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How far in advance should you book car hire in Reno?
You should book your car hire in Reno around 7 days before your trip in order to get a below-average price.
What is the cheapest month to hire a car in Reno?
The cheapest month to hire a car in Reno is November at an average cost of $75/day. July is the most expensive month to hire a car in Reno when prices are $114/day on average, which tends to be 72% above the yearly average hire price for Reno.
Which car hire company in Reno has the most locations?
Avis operates 3 locations in Reno, more than any other car hire company.
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Small cars
$56 - $97
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$94 - $140
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Small car hire in Reno typically costs around $73 per day. The best time to book is December, when prices average $56 per day, which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Small cars are usually 37% cheaper than the average car hire in Reno, making them ideal for budget-conscious travellers.
Medium car hire in Reno typically costs around $108 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $83 per day, which is about 24% less than the yearly average. Medium cars are usually 7% cheaper than the average car hire in Reno, offering a good balance of space and value.
Large car hire in Reno typically costs around $124 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $98 per day, which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Large cars are typically 8% more expensive than the average car hire in Reno but offer more comfort for longer trips.
SUV hire in Reno typically costs around $123 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $99 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. SUVs are typically 7% more expensive than the average car hire in Reno but provide extra space and capability for groups or road trips.
Van hire in Reno typically costs around $160 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $127 per day, which is about 21% less than the yearly average. Vans are typically 29% more expensive than the average car hire in Reno but are the best choice for families or groups needing maximum passenger capacity.
Pickup truck hire in Reno typically costs around $99 per day. The best time to book is January, when prices average $80 per day, which is about 20% less than the yearly average. Pickup trucks are 14% cheaper than the average car hire in Reno, making them a practical choice for hauling gear or outdoor adventures.
Luxury car hire in Reno typically costs around $145 per day. The best time to book is November, when prices average $109 per day, which is about 25% less than the yearly average. Luxury cars are typically 21% more expensive than the average car hire in Reno but deliver premium comfort and style for special occasions.
Convertible hire in Reno typically costs around $136 per day. The best time to book is April, when prices average $87 per day, which is about 37% less than the yearly average. Convertibles are typically 16% more expensive than the average car hire in Reno but are perfect for scenic drives and warm-weather destinations.
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Most popular agency
Average price
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Dollar
$96/day
$81/day
Reno car hire experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
Insights shared by verified travellers who hired a car in Reno
Make sure the car is suitable for mountain driving if you’re going to Tahoe
BarryAug 2025
Keep trying to book directly with Avis for your car. You may eventually find a price equivalent to QEEQ's price. Then you can skip the line.
SUSANAug 2024
Rent your car at Meadowbrook Mall instead of the Reno airport! It’s a 5 minute Lyft trip away & I saved $2000!
Verified travelerJune 2024
Do your research on all the car rental companies in Reno before making your decision. Insist on a walk through before signing any paperwork.
Verified travelerApr 2024
Make sure if you are going to the mountains in winter you have 4 wheel drive
JamieMar 2024
we were driving to tahoe so would recommend a 4wd
Verified travelerMay 2024
Plan and take your time to pick and drop off.
Verified travelerFeb 2024
Very easy pickup and drop off for our trip to South Lake Tahoe.
MarilynDec 2023
If you are driving from Reno to Tahoe, there is a very long stretch of extremely tight curves. Be very AWAKE!!!!
Verified travelerSept 2023
Be careful of the drop-off take a lot a pictures to support what you say for the return (existing stains, cleanliness, etc…) it helped me
DwayneNov 2023
We stayed in Carson city. Traffic was never an issue. Look both ways and pay attention to the speed limit and traffic signals. 🙂
Verified travelerOct 2023
Driving good. I lived there before
Verified travelerAug 2023
I don't think there are any tolls which means you don't have to get ripped off on a toll device.
Verified travelerAug 2023
We picked up car and headed to Tahoe. Easy
Verified travelerAug 2023
Get to PDX early to drop off. It took a while to find the return area.
MelanieJuly 2023
Use Enterprise or pick up your rental at a location other than the airport.
Verified travelerJune 2023
No tips. I got directly on the freeway and left immediately.
Verified travelerJuly 2023
No, we had no problems driving in Reno.
