walk to the garage and find our car. The car was covered in pollen and dirt on the outside. Inside was okay. No walk through and I had to take pictures of various dings, scratches, and a crack in the windshield for my benefit if Avis tries to come at me for this damage.
The vehicle I booked was not actually available. I called the day before when I received an emailed showing a 7 passenger instead of a 12 passenger van. After speaking with 2 different people, 2 different phone calls and over an hour - mostly on hold. They promised me it would be resolved and it was NOT!
Payless
5.7
Fair
One location in Reno Airport
Locations in Reno Airport
1395 Airmotive Way
+1 775 324 0164
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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08:00 - 18:00
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Easirent
3.9
Poor
One location in Reno Airport
Locations in Reno Airport
Reno/Tahoe International Airport
Opening times not available
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Rent-A-Wreck
3.2
Poor
Cleanliness
4.5
Comfort
4.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.4
Value for money
3.2
One location in Reno Airport
Locations in Reno Airport
295 Gentry Way
+1 775 826 7676
Monday
09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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AutoEurope
No score available yet
One location in Reno Airport
Locations in Reno Airport
Reno-Tahoe International Airport
Opening times not available
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Eagle Rent A Car
No score available yet
One location in Reno Airport
Locations in Reno Airport
Reno airport
Opening times not available
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Movly
No score available yet
One location in Reno Airport
Locations in Reno Airport
Reno International Airport
+44 7342 283294
Monday
00:00 - 01:00
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00:00 - 01:00
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00:00 - 01:00
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00:00 - 01:00
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00:00 - 01:00
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00:00 - 01:00
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00:00 - 01:00
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North Car Rental
No score available yet
One location in Reno Airport
Locations in Reno Airport
2001 E. Plumb Lane
+1 775 785 2554
Opening times not available
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Priceless
No score available yet
One location in Reno Airport
Locations in Reno Airport
295 Gentry Way
+1 775 826 7676
Monday
09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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09:00 - 18:00
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Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Reno Airport
Locations in Reno Airport
2001 East Plumb Lane
Opening times not available
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VIPCars Recommendation
No score available yet
One location in Reno Airport
Locations in Reno Airport
2001 E Plumb Ln, Reno, , USA Nevada
+1 914 368 0091
Monday
00:00 - 01:00
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00:00 - 01:00
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00:00 - 01:00
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229 travellers who hired a car in Reno Airport gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.3
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