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KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Helena
- Car rentals in Helena offers one of the best travel options for visitors and drivers who wish to rent a car in the city. The car rentals are designed to offer comfort and convenience when moving around the area. Since Montana has such a small population, there are not many public transit options to get around. Having a rental car will allow you to visit all of the top attractions on your own time. The car will help you travel to the Grand Prismatic Spring, about 154 mi away, the Old Faithful Geyser located 154 mi to the South of Helena and Yellowstone RV Park at Macks Inn, 149 mi from Helena. Lovers of RV and camping can travel the 151 mi to Bear Valley Trailhead Upper Campground and the Lake Mason National Wildlife Refuge, 151 mi away.
- Travelers landing at the Bozeman Gallatin Field Airport can book Helena car rentals from the airport’s car rental counters located near the airport’s baggage claim section at the terminal’s West side. If you happen to land at the Great Falls Airport, you can get Helena car rentals from the airport’s Terminal Way and the Terminal Drive. The car rental agencies are located along I-15 to the southwest of the Great falls. Some of the companies that offer car rental services at these airports include Alamo, Budget, Hertz, Sixt, Avis, Enterprise and National.
- When driving car rentals in Helena, you should watch out for aggressive behaviors among some drivers. This requires you to be vigilant and keen while on the roads to avoid any incident. The pedestrians in the city always have the right of way especially on crosswalks and highways irrespective of whether it is an illegal crossing or not. It is expected of you to yield right of way to emergency vehicles such as ambulances by moving to the lane furthest to the vehicles. Seasons marked by snowfall are especially difficult to drive in especially if not accustomed to such conditions.
- Rush hours in the city of Helena starts from around 7:00 AM in the morning as the residents rush to get to work until 9:00 AM. It is recommended for drivers with car rentals in Helena to plan their trips around these times as the roads are mostly empty until about 4:30 PM in the evening when the evening rush hours begin. The evening rush hours last from 4:30 to around 5:30 PM as the residents rush to get back to their homes. It will be wise to avoid the N Montana Avenue and the W Custer Avenue cross street due to heavy traffic.
- Book your car hire in Helena at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Compact hire cars in Helena are around 52% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about hiring a car in Helena
How much is the price of fuel in Helena?
The average price of fuel in Helena is $5.64 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a tank of fuel costs between $68 and $90, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Helena?
Compact (Buick Encore or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Helena.
How can I find car hires near me in Helena?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Compact car hire cost in Helena?
A Compact car hire in Helena costs $70 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car hire cost in Helena?
A Standard car hire in Helena costs $132 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car hire cost in Helena?
A Special car hire in Helena costs $67 per day, on average.
What type of car is recommended for driving in Helena?
The car recommended for travelers seeking to hire rentals from Helena is the standard car. The car offers fuel effectiveness helping you travel economically around the city. The standard car also offers comfortable seating space for five individuals with adequate room for luggage. The car offers agility and comfortable interiors with standard safety features for protection as you travel around the city.
What’s the speed limit in Helena?
Car rentals in Helena must observe the statutory speed limits governing the vehicles in the city. In case you are driving in residential areas, drive at 25 mph and 65 mph on undivided roads within the city. In case you get to the urban highways, the speed limit to observe is 65 mph while the rural highways have a speed limit of 75 mph. Drivers on divided roads must observe a speed limit of 70 mph while the Interstate and rural highways have the maximum speed set at 80 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Helena?
Drivers with Helena car rentals can access parking spaces in several locations within the city. Some of the parking locations include the Parking Garage located on 34 N Last Chance Gulch, the Parking lot on 839 Front St and the 1410 8th Ave Parking on 1410 8th Ave. Other parking locations where drivers can park include 22 N Last Chance Gulch Parking on 1200N Last Chance Gulch, 200 N Cruse Ave Parking on 200 N Cruse Ave and 230-314 S Park Ave Parking on 230-314 S Park Ave.
Helena car rental reviews and directory All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car hire booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.0
Very Good
Read 1 reviewCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.4
Value for money
8.0
2 locations in Helena
Locations in Helena
2850 Mercer Loop
+1 406 442 1765
3015 Prospect Ave
+1 406 449 3400
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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, June 2024
People mover
Hertz
7.4
Good
Read 9 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.2
Value for money
7.3
One location in Helena
Locations in Helena
2850 Mercer Loop
+1 406 449 4167
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4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, June 2024
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2021
Pros:
easy processCons:
nothing9.6 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2020
Pros:
The car was clean & ready - but one tire was seriously low on air. The Hertz employee went above and beyond and had it repaired in short order by a local tire shop. Drop off was a breeze.Cons:
An excellent experience with great caring staff. What more could I ask for? All rental car agencies charge a significant premium for full size SUV's - so it was quite pricey.2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2023
Standard
10.0 Wonderful
penny, June 2022
8.0 Very Good
Alison, Oct 2021
Budget
5.9
Fair
Read 8 reviewsCleanliness
6.7
Comfort
7.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
6.1
One location in Helena
Locations in Helena
2850 Skyway Drive
+1 406 442 6241
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Full-size
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Economy
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Apr 2021
Pros:
Staff was in a hurry to get me out of there. No one was there when I dropped it off.Cons:
Better customer service10.0 Wonderful
Jack, Aug 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Dec 2021
Alamo
5.8
Fair
Read 2 reviewsCleanliness
5.9
Comfort
5.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.9
Value for money
5.9
One location in Helena
Locations in Helena
2850 Mercer Loop
+1 406 442 1765
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5.6 Fair
Anonymous, Sept 2020
Pros:
Friendly staff at the rental car counter inside the airport.Cons:
wished the car I ordered (Toyota RAV4) would have been available. Instead I got a Chevy Equinox that was just okay but did not meet my expectations.1.9 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2021
Avis
3.3
Poor
Read 3 reviewsCleanliness
5.3
Comfort
4.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
4.0
Value for money
4.6
One location in Helena
Locations in Helena
2850 Skyway Drive
+1 406 442 4440
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2.0 Poor
Oliver, Mar 2024
Full-size
6.0 Okay
Daniel, Apr 2021
Pros:
Staff was helpful.Cons:
When I got my car, one of the tires was very underinflated and I needed to go to get air immediately after pick up.2.0 Poor
Ed, Nov 2021
National
2.0
Poor
Read 1 reviewCleanliness
2.0
Comfort
2.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
2.0
Value for money
2.0
One location in Helena
Locations in Helena
2850 Mercer Loop
+1 406 442 8620
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2.0 Poor
Anonymous, July 2020
Pros:
Cahill and Silas found me a good rate and cleaned the car before giving it to me. My Ford Explorer had Sirius/XM, which was fun as I drove across the country.Cons:
On a car with fewer than 2,000 miles, I was astonished to get a flat tire. Even worse, it turned out that my rental had no spare tire! No full-size, no "doughnut" size either! Roadside assistance was courteous, but it was estimated to be 4-5 hours before a new vehicle could be delivered. Instead, I drove to a nearby Sears Tire store. Still, the flat delayed my trip by 3.5 hours.One location in Helena
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2850 Skyway Dr, Helena, , USA Montana
+1 914 368 0091
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Most popular car type | Compact |
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When to book a car hire in Helena
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Helena car hire information
| Pick-up location | Helena |
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| Car types | |
| Hire locations | 10 |
| Airport locations | 10 |