Verified travelerMay 2023
Didn’t drive much in Reno… picked the car up when we were leaving to go to Napa (which was fine) and then San Francisco, but driving in San Francisco is not much fun.
Verified travelerMay 2023
Watch for areas where construction is underway and be careful to watch for detours, etc.
KAYAK’s top tips for hiring a car in Reno
Surrounded by lush parks and forests, Reno is a unique oasis that provides plenty of opportunity for outdoor exploration. Deciding to rent a car during your time in Reno will be a worthwhile decision, opening up the ability to discover the beauty of Lake Tahoe, the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Truckee River, and the valleys and desert of Nevada. By hiring a car and maximizing your time in town you will be able to explore the amazing natural landscapes and still check out the funky and eclectic nightlife of downtown Reno.
Reno-Tahoe International Airport is located only 3 miles from the downtown district, meaning you can pick up your hire car and be in the city in no time at all. Survey the best list of hire options available at Reno-Tahoe International Airport using KAYAK and organize your hire before you arrive. Major global hire companies such as Alamo, Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, and Budget have counters located within the baggage claim area of the airport terminal.
If you plan on traveling to the many mountainous areas surrounding the valley that Reno sits in, keep in mind that the weather at high elevations is unpredictable and thus the road conditions can change quickly. Ensure that you regularly check local weather reports and take extra precautions when driving on snow or ice.
Rush hour is a relative piece of cake in Reno compared to other major cities across the United States. While there is increased congestion on the roads between 7 am and 9 am and between 5 pm and 6:30 pm, most of the city is reachable within 45 minutes -- even if you are coming from the opposite side of town!
If you plan to travel with your kids to Reno, you should consider child safety rules in the city. Reno law requires you to secure all children under six and shorter than 145 cm in an authorised child restraint system. All children under two should ride in the backseat of the car in a rear-facing child safety seat. Whenever you step out of the vehicle, ensure all children under seven are attended to by an adult or someone above 12. Besides enhancing your child's safety, adhering to these rules will save you unnecessary fines.
Most car hire providers accept credit cards, which should be in the main driver's name. However, some companies allow debit card payments with additional restrictions. These include providing a ticketed return travel itinerary at the airport, getting insurance for cheap car hire in Reno or paying a cash deposit. These requirements normally vary depending on the company. Always check your provider's payment terms in advance to avoid issues during pickup.
If you plan to explore Reno with your furry buddy, you can do so with a Reno hire car. Most Reno car hire providers allow pets in their vehicles. However, they may charge an additional fee or include special restrictions like keeping your pet in a crate and securing it with a seatbelt while in the vehicle. For customers with disabilities, you can have your service animal in the car without a crate. Make regular stops during your road trip to allow your pet to relieve themselves outside.
25% of our users found a car hire in Reno for $81 or less
FAQs about hiring a car in Reno
What type of car is recommended for driving in Reno?
There is adequate space on roads and in parking spots throughout the downtown district of Reno, meaning that you do not have to make any sacrifices for space or comfort when choosing your hire car. An all-wheel drive is, however, recommended if you are visiting Reno during the winter months and plan on driving to any of the nearby mountain ranges.
What’s the speed limit in Reno?
Unless otherwise indicated, the speed limit on residential roads and within urban areas is 30 mph. Urban freeways have a maximum speed of 65 mph, while primary undivided roads can have a speed limit of between 55-70 mph. On rural divided highways the speed limit can vary from 65 to 75 mph, while rural freeways, such as the I-95 that connects to Arizona, can range between 70-80 mph.
Where are the best places to park in Reno?
On-street parking is relatively easy to find, even in the city center; however, there is normally a 2-hour limit unless you park after 6pm. Make the most of free on-street parking available throughout the city on Sundays -- this is the perfect day to plan an adventure through the downtown area.
How much does it cost to hire a car in Reno?
On average a car hire in Reno costs $96 per day.
Which car hire agencies are at Reno airport (RNO)?
Which car hire companies will pick you up at Reno airport (RNO)?
Car hire companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Reno airport to off-airport locations include Dollar, Budget, Alamo, Hertz and Avis.
How can I find car hires near me in Reno?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does a Special car hire cost in Reno?
A Special car hire in Reno costs $108 per day, on average.
How much does a Small car hire cost in Reno?
A Small car hire in Reno costs $250 per day, on average.
