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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Wichita
- A hire car is the most comfortable and cost-effective way of exploring not only the city of Wichita, but also the surrounding state of Kansas. With a car, you can explore at your own pace Wichita’s main points of interest, such as the Old Town area or the Tanganyika Wildlife Park, which is just 15 miles from the center. Hop into the car for a road trip to Oklahoma City, which is about 160 miles south of Wichita.
- All the major car hire companies, including Alamo, Avis, and Budget, can be found at Wichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT), which is only about 7 miles west of the city center. The hire car desks are situated near the Baggage Claim area of the main terminal, and the hire cars are parked on the first floor of the parking garage.
- Driving in Wichita is pretty straightforward and, while downtown can get a bit crowded, there are many places where you can drive and park your car. Drivers are allowed to take a right turn on a red light, but always give pedestrians and bicyclists the right of way. Summer gets very hot, so make sure you get a car with good A/C. Tornadoes are common in Kansas, so if you encounter one either steer away from its path or seek shelter immediately.
- Traffic in Wichita is very mild, especially compared to other big U.S. cities. The roads are more crowded during rush hour (between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. and from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.), but as long as you avoid driving during those time frames you can easily drive even the longer commutes done in under 30 minutes. You may find there’s more congestion in the winter since the weather can get a bit rough, causing more accidents than normal.
- Book your rental car in Wichita at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in Wichita are around 56% more expensive than other car types, on average
Wichita car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Wichita
What type of car is recommended for driving in Wichita?
If you're just driving around the city, a compact, economy car is a better option because it’s easier to maneuver and park downtown. If you’re planning on embarking on a longer journey across the state, a mid-size sedan or a spacious SUV are better options, depending on how many people are traveling.
What’s the speed limit in Wichita?
The speed limit is usually 30 mph in urban areas, with the exception of certain residential areas that may have lower limits. Two-lane highways’ speed limits range between 55 and 65 mph, but on some rural highways limits may go as high as 70 mph. Both the Kansas Turnpike and some rural segments of freeway allow for a 75 mph maximum.
Where are the best places to park in Wichita?
Downtown Wichita offers several parking garages with hourly or daily parking, such as the Century II Parking lot, and all the public parking garages in Old Town are free to use. There are also many on-street parking spaces, which are usually time-restricted. Street parking meters in Wichita are enforced from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, and rates range between $0.50 and $2 per hour.
How much is the price of fuel in Wichita?
The average price of fuel in Wichita is RM 15.22 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between RM 183 and RM 243, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Wichita?
Economy (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Wichita.
How can I find car hires near me in Wichita?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Wichita?
An Economy car rental in Wichita costs RM 419 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Wichita?
A Standard car hire in Wichita costs RM 275 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car hire cost in Wichita?
An Intermediate car hire in Wichita costs RM 258 per day, on average.
Wichita 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.
Hertz
7.0
Good
Read 20 reviewsCleanliness
7.2
Comfort
7.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
6.9
4 locations in Wichita
Locations in Wichita
1835 Midfield Road
+1 316 946 4860
2280 S.eisenhower Ap Parkway
+1 316 946 4860
535 W Douglas Ave Ste 100
+1 316 263 2004
550 N Webb Road
+1 316 689 3773
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Apr 2024
Intermediate
2.0 Poor
Mike, Mar 2024
Compact
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jan 2022
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
The online rental experience was excellent.Cons:
I was helped within 5 minutes of arrival. It took 1 1/2 hours to pick up the rental. The rental car was not at the location and they did not share this information with me. If they would have told the truth, I could have been much more understanding.8.0 Very Good
Lloyd, Apr 2021
Pros:
Friendly and helpful staff a Hertz location at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport.Cons:
This car rental was similar to two other car rentals I have experienced in Wichita during the past two months. Enterprise, Avis and Hertz all promised a minivan or large suv. Enterprise cancelled on me one day before I needed the rental, telling me two renters had not returned vehicles. Avis and Hertz only had smaller capacity vehicles available. It seems there exists a bait-and-switch approach to car rentals in Wichita, Kansas.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
6.6
Okay
Read 21 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.7
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.6
Value for money
6.6
7 locations in Wichita
Locations in Wichita
2280 S Eisenhower Pkwy
+1 833 827 6509
300 Washington S
+1 316 263 4035
5401 E Kellogg Dr
+1 316 682 1200
6041 West Kellogg
+1 316 942 6623
6300 E. 37th Street North
+1 316 681 1000
832 N Webb Rd Ste 200
+1 316 682 2323
8539 W 21st St N
+1 316 721 1000
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Passenger van
4.0 Mediocre
J, Nov 2023
People carrier
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
Everything was great.Cons:
no complaints6.0 Okay
Gail, May 2021
Pros:
Very efficient staffCons:
Car was dirty. .Their wash bay wasn’t working apparently.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Cons:
