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Lincoln car rentals from C$ 75/day

This price is the cheapest per day rate found by a KAYAK user in the last 48 hours by searching for a car rental in Lincoln with a pick-up date of 14/12 and drop-off date of 16/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available at all agencies or on all dates of rental. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap car rentals in Lincoln

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Mitsubishi Mirage car
Mitsubishi Mirage
or similar SMALL
2
2
2/4
C$ 85/day
Kia Soul car
Kia Soul
or similar SMALL
4
2
2/4
C$ 75/day
Toyota Corolla car
Toyota Corolla
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
2/4
C$ 76/day
Buick Verano car
Buick Verano
or similar MEDIUM
5
3
4-5
C$ 125/day
Chevrolet Malibu car
Chevrolet Malibu
or similar LARGE
5
2
2/4
C$ 103/day
Chrysler Pacifica car
Chrysler Pacifica
or similar VAN
5
5
4-5
C$ 167/day
Chevrolet Tahoe car
Chevrolet Tahoe
or similar SUV
5
2
4-5
C$ 184/day
Ford Taurus car
Ford Taurus
or similar LARGE
5
5
4-5
C$ 144/day
Nissan Kicks car
Nissan Kicks
or similar SUV
4
2
4-5
C$ 91/day
Nissan Rogue car
Nissan Rogue
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 101/day
Ford Edge car
Ford Edge
or similar SUV
5
3
4-5
C$ 109/day
Best rates found by KAYAK users in the past 48 hours.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Lincoln

  • The city of Lincoln, Nebraska is surrounded by parks. Once you have secured your rental car through KAYAK from one of the cheap car rentals in Lincoln, you might want to drive to some of these parks, including Wilderness Park, 4.5 miles from downtown, an 11min drive, Pioneers Park, 6.1 miles from downtown, a 14min drive, and Conestoga Lake, 13 miles from downtown, a 21min drive, just to name a few. There is also the Wagon Train Lake State Recreation Area, which is a 30min drive and 18 miles to the southeast.
  • Once you have gotten a car through KAYAK from one of the cheap car rentals in Lincoln, you might want to consider choosing a hotel that offers free parking. To the southeast, the Holiday inn Express and Suites, and the AmericInn by Wyndham offers free parking. In downtown Lincoln, the TownHouse Extended Stay Hotel Downtown is one of the few hotels that offer free parking. Some hotels in the north of Lincoln that offer free parking include the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Lincoln North and the Countryside Suites.
  • Once you secure a car through KAYAK from one of the Lincoln car rentals, remember that while there are no toll roads in Nebraska, there are three toll bridges. One of them is the Bellevue Bridge, which is approximately 1h to the northeast of Lincoln. Another toll bridge is located in Decatur, which is about 2h north of Lincoln. The third toll bridge is in Plattsmouth, about 1h east of Lincoln city center.
  • If you plan to visit Nebraska, you should consider the advantages of car rentals in Lincoln. While the city does have some public transportation, using a rental allows for much more freedom in your schedule. When you rent a car in Lincoln, you can visit locations that public transportation cannot. For example, Lincoln has some beautiful lakes and other scenic areas outside of the city. Use your rental car to visit locations like Holmes Lake or Pawnee Lake. Or see other historical sites like the Nine-Mile Prairie Historical Marker. Without a rental car, visitors would be hard-pressed to reach Capital View Winery and Vineyards. A Lincoln car rental can add a lot of depth and freedom to your visit.
  • As you consider your options for car rentals in Lincoln, know that the airport is probably the most convenient place to get your rental. You will find all rental car companies inside the Lincoln Airport terminal, including Budget, Avis, Enterprise, and Hertz. The rental lots are on-site, and renters do not require other transportation to get to their rental car. As you arrive in Lincoln, you can conveniently stop by the rental company of your choice and walk out to your rental straight from the terminal.
  • Lincoln’s rush hour runs between around 6:30am and 9:30am and then later between 4pm and 7pm. Several areas of town should be avoided during rush hour. One place is the roadways around Nebraska University. Salt Creek Roadway and the on and off-ramps of highway 34 can get incredibly congested as well. Other areas of the downtown district can be problematic during rush hour and should be avoided if possible. During the mild weather months, drivers should take care to watch for pedestrians and cyclists. This is especially true of the areas around campus.
  • Lincoln is a city that has white winters. Therefore, visitors that rent cars should be aware that the winter months can have some snowy driving conditions. Drivers who are not used to driving in snow should be cautious, go slow, and always ensure they leave plenty of space between themselves and the car in front of them.
  • Book your rental car in Lincoln at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Off-airport rental car locations in Lincoln are around 28% more expensive than airport locations on average
  • Standard rental cars in Lincoln are around 32% cheaper than other car types, on average

