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Please double check your pickup and drop-off locations while booking, the results bring in the best priced and sometimes may pull in a different pickup location. The airport car rental is very convenient.
Verified travelerJan 2024
Be prepared for lots of roundabouts! People also drive much faster than the posted speed limits.
Verified travelerNov 2023
If you have a ride to/from the rental agency have your driver do pickup/dropoff at the flight arrivals area.
BrentOct 2023
Drive better and more aware of other drivers!
ArjavOct 2023
Double and triple check that the booking location is at IND airport and not off-airport.
Verified travelerNov 2023
People like to drive fast, but the freeways were not crowded.
Verified travelerJun 2023
Check to insure your vehicle cost and reservation cost are the same prior to pickup. Pay attention to all driving rules of where ever you're traveling, parking and visiting and your experience will be great!
Verified travelerJul 2023
There is a gas station at the airport. No need to go out of your way to get gas before drop off.
SarahJun 2023
Check 465 closures, huge I 69 project going on so multiple closures on I 465.
DanaAug 2023
Follow the signs and GPS helps.
Verified travelerMay 2023
Avis on Capitol is located in a downtown parking garage.The agency clerks were friendly and provided passes for the rental and our personal vehicle to avoid paying parking fees when exiting the garage.
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Indianapolis
Make the most out of your trip to Indiana’s capital and rent a car upon your arrival in Indianapolis. Explore the many attractions conveniently on your own four wheels, such as the Zoo, Lilly Recreation Park, or the Lucas Oil Stadium to enjoy a game. A rental car can give travelers the flexibility they need to explore the city and the surroundings in their own time and pace.
Indianapolis Airport is over 12 miles from the city center, so renting a car upon landing is the best option to start your visit quickly and free of hassle. The airports sports its own Transportation Center, in which eight rental companies offer vehicles in all shapes and sizes. Head to the first floor of the terminal garage to find your perfect car and take the I-70 W to get to the city center in less than 20 minutes.
Indianapolis is also known as the “Crossroads of America” since various interstates like the I-465, I-65, I-70, or I-865 run through the city and connect it with the surrounding areas. At first, the many exits can be confusing, so checking the route and traffic conditions before entering Indianapolis is advised. When entering roundabouts, remain in the outer lane, as it can be hard to reach the exit once driving in the inner lane. Also, cars inside the roundabout have the right of way, so don’t stop to let other cars in.
Rush hour usually hits Indianapolis between 7-9 am in the morning and 5-7 pm in the evening. As Indianapolis spans quite a big area, it can take more than half an hour to get from A to B without traffic, so planning at least one hour ahead is a good idea. Construction sites are also a common sight in Indianapolis and checking traffic obstructions beforehand helps navigate easier through the city.
In Indianapolis, children under 16 must be appropriately restrained by a seat belt or a child restraint system. If the child you intend to travel within the car you rent from your preferred cheap car rental in Indianapolis is below eight years, he/she must be restrained in a child booster seat. It's worth noting that if your child is below one year or 20 lbs, they must be restrained in a child booster seat in the rear of your car rental. Cheap car rentals in Indianapolis usually have a variety of child car seats. Therefore, at your Indianapolis car rental of choice, you'll be able to have a child car seat that's appropriate for your child installed.
If you love discovering new destinations, you should consider renting a car from one of the cheap car rentals in Indianapolis. Park County, located 71 mi away, and Cincinnati, located 112 mi away, are some of the incredible destinations you can drive to outside Indianapolis. In Park County, you'll get the opportunity to visit the Bridgerton Bridge, Turkey Run State Park, and Shades State Park, whereas, in Cincinnati, you'll get the chance to visit Newport Aquarium, Cincinnati Art Museum, and Krohn Conservatory. If you'd prefer to drive to a low-key destination, you can drive to Fort Wayne, located 126 mi from Indianapolis. Here, you'll be able to visit the Fort Wayne Museum of Art, Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, and Lakeside Park.