We registered online and received a confirmation number. Arrived at Enterprise on a Thursday only to find out that we did not have a car reserved but were placed on a waiting list, 11th in line on the list and wouldn't have a car available for us until Monday afternoon or Tues. If there are no cars available, the website should not reserve vehicles they do not have! We ended up going to a dealership and buying a car. So frustrating!!!2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2021
Cons:
They did not have the car I reserved.Dollar
10.0
Wonderful
Cleanliness
10.0
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
10.0
One location in Wichita
Locations in Wichita
Lc Pending Close Dec 1st
+1 866 434 2226
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National
10.0
Wonderful
Read 3 reviewsCleanliness
8.6
Comfort
10.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
10.0
Value for money
9.3
One location in Wichita
Locations in Wichita
2280 S Eisenhower Airport Pkwy
+1 833 828 5709
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2021
Alamo
8.8
Very Good
Read 9 reviewsCleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.0
Value for money
8.7
One location in Wichita
Locations in Wichita
2280 S Eisenhower Airport Pkwy
+1 833 828 5708
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10.0 Wonderful
Camille, Oct 2023
Economy
10.0 Wonderful
Jonathan, May 2021
Pros:
very fast process to get the car.Cons:
The car smelled. I had to open windows. It was mostly fine by the second day.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2020
Pros:
Yes/yesCons:
NA7.6 Good
Anonymous, Oct 2020
Cons:
Less expensive10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Jun 2020
Pros:
The vehicle met our needs and then some.Cons:
Nothing10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2019
Cons:
The desk clerk gave me an option of a Suburban or a Ford Expedition. He recommended the Expedition based on gas mileage and comfort. We felt it was the right choice!Thrifty
8.0
Very Good
Read 1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Wichita
Locations in Wichita
2280 S Eisenhower Ap Pkwy
+1 877 283 0898
Lc Pending Close Dec 1st
+1 877 283 0898
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8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
Yes3 locations in Wichita
Locations in Wichita
2280 S Eisenhower Airport Pkwy
+1 316 941 9414
3550 N Woodlawn Blvd Suite 400
+1 316 252 0051
8335 East Kellogg Drive
+1 316 847 6188
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Intermediate
8.0 Very Good
David, May 2021
Cons:
Car was a bit old (almost 30,000 miles and had several dings and dents and smelled like smoke.10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Cons:
It was perfect2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2019
Cons:
No one was there when I showed up, so it would have been better if someone were working when I showed up to get the car.8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Sept 2023
Full-size
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2021
3 locations in Wichita
Locations in Wichita
2280 Eisenhower Parkway
+1 316 946 4882
3550 N Woodlawn Blvd Suite 400
+1 316 252 0046
8335 East Kellogg Drive
+1 316 681 1487
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Sept 2024
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Full-size
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Full-size
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Oct 2022
4.8 Mediocre
Anonymous, Nov 2019
Cons:
Awful location for a car rental business. Tiny office/ waiting room; barest bones imaginable. First offered minivan was a Toyota Siena stripper in poor shape. Lots of dings, rubs, scratches, scrapes, even front plastic fascia was detached near the left headlight indicating some kind of contact. Worst part: vehicle didn’t have a remote key fob. Swapped for a 2018 Dodge Caravan GT. Even though vehicle was on the lot, it wasn’t rental ready. Empty bottles and trash. They quickly took it to the back to clean it up while I waited. Because the guys that man the counter are the same guys that do the garage stuff, they are woefully undermanned. Operating on a shoestring? Eventually vehicle was presented. Still had miscellaneous garbage in it. While driving it home to load up in the drizzle I discovered the rear wiper was malfunctioning; it had been twisted 180 degrees so it wiped the body below the window instead of the glass. I returned it. Did I mention the lousy location? Only one way to access their location; if you make turn down the wrong street, even with their lot in sight, there’s no way to get there because of one way strays, closed gates, etc. You have to retrace your route to start again. I had to go in into the office. A guy came out to the car with. with me. They flipped the wiper arm over. I didn’t have time to quibble. I took it as is. I got it home in the driveway to load up. Noticed front tire and rear tires were not same brand and relatively worn, and all air stems were missing their twist on caps. Oh well. During the trip I had to use wipers almost the entire time. Yep, you guessed it. Noisy chattering drove everyone crazy. On Thanksgiving Day, in a small town I found an auto parts store. Bought and installed new wiper blades on my rental. Fixed it! Good clean and silent wipers for the first time in four days. Also bought some window wipes to clean up the filthy front and rear window interiors. At least the car worked well. I’m in the process of having Avis reimbursement me for the wipers. Bottom line: Avis corporate needs to do a better job protecting their brand. The location I used was no better than “Economy Motors” not something I expected from Avis.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2023
Intermediate
5 locations in Wichita
Locations in Wichita
1812 South Seneca Street
+1 316 239 7000
1895 Midfield Road
+1 316 866 3850
2250 North Ridge Road, Ste100
+1 316 729 7979
2299 South Airport Road
+1 316 866 3860
8144 E Kellogg Dr
+1 316 681 0650
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Mar 2024
Standard SUV
10.0 Wonderful
jose, Sept 2022
8.0 Very Good
Amy, May 2021
Cons:
A10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
Yes,Cons:
Nothing3.6 Poor
Toby, Aug 2020
Cons:
Well i never rented the vehical and still got charged for the insurance and never got a refund so ya not really happy with the services either way wish i would have never used this website to preorder a vehicalOne location in Wichita
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