Lincoln car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Lincoln 
Verified travelerJun 2024
I did appreciate that they called me in advance, the man I talked to was very polite and nice, just frustrated.
MonicaJun 2024
I would book directly with company instead of any third party.
Verified travelerOct 2023
Easy, nice car. Not what I asked for but equal if not better.

FAQs about renting a car in Lincoln

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Lincoln?

    For those looking for the ideal car to rent in Lincoln, it could depend on the time of year that you visit. Drivers visiting in the winter may wish to rent a vehicle like an SUV or compact SUV for the AWD or 4WD options. Being able to be safe while driving in the winter should be a priority to consider. From the spring to the fall, renting a car according to your group size is advisable.

  • What’s the speed limit in Lincoln?

    While driving your rental car in Lincoln, drivers should expect a speed limit between 25 and 35mph on residential roadways. Interstate and highway roads range between 55 and 70mph. If you are unsure what the speed limit is when in an area of the city, it is generally good to try to match the flow of traffic.

  • Where are the best places to park in Lincoln?

    In many of the residential areas in Lincoln, on-street parking is allowed. However, when visitors head to downtown Lincoln, parking will become an issue. Visitors should expect to pay around $1.80 per hour or $13 for a day pass in the city center. The area has multiple parking garages that are near many of the significant sites and venues. There are some Park and Go garages as well, which offer one hour of free parking.

  • What is the cheapest car rental company in Lincoln?

    In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Budget (C$ 75/day), Alamo (C$ 85/day) and Enterprise Rent-A-Car (C$ 91/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Budget 2935 North 27th Street 68521 (4 kilometers from city center).

  • How much is gas price in Lincoln?

    The average gas price in Lincoln is C$ 4.75 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between C$ 57 and C$ 76, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Lincoln?

    Standard (Jeep Grand Cherokee or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Lincoln.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Lincoln?

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

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Lincoln?

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

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Lincoln?

    An Intermediate car rental in Lincoln costs C$ 97 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Full Size car rental cost in Lincoln?

    A Full Size car rental in Lincoln costs C$ 252 per day, on average.

  • Are there many car rental agencies in downtown Lincoln?

    Yes. There are a number of car rental agencies clustered along route 34, which is just along the north of downtown Lincoln. Some of these car rental agencies include two Enterprise Rent-A-Car agencies, an Avis Car Rental, and a Hertz Car Rental. On the outskirts of Lincoln, there is an Alamo Rent-A-Car to the northwest and a Hertz Car Rental to the Northeast.

  • Where can I find free parking for my rental car when I am out and about in Lincoln?

    The Peter Pan Free Parking Lot is near the International Quilting Museum at 3200-3298 X Street. The Roberts Free Parking Lot is near the hospital, located in Roberts Park, with the entrance on 58th St., The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Parking and Transit Services Lot on 670 N. 14th St. offers free parking for 2h.