If you'd like to rent a car once you alight from your train at the Indianapolis train station, you'll be able to do so with ease, as there are cheap car rentals in Indianapolis with locations near the station. These car rentals include Budget, Avis, and Enterprise. Avis and Budget each have a branch on North Capitol Avenue, while Enterprise is situated on E Market Street.
25% of our users found rental cars in Indianapolis for C$ 54 or less
Book your rental car in Indianapolis at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
Compact rental cars in Indianapolis are around 27% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Indianapolis
What type of car is recommended for driving in Indianapolis?
As winter can bring lots of snow to Indianapolis, a 4-wheel-drive car is the best option for a trip to the city. An SUV or minivan will provide great traction and enough space, but is still compact enough to cruise through the city without causing too many problems when it comes to parking and navigating narrow lanes. Bear in mind that, with plowing in winter, streets can become narrower as the snow piles up on both sides.
What’s the speed limit in Indianapolis?
Unless posted otherwise, general regulations permit 15 mph in alleys, 25 mph in school zones, and 30 mph in residential areas. 60 mph is permitted on interstate highways in suburban areas and up to 70 mph is allowed on rural interstate highways. Especially in the winter, it is crucial to adapt the speed to the current weather conditions.
Where are the best places to park in Indianapolis?
As long as there is no big event like the Indianapolis 500 on, parking in the city is not too difficult when compared to other big cities. On-street parking is metered in most places, but after 9 pm and on Sundays it is free. Alternatively, there are city garages and parking lots available, such as the City Park or Express Park Garage.
How much does it cost to rent a car in Indianapolis?
On average a rental car in Indianapolis costs C$ 54 per day.
What is the best rental car company in Indianapolis?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Indianapolis are Alamo (8.4, 58 reviews), Enterprise Rent-A-Car (7.8, 93 reviews), and Hertz (6.4, 90 reviews).
How much is gas price in Indianapolis?
The average gas price in Indianapolis is C$ 4.71 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 56 and C$ 75, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Indianapolis?
Standard (Volkswagen Jetta or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Indianapolis.
Which car rental companies are at Indianapolis airport (IND)?
The only car rental company onsite at Indianapolis airport is Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
Which car rental companies will pick you up at Indianapolis airport (IND)?
The only car rental company that offers shuttle or pick-up services from Indianapolis airport to off-airport locations is Enterprise Rent-A-Car.
How can I find car rentals near me in Indianapolis?
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Indianapolis?
A Standard car rental in Indianapolis costs C$ 68 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Indianapolis?
An Intermediate car rental in Indianapolis costs C$ 119 per day, on average.
How much does a Premium car rental cost in Indianapolis?
A Premium car rental in Indianapolis costs C$ 153 per day, on average.
How much is a speeding ticket in Indianapolis?
If you're caught driving 1 to 15 mph over the speed limit of the street you're driving on in Indianapolis, you'll be fined $160, while if you're caught 16 to 25 mph over the speed limit, you'll be fined $170. Kindly note that if the speed you're caught driving at is 26 mph over the set speed limit, you'll be required to appear in court.
Does Indianapolis have any toll roads?
There are no toll roads within Indianapolis itself. This being the case while driving in this city, you don’t have to worry about paying any tolls. However, if you plan on driving to attractions such as Lake Michigan and the Indiana dunes, you should be prepared to pay some toll costs, as you’ll have to use the Indiana East-West Toll.
I liked the price for my rental. I hated the dirty exterior on the rental. I also didnt care for the $300 deposit that STILL hasn’t been returned despite the rental being returned in similar condition that it was borrowed.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sep 2024
Passenger Van
Bad smell in side
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Premium SUV
Didn’t have the car I booked and had to get a minivan. Location is a jam packed disaster without enough parking. Employees were fine and doing their best.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Premium SUV
Great experience from start to finish.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2024
Full-size
Absolutely was unsatisfying due to location being closed when I got there
They rejected our reservation. They said that they didn’t have any cars available because the reservation was made less than 24 hours in advance, even though it was the previous day and the system let us make the reservation.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Standard SUV
Very good from start to finish
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Minivan
Fauzi the employee was awesome, friendly, and efficient.