What is the most popular car hire location in Reno?
In Reno, cars are most frequently hired at Alamo 2001 E Plumb Ln (4 km from city centre ).
What is the allowable BAC level in Reno?
Reno laws allow you to drive with a 0.08% BAC level. If you're below 21, your BAC level shouldn’t be above 0.02%. If you plan to take more alcohol, consider travelling with an additional driver to avoid hefty fines or getting involved in an accident. Your additional should meet all Reno car hire requirements. Also, ensure you register the additional driver at the hire location.
What are the car hiring requirements in Reno?
The average age requirement for cheap car hire in Reno is at least 25. Some providers allow younger drivers to hire cars, but they should be at least 21 and will likely incur an extra fee. Before you get behind the wheel, you must produce your driving licence which will remain valid for one year or two years, depending on the provider. International drivers should produce an International Driving Permit (IDP) if their driving licence is not in English, for translation purposes.
First, I received my email with a confirmation number reserving my vehicle, a Pacifica minivan. Got to the counter and the employee stated my reservation was canceled. They had no more large vehicles to rent. I did not cancel my reservation. I was in a panic as I had three children to haul around plus adults. The employee was kind enough to go in the back to speak with someone and they found me an SUV. I feel I could have been given a break on my rate as the reservation some how was canceled.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Pick-up truck
Want to mention Susan in the return lot. Great personality and attitude.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Pick-up truck
Alfonso Perez was very helpful checking in
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Jan 2024
Pick-up truck
car did not have any washer fluid in it when picked up.
6.0 Okay
Dwayne, Nov 2023
Intermediate SUV
The staff from the nice guy at the counter, the girl in the booth and the friendly return guy were all fantastic. The car itself had dings all over it. It was missing paint on the driver's door. It didn't have any floor mats. Carpet was ripped or slashed on the passenger side and messed up on the driver's side as well. We were running late for a dinner appointment when we arrived or I would've never drove off in that vehicle. On the plus side, it did get us from point A to point B.
I’m very satisfied with my experience. The process was fast and easy.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Nov 2024
Intermediate
Everything was excellent, especially good advice from the staff that I make photos of problematic points (small damage), it was very useful and save me from potential problems! Thank you for easy and comfortable driving experience!!
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate
System operation took 3 different employees to complete. Not at all efficient.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2024
Intermediate SUV
Ease of pick up/drop off
2.0 Poor
Stacy, Aug 2024
Compact
RIP OFFS
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, June 2024
Standard SUV
The guy at the counter said the gas in California would be much more expensive and that I’d save money by paying for the tank upfront. None of this was true.
From picking it up To dropping it off. The Durango ran nice, it was clean, and looked good.
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Mar 2026
Intermediate
In the middle of processing my rental at the Avis desk, when I was picking up the car, the Avis computer went down. It ended up that they charged on my credit card twice for the car rental (but only once for the $200 security deposit). When I tried calling their billing, they could not find my rental and then they told me to call the Reno Airport Avis office, but the number they gave me only got me back to the same corporate automatic phone tree. Finally, there customer service office told me that it should work out when I returned the car. I returned the car yesterday morning as scheduled, but I still have not received the final bill.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2025
Full-size SUV
Great customer service
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2025
Compact SUV
The car was ready when we got there
4.0 Mediocre
Barry, Aug 2025
Intermediate SUV
I couldn't add my wizard number because I booked through Qeeq. So even though I could check in online for the car, I had to wait an hour in line to pick it up. Only one counterperson was on duty, and even once I got through that, the car wasn't available for another 20 minutes.
6.0 Okay
Pamela, June 2025
Full-size SUV
My drop off was at Circus Circus in Las Vegas. I was not given the exact location to where I would be park in the car and dropping off keys.. there is no indication that it should be dropped off in the second garage on the fifth level. I wasted about an hour and a half trying to figure it out, I called Avis customer service, and the guy was clueless, he suggested I just park it and leave the keys inside the car.
The total experience was great....the online reservation process, price, pick up and drop off, all went smoothly. I will book through Kayak again in the future.
8.0 Very Good
Anonymous, Apr 2026
Full-size SUV
Nice car, easy experience but they tried to add a $30 junk fee that I had to wait in two different lines to get removed. It’s happened multiple times to me where rental companies add junk fees on top of the agreed upon price without telling the customer just to see if they can get away with it which is unethical.