Lincoln car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Alamo

10.0

Wonderful

Best rated

Cleanliness

9.3

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

9.6

Value for money

10.0

One location in Lincoln

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Locations in Lincoln

2400 W Adams St Ste 101

+1 844 887 8403

Monday10:30 - 22:30
Tuesday10:30 - 22:30
Wednesday10:30 - 22:30
Thursday10:30 - 22:30
Friday10:30 - 22:30
Saturday10:30 - 22:30
Sunday10:30 - 22:30

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.2

Value for money

8.1

6 locations in Lincoln

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Locations in Lincoln

1200 North 27th Street

+1 402 477 6000

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:00
Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

2400 W Adams St Ste 101

+1 844 934 1094

Monday10:30 - 22:30
Tuesday10:30 - 22:30
Wednesday10:30 - 22:30
Thursday10:30 - 22:30
Friday10:30 - 22:30
Saturday10:30 - 22:30
Sunday10:30 - 22:30

310 South 10th Street

+1 402 476 6800

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

4601 O Street

+1 402 488 2800

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

6833 Telluride Dr

4024385400

Opening times not available

7100 Husker Cir

+1 402 476 6800

Opening times not available

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6.0 Okay

A, Jul 2024

Minivan

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I reserved a minivan 6 months before my rental and there were none available on the day of rental. The staff was great and tried to find a vehicle, they were accommodating with price and took all the steps to try to take care of it.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Jun 2024

Minivan

KAYAK
I got a call 2 days before my trip that said they didn't have any mini vans available, so I had to getbone from Avis, which cost more.

6.0 Okay

JAMES, Jan 2024

Full-size SUV

KAYAK
There was a lingering weed smell in the car. I

6.0 Okay

Matthew, Sep 2023

Compact

KAYAK
The seats in this Hyundai Elantra were meant for people who do not have long drives. This car has no lower back supports. As for power, I think they had a lawnmower motor in there. WOW!

8.0 Very good

Jake, Dec 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Booked a mid size SUV with AWD, but was given a 2WD instead.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was very friendly and prepared. Checking in and out took no time at all.

Cons:

Nothing at all.

1 out of 4

Avis

Cleanliness

8.4

Comfort

8.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.2

Value for money

7.8

2 locations in Lincoln

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2400 West Adams Street

+1 402 474 1202

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 23:00

2745 O Street

+1 402 475 6197

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 23:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, Nov 2024

Intermediate

KAYAK
First, I called to confirm pickup time 24 hours before the rental. When I arrived, they location was closed with nobody around. The Avis employee arrived 15 minutes later - though the corporate ph# told me the location should be open earlier. Very unprofessional and concerning when you are on a tight time schedule. When the attendant did arrive, he was polite and did his best to get me out the door. Also - tires were nearly at their end of life, the front sensor continued to go on and off which prohibited the cruise control from operating correctly. There was a large cigarette burn in the drivers seat (1/2" into the foam). First rental car I have had in a long time when my son and I felt unsafe to drive on the interstate.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
It was a nightmare. I made the reservation to a specific location (a non airport office)in Lincoln Nebraska to be used in that city, because I was dropping my daughter to college on that city, and later on I was supposed to drive that car to Dallas to return home. When I arrived to this location on Monday, thru and Uber, the employee, very un polite and rude, before I had finished giving my information, pointed to a paper pasted on the front wall of this location , next the Avis sign, that states as follows: AVIS "Please be advised that in the event of a delay exceeding 2 hours beyond your scheduled reservation time, we cannot guarantee the availability of your reserved vehicle. We appreciate your understanding and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause." At not point , when I made the reservation, this notification appeared. Reminding you that this is not my first time renting a car. So this employee at this location stated that my car reservation will not be honored , this was stated on a burlesque and sarcastic manner. When I requested to speak with the manager , the employee stated that he wasn’t at the office and he did not know what time he will be arriving. I request to speak with some at corporate and he poured to the door where was a phone number. When I called to that number someone with the name Andrew helped me finding a closer office that was able to honor my reservation. Andrew sent me to the airport because there I was able to get my reservation honored. Unfortunately after a really bad start. Really bad representation for this company. My father in law used to work for this company many years ago , unfortunately he passed away a few years ago, so I am very familiar with Avis.