Horrible experience in Indianapolis airport picking the car up, they try to upsell very aggressively and even though everything was paid in advance they add new hidden fees to the bill. Avoid Dollar!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Minivan
I got what I was looking for and very happy with their service .
2.0 Poor
Tyijia, Apr 2021
Pros:
Nothing you stole my money
Cons:
Not stealing $177.00
8.0 Very good
TRACY, Apr 2021
Cons:
Windshield wipers were worn out and I had to replace the battery in my key fob.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Nov 2020
Pros:
Staff not helpful-no one was there when I dropped off the car. I couldn’t get a receipt and they charged me $65 and given that I already paid Kayak, I don’t know why I was billed.
Cons:
Communication
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2020
Pros:
The staff at the Dollar Rental in Queens were very friendly.
The car was good and the customer service in the terminal was good. However the exit only had one person staffed and took 30 minutes to exit. They didn't add this onto my rental time, and then billed me an extra hour for returning late.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Compact
Thrifty was the only company that allowed us to rent from the Indianapolis airport and return to a different location. AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Full-size SUV
This was a terrible experience, thrifty charged me for the rental for $1300 that I paid for through kayak and we got that refunded and now after returning the car yesterday I check my account this morning and they have charged me $862.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Cons:
Had to wait 30 minutes in line. The clerk looked for my reservation on Hertz instead of Thrifty. The did t tell me the car was in the Hertz parking lot instead of Thrifty. Will never rent with them again.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Cons:
Need an additional person at rental counter, She was very efficient, but one is not enough for 3 rental agencies.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2020
Cons:
That when i rent the car it was not the car that i rent and i have to pay more for a bigger
DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY they're trying to charge me an additional $79.85 for gas even though I turned it in with slightly more in it than when it was given to me! It was just under the first tick above half when I got it. I put it over the tick when I turned it in. Now just about half a tank of gas is somehow worth $80. Also, the $200 deposit was not told to me before booking, so I had to scramble for that money! Now they're saying it could take 14 days to be returned! Awful, shady practices. Would not trust them again. They seem cheaper at first for a reason.
2.0 Poor
Deniece, Apr 2024
Intermediate
Not a Damn Thing, I never got my rental car, d/t my booking agent not telling me that I needed a credit card, found out the day I arrived in Indianapolis. The cost of the rental was $422, I have been trying to find out from them why I still had to pay the full price, when I never got the rental, on the contract it states that if I cancelled before 24 hrs it would be $100, & during the 24hr it would be $200, I have yet to receive any answers from them regarding this situation. Mean while I had to rent from another place in the airport which costed me $600, so I could have transportation while there for a wk, trying to take care of my sick son. I also called your agency a few time to speak to someone, there was no help there either. Not Happy at all.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Sep 2022
No communication to change reservations Was charged extra for 2nd driver
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
Cons:
Best deal for a van!
8.0 Very good
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
No staff at the counter when we arrived, a card said to use the kiosk and no kiosk to be seen. When we brought the car back there was no staff around and this was at 4:30 PM.
Cons:
Get anybody to be at your place of business or close down. And by the way we noticed that there was a big plug in the right rear tire. That is very dangerous in my opinion, and no spare along with no staff.
2.0 Poor
Maks, Apr 2021
Pros:
Staff was friendly getting the rental and something happened to their computer. Claimed my reservation was flagged and they wouldn’t be able to rent to me for the night.
Cons:
I rent from sixt regularly. There was no code or reason for the reservation being flagged. The agent couldn’t explain why.
Poor customer service. Applied excess charges to my account
2.0 Poor
R, Apr 2024
Pick-up truck
I Don't Recomend this HEADACE ON Anyone..
2.0 Poor
Mar, Oct 2022
Hertz called me and canceled the transaction. They said they had no cars to rent.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2022
It was a small office away from the airport and the folks there provided fast, friendly assistance.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jan 2022
The Danville team accommodated my needs, even though it was busy and there was a high demand on their time. They made the process easy.
