Cheap car rentals in McKinney
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Top tips for renting a car in McKinney
- If you are visiting for the first time, this is a suburb where you will find it more beneficial to move around with a rental. A cheap car rental in McKinney will take you to all travel destinations comfortably, quicker, and more efficiently. You can, for instance, take a 40-minute drive to Lewisville Lake via Sam Rayburn Tollway for fishing. Alternatively, you can go to Towne Lake Recreation Area for watersports, about 3 miles from McKinney Airport.
- Whether traveling solo or with your loved ones, McKinney car rentals allow you to explore and enjoy the exciting Dallas nightlife and great cultural destinations such as Tupps Brewery, about a 3.5-mile drive along Wilson Creek Pkwy, or Adriatica Village, about 10 miles from McKinney National Airport. A roughly 40 minutes drive will get you to the Third Monday Trade Days flea market, where you can buy gifts and souvenirs.
- Finding cheap car rentals in McKinney is a hassle-free process. To be eligible, you must present a valid credit card and driving license as well as proof of alternate coverage. Some of the cheap car rental companies in McKinney include Hertz, Avis, and Budget. On landing at McKinney National Airport, you can take a short walk to the car rental counter and choose a vehicle that suits your travel needs. You can then access the city via Industrial Blvd, a 4.3-mile journey. If your car of choice is in a nearby location, you can take advantage of McKinney airport shuttle services. If you prefer choosing a ride from cheap car rentals in McKinney downtown, you can opt to travel downtown using a tram or one of the DART’s buses.
- Less than 30min from Downtown Dallas, McKinney offers a historic, tree-lined downtown area with a small-town charm. Your McKinney car rental will get you around Main Street’s antique shops, restaurants, and cafes, or over to the Chestnut Square Historic Park for a peek into how the town’s communities worked in the early 1900s or the Collin County Historical Society & Museum. If you’re here during the warmer months, be sure to check out the Towne LakeRecreation Area or Lewisville Lake with paddle boats and picnicking areas, tee off at the Oak Hollow Golf Course, or to the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary with the family. Be sure to spend a day exploring nearby Dallas or Fort Worth as well. You can catch a Cowboys football game, explore the Arts District, view the galleries at the Dallas Museum of Art, or take a stroll through Klyde Warren Park.
- To fly into McKinney, look for a flight to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, a half-hour away. Once you arrive and collect your luggage, follow the signs for the Rental Car designated pick-up area, which is located on the lower level of the terminal. Rental Car shuttle buses will pick you up roughly every 15min to take you to the Rental Car Center, an approximately 10min drive away.
- The main highways serving McKinney are the US 75, US 380, SH 5, SH 121 (Sam Rayburn Tollway) that runs to the Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. There are a number of traffic circles throughout McKinney where pedestrians will have the right of way, like the one at Ridge and Wilmeth, and drivers are expected to yield. Also, note that pedestrians are allowed to cross intersections diagonally, so be on the lookout for pedestrians around busy intersections. Cyclists are also common on the roadways in McKinney, with a vast on-street bike network so be aware that you’ll be sharing the road with cyclists.
- Most traffic in McKinney is along the US 75 and is considered one of the most congested routes in the Dallas area. It may be easier to take other major roads through McKinney rather than get on the freeway during rush hour, which is typically from 7am to 10am, and then again from 4pm to 7pm. Snow is rare in McKinney but beware of good driving practices if you are visiting during the winter months.
- Book your rental car in McKinney at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Intermediate rental cars in McKinney are around 10% cheaper than other car types, on average
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McKinney car rental reviews and directory
Budget
7.8
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13 reviewsBest rated
Cleanliness
7.6
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.6
Value for money
7.6
2 locations in McKinney
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9.6 Wonderful
Oct. 2017
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The trunk was spacious, the car rode well and smooth and handled fine. Gas mileage was good as well. The rental experience was smooth and quick.Cons:
The pickup from a rolling start is poor and hesitant but this is not the rental locations' fault. Just not a car I would ever own.7.6 Good
May 2017
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upon returning vehicle, simple and quick processCons:
when I went to pick up vehicle, it was not ready and I had to wait over 30 minutes.3.6 Poor
May 2017
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The vehicle had not been cleaned and smelled like smoke. There was so much dirt and grime on the inside of the windsheild that I had to stop and clean it before I felt safe driving it as the dirt obscured my view. The outside looked as though it had not been washed in weeks. I was very disappointed. Not worth the money I paid at all.2.0 Poor
Jul. 2016
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They didn't have the car. Had to wait 5 hours before I could get it2.0 Poor
Jun. 2016
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I had requested a mini van for a long road trip...when I went to pick up the van , the only one with low miles also had a DVD system which I did not want or need...but I had to take it as all the other ones had 30K plus miles on them. I asked to not be charged the extra amount for the DVD system and was told that was not possible...which I think is really bad custormer service and a way for them to get more money out of me.Enterprise
7.4
Good
11 reviewsCleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6
6 locations in McKinney
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7.6 Good
Oct. 2020
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It is a good truckCons:
Having the car on hand that I reserved10.0 Wonderful
Jul. 2020
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Clean and well organized customer supportCons:
they don’t take email details so couldn’t see the contract9.2 Wonderful
Mar. 2020
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Car was not vacuumed well and was not washed well. Didn’t mind but wanted to comment.4.8 Mediocre
Dec. 2018
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Car was clean insideCons:
Car has some serious issues. Car wasn't good to drive, while you are driving it is pulling me aside. Felt vey uncomfortable and drive was unpleasant10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Jun. 2022
Avis
6.4
Okay
11 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.6
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
6.6
One location in McKinney
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2.0 Poor
Jul. 2020
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Absolutely nothing pressing I pre paid had every thing ready. I even called location to make sure all was good if I needed anything else so I could bring with me they said nope your all good we will have keys waiting. I get there they wouldn't rent me a car even though in pre paid, I needed another cc card which I did not bring so 2 hr trip back .Cons:
If I pre pay for car let me use it.8.0 Very good
Jul. 2020
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Friendly service helpful and car was clean6.8 Okay
Jun. 2019
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Car and price was nice.Cons:
Customer service was not great. Not friendly. Accused us of having animals in the vehicle even though we have none and are allergic to dogs and cats. Generally seemed unhappy to be working there.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2016
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I got there early so I put the key in the drop box.4.8 Mediocre
Feb. 2016
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Car was clean and easily taken care ofCons:
The Avis pickup center tried to scam me on the gas tank, and also told me the car they gave me had better gas mileage than the car I ordered... it was 10mpg lower.10.0 Wonderful
Nov. 2015
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Thank you for your service!! Everything went well,Cons:
we had to wait longer when we returned the car, everyone was busy and we were several customersHertz
3.5
Poor
5 reviewsCleanliness
5.1
Comfort
4.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.3
Value for money
3.5
One location in McKinney
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2.0 Poor
May 2021
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No car available.2.0 Poor
Dec. 2022
6.0 Okay
Apr. 2022
1.9 Poor
Sep. 2021
40 travellers who rented a car in McKinney gave the car agency they used an average rating of 6.5
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