2.0 Poor

JAMES, Oct 2023

Full-size

KAYAK
They parked my personal vehicle in so when I went to drop off I couldn’t get my car out. Thankfully I noticed before dropping the keys off. The customer service took 3 calls to figure out that they couldn’t contact someone. So now I have to go back during my work day to correct their mistake. And if the site doesn’t waive the extra day I have to cal back into Avis customer service to get help.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Very convenient pickup and drop-off. Drop-off was literally right outside the terminal. In addition I was upgraded without asking!

7.6 Good

Jeff, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The guy at the counter was very proficient and helpful. I appreciate that as I've rented from other agencies with people who couldn't care less.

Cons:

Car wasn't cleaned all that well.

5.2 Fair

Karen, Jan 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

i booked a compact through kayak at $48.18. when i went to pick up the car 15 minutes later, they said they didn't have a compact and i had to pay nearly double to get a different car since i couldn't wait nearly 3 hours for a compact to be returned. If i was able to book at compact, one should have been available or Avis should have honored the price.

1 out of 5

Hertz

Cleanliness

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.0

Value for money

6.2

3 locations in Lincoln

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Locations in Lincoln

2400 W Adams Street

+1 402 474 4079

Monday10:00 - 23:00
Tuesday10:00 - 23:00
Wednesday10:00 - 23:00
Thursday10:00 - 23:00
Friday10:00 - 23:00
Saturday10:00 - 23:00
Sunday10:00 - 23:00

2801 N 83rd St

+1 531 500 0544

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

5401 O Street

+1 402 489 5401

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00

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2.0 Poor

Stephenie, Sep 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Hertz advertises they must have state compliant car seats at all locations in their Child Seat Policy, stating: “Hertz offers a range of child safety seats that are suitable for babies and children at ALL of our rental car locations ... Hertz voluntarily complies with any state law which requires a child seat for a rental.” and “You may choose from the infant, child, or booster seats depending on the age and size of your child. Our seats are newer, safe, clean and disinfected.” Due to this, we did not check car seats for our one year old or four year old. When we arrived, I told the employee we needed car seats for our children. I was informed by the employee that he didn’t think they had car seats that would work for our children. He called his coworker and requested he ensure “there weren’t any spiderwebs or spiders” on the car seats they had stored and to bring them all down for us to look at. We were shown 2 infant car seats, a backless booster and a dismantled booster missing a base. One of the infant car seats did not have an anchor strap and had a manufacture date of 2014 (4 years past expiration), and the other didn’t have an absorber. Due to the lack of options, we took the backless booster for our 4 year old, who is only 35 pounds and 36 inches tall, and the expired infant car seat. I told the employee the website advertises all locations have state compliant car seats and they should look into getting non expired and complete car seats for all ages, because it was unsafe for our children to be in these seats. The employee told me the manager would be on duty when we returned the rental and to bring up our concerns with him. He was very nice and understanding, but we were still charged a fee for the infant car seat even though it was expired and missing an anchor strap. This is not my biggest complaint as it’s just monetary and my biggest concern is safety, but I do believe it’s worth mentioning. When we left, we immediately bought a car seat for our four year old and used the seat belt strap in the car on the infant car seat to maintain safety as the base couldn’t be properly anchored to the seat. When we returned the car on 9/3, my husband spoke to the manager, Freddie Roberts, and expressed our concerns. My husband also requested we be reimbursed for purchasing the car seat (we retained the receipt and left the car seat it in the car so they would have the car seat), and Mr. Roberts said he would not reimburse us for the seat and “you chose to take the seats”. He did waive the car seat rental fee, but his only comment on our concerns for the safety of our children and others who may attempt to rent car seats from the branch was “that’s all I had at the time”. We ended up retrieving the car seat we purchased and checking it so it could be sent back home with us following the conversation with the manager. This isn’t a monetary complaint as my concern isn’t reimbursement, but one to bring to light false advertising and a massive safety concern for the wellbeing of children. Our concerns were dismissed by the branch, and the corporate office is impossible to get ahold of via phone. I spoke with a representative for the company who told me they would forward the claim to corporate but would not provide me with a phone number to speak to a corporate representative and instead provided an email. I explained that I don’t have concerns about our bill but instead have concerns about the policy and safety violations and dismissiveness of staff. We also contacted the Nebraska Department of Transportation and filed a report following this interaction.