10.0 Wonderful
Wayne, Apr 2026
Intermediate SUV
The car is too small for me. I had to crawl in and out of the drivers seat.
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Intermediate SUV
I ordered and reserved an AWD vehicle and they did not have any when I picked up the car in a snow storm.
4.0 Mediocre
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Compact SUV
The QEEQ BOOKING intermediary app was really painful- an annoying extra step
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2025
Compact
The lady at the Reno location was very helpful and nice
I booked a reservation through Kayak for $93.50, but Hertz would not honor the price. They HAD the reservation, they simply wouldn't honor the price. The price they gave me was $166.13 and the person at the rental desk basically said "Take it or leave it". I had no choice but to take it since I had to be somewhere quickly
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Intermediate
They were closed I never got the car and still haven't got my money back and when they finally did open the following Monday they didn't even have the car I paid for already.
2.0 Poor
Jim, Oct 2023
Coupe
Unable to cancel via "Kayak". will not use that service again.
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact
The shorter line than other rental companies made for faster pick up
6.0 Okay
Anonymous, Oct 2023
Compact
Was given an EV. Gave myself a crash course
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Sept 2023
Compact
I reserved a car from Hertz through your site on August 10, for a pickup at RNO on Sept. 22. I prepaid a portion of the charge ($171.20), leaving a balance ($54.62) due at pickup. Instead, was charged $110.64 at the Hertz desk, and told my only recourse was to call their Customer Relations/Billing phone number to resolve the issue. That proved useless, as they would not honor the stated price on my contract. I believe that $56.02has been stolen from me, and I will never rent from Hertz again. Further, if Kayak is unable to get the overcharge reversed by Hertz, I will never use your service again, and I have been a loyal customer for over 20 years. The price quoted should be the price charged. Period.
Terrible experience. Will never use them again. We reserved a vehicle 6 months prior to travel. When we got there they only had a minivan for us. We had 6 people and a baby we were going into the mountains to ski and they could only provide a front wheel drive minivan when we ordered a luxury SUV with four wheel drive. I went over to enterprise and they took care of me
The vehicle I booked was not actually available. I called the day before when I received an emailed showing a 7 passenger instead of a 12 passenger van. After speaking with 2 different people, 2 different phone calls and over an hour - mostly on hold. They promised me it would be resolved and it was NOT!
Payless
5.6
Fair
One location in Reno
Locations in Reno
1395 Airmotive Way
+1 775 324 0164
Monday
08:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
08:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
08:00 - 18:00
Thursday
08:00 - 18:00
Friday
08:00 - 18:00
Saturday
08:00 - 18:00
Sunday
08:00 - 18:00
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No reviews available
Easirent
3.9
Poor
One location in Reno
Locations in Reno
Reno/Tahoe International Airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Rent-A-Wreck
3.2
Poor
Cleanliness
4.5
Comfort
4.1
Pick-up/Drop-off
3.4
Value for money
3.2
One location in Reno
Locations in Reno
295 Gentry Way
+1 775 826 7676
Monday
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 15:00
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No reviews available
Eagle Rent A Car
No score available yet
2 locations in Reno
Locations in Reno
2175 Market Street Ste D
Opening times not available
Reno airport
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Movly
No score available yet
One location in Reno
Locations in Reno
Reno International Airport
+44 7342 283294
Monday
00:00 - 23:59
Tuesday
00:00 - 23:59
Wednesday
00:00 - 23:59
Thursday
00:00 - 23:59
Friday
00:00 - 23:59
Saturday
00:00 - 23:59
Sunday
00:00 - 23:59
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No reviews available
North Car Rental
No score available yet
One location in Reno
Locations in Reno
2001 E. Plumb Lane
+1 775 785 2554
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
Priceless
No score available yet
One location in Reno
Locations in Reno
295 Gentry Way
+1 775 826 7676
Monday
09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday
09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday
09:00 - 18:00
Thursday
09:00 - 18:00
Friday
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday
09:00 - 15:00
Filters
No reviews available
Sunnycars
No score available yet
One location in Reno
Locations in Reno
2001 East Plumb Lane
Opening times not available
Filters
No reviews available
341 travellers who hired a car in Reno gave the car agency they used an average rating of 5.5
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