Lexington car rentals

For travelers planning to leave the city limits to go on the many scenic routes around Lexington, a 4-wheel-drive car is a good choice to make, as it gives your car traction and also has no problems handling icy and sleety roads if you are visiting in winter.

Within city limits, the general maximum speed limit is 35 miles per hour, or lower around school areas or in alleys. Rural roads allow up to 55 miles per hour and, on freeways and interstates, there is a maximum speed limit of 65 miles per hour. If there are wet or wintery weather conditions, it is essential to slow down and adjust your speed.

On-street parking is available throughout the city and is metered with a rate of about $1 per hour. Time restrictions often apply, so always check the signs. There are also various parking garages and lots in and around downtown. Most of them cost around $1 per half hour and have a maximum day limit of $10.

On average a rental car in Lexington costs C$ 96 per day.

The average gas price in Lexington is C$ 4.71 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 57 and C$ 75, depending on the car size.

Standard (RAM Pickup or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lexington.

Car rental companies onsite at Blue Grass airport include Dollar and Hertz.

Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Blue Grass airport to off-airport locations include Dollar and Hertz.

Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

A Standard car rental in Lexington costs C$ 94 per day, on average.

An Economy car rental in Lexington costs C$ 58 per day, on average.

On average, driving from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to the city center takes between 15 and 20min in total. From the airport, the fastest route is to usually follow Terminal Drive, to then merge onto Man O War Blvd W. From there, you can follow Versailles Road to eventually join the Avenue of Champions. Following this road will lead you to the city center.

If you would like to rent a car directly from Blue Grass Airport, you can do so, as this airport has its own rental car center. Some of the car rental agencies that you can find here include Alamo, Dollar, and National. The car rental center is right near the airport’s main baggage claim, on the first level of the primary terminal. In a separate rental car building, you fill find all of the fleets for the companies that have desks here, as well as a central drop-off spot where you can bring your car back once your rental period is over.