10.0 Wonderful
Anna, Jan 2022
Picking up the vehicle went smoothly, and the price was very competitive compared to other options. Our only point of friction is that a witch must have cursed us to always get Jeep Gladiators when we rent cars without specifying a model. We drove around in a big goofy Tonka Truck for the whole holiday, for a second time, to the amusement of all our friends we saw. Who even rents Jeep Gladiators on purpose? We don't know, but when it's an accident, it's always us.
I reserved a car from Indianapolis to Cincinnati. When I arrived at the Avis kiosk, the lady told me that they don’t honor same day reservations and that she doesn’t have a car for me. This was close to midnight and without the great service from the people at National car rental, I would’ve been stuck in Indianapolis. I understand that it might be challenging for companies to deal with short term reservations - this one was done like 4-5 hrs before pickup - but the way this issue was handled, was extremely poor. Cherry on top was that they told me, that my booking is non-refundable and I had to go out of my way to settle this. Good thing is - I now find a new favorite company to rent from, which is National and one, I’ll never consider again, due to their poor service.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2025
Premium SUV
The Avis location where I was scheduled to drop the rental was not open when we arrived. I left the car there, put the keys in the drop box.. Avis contacted me 3 days later saying I had not returned my rental.. I had the car less than 24hrs. They have charged me for 40hrs & to replace the keys..
I was disappointed in almost every respect. a) signage in the car-rental line at IND showed "Avis/Budget" but nothing for Payless, so I walked to the counter. I was (rudely) told "I don't care what the sign says; go get in the line." b) 35 minutes later it's my turn and I explain I've rented an electric car and need to drive 100 miles roundtrip. I don't think I'll be able to charge it. What happens? The answer, best as I could figure it out, was "$70 fee". c) That seemed crazy on a $55 rental, so I asked for a gasoline car instead. After 20 minutes and an upcharge I was sent outside to stall H8 to get my car. It was a windy, cold, wet afternoon and stall H8 was empty. It stayed that way for 20 more minutes! -- So, rude staff; an upcharge; and more than an hour from arriving in the rental hall until being able to drive away. Lousy! I noticed that the Hertz counter had no wait line, and smiling staff. Note to self: next time, spend the money and go with Hertz!!
2.0 Poor
Fernando, May 2024
Compact
Absolutely awful. I pre-paid for this car rental and when I arrived to the Payless counter, I was told that no cars were available! Calling Payless customer service was useless. They said that the best they could do is to process a refund... how was that going to help? I was stuck at Indianapolis Airport with no means of getting to my final destination. I will never rent with Payless again.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
I was not able to pick up the car due to a long counter line. After waiting in line for more than an hour, I decided to leave the line due to so many still waiting in line ahead of me. Don’t rent cars if you don’t have customer service support.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Intermediate SUV
Excellent service. Was given a hybrid, and was not told it was a hybrid.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Staff, vehicle, ease of pick up/drop off
Cons:
Price and fees
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
We had to wait in a long line to pick up the car because there were only 2 people at the check out counter but other than that no problem.
I got to the counter only to find the reservation was booked for the wrong day. The counter agent indicated the reservation would be canceled, but apparently it was not. Later I found a charge ~$330 on my corp card for a car I never rented... I'll be calling Monday to dispute the charge.
2.0 Poor
Gurnam, Dec 2024
Intermediate SUV
I booked for $91 but I paid $194 when I dropped car off.I was told $3.50 per gallon for gas but I was charged $7,50 per gallon by O’Hare budget car rental place and also extra fees which never mentioned to me by Indy budget car rental place. Very bad experience with this rental place.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Dec 2024
Compact
The pick-up was ridiculous. One person working. Line for 45 minutes.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Minivan
Budget was not honoring same day rentals so we were turned away after waiting in line for over an hour.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jul 2024
Minivan
I didn't get bill. I paid 370 USD but we agreed earlier 150 USD !!!
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Pick-up truck
I booked a car when I got to the from counter they talk me the was no cars available just like that they dint try to resolve nothing 😡😡
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