8.0 Very good

Monica, Jun 2024

Minivan

KAYAK
Front Desk Staff Member was polite and helpful.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2021

KAYAK
Added a credit card "franchise fee" of $250 on my credit card even though I paid for the entire rental 2 months in advance and Hertz had my money. It was later removed from my credit card. Agent had no idea of what I purchased regarding insurance plan because it was an internet purchase. He was basically clueless!! Will never go back to this Hertz again and will rethink ever using hertz again. There are MANY other rental car agencies available! Painful experience!!!!!

9.6 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Pick up and drop off were extremely easy processes.

9.2 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Yes the staff was great. Easy drop off after hours

Cons:

We rented a pickup. I didn't know until we were on the road the it wasn't a 4 wheel drive.

6.0 Okay

Anonymous, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Cons:

Be transparent about rates and charges.

1 out of 3

Budget

Cleanliness

8.0

Comfort

7.2

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.0

Value for money

5.6

2 locations in Lincoln

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Locations in Lincoln

2400 West Adams Street

+1 402 474 2800

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday10:00 - 23:00
Wednesday10:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 23:00

2935 North 27th Street

+1 402 474 2800

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday10:00 - 23:00
Wednesday10:00 - 23:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday07:30 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 23:00

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4.0 Mediocre

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Better customer service. Better expressing the importance of the information needed to rent. Better pricing. Up front about hidden fees.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2023

Passenger Van

KAYAK
We rented a passenger van and ended up with a mini van so we were unable to fit all of our passengers. I would like to speak to someone about this and get some type of refund. very disappointed

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Mar 2023

Supplier choice

KAYAK
Everything went really smooth, even after hours, perfect!!!

1 out of 1

National

2.4

Poor

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

4.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

2.0

Value for money

3.0

One location in Lincoln

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Locations in Lincoln

2400 W Adams St Ste 101

+1 844 887 8402

Monday10:30 - 22:30
Tuesday10:30 - 22:30
Wednesday10:30 - 22:30
Thursday10:30 - 22:30
Friday10:30 - 22:30
Saturday10:30 - 22:30
Sunday10:30 - 22:30

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Payless

7.9

Good

2 locations in Lincoln

Locations in Lincoln

2400 West Adams Street

+1 402 474 1210

Monday09:00 - 12:00
Tuesday09:00 - 12:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:00
Thursday09:00 - 12:00
Friday09:00 - 12:00
Saturday09:00 - 12:00
Sunday10:00 - 23:00

2745 O Street

+1 402 937 1152

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday10:00 - 23:00

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Lincoln

Locations in Lincoln

Lincoln Municipal Airport

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Sunnycars

No score available yet

One location in Lincoln

Locations in Lincoln

2400 West Adams, Ste. 111

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VIPCars Recommendation

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One location in Lincoln

Locations in Lincoln

2400 W Adams St Ste 101, Lincoln, , USA Nebraska

+1 914 368 0091

Monday00:00 - 00:00
Tuesday00:00 - 00:00
Wednesday00:00 - 00:00
Thursday00:00 - 00:00
Friday00:00 - 00:00
Saturday00:00 - 00:00
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66 travellers who rented a car in Lincoln gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

Car rental locations in or near Lincoln

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Most popular car type

Standard

When to book a rental car in Lincoln

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Lincoln car rental information

Pick-up locationLincoln
Car typesCompact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV
Rental locations20
Airport locations10
Popular agenciesBudget, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Alamo