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Where to pick up near Bardstown

Rental desks in Bardstown have had no offers in the last 12 months. The nearest with offers is Louisville Airport, 48 km away.

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Louisville Airport · 48 km Airport 9 $82 18 min

Car rental prices near Bardstown by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta 9 $82
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Ford Focus 9 $82
Intermediate Toyota Prius Hybrid, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra 9 $85 $99
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima 6 $88
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Dodge Magnum 8 $88 $113
Small SUV Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade, Jeep Wrangler Sport 7 $85
Medium SUV Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Wrangler 9 $87 $104
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition 9 $108 $178
SUV Ford Flex 1 $117
Minivan Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest 9 $117 $135
12-passenger van Ford Transit Passengervan, Ford ClubWagon 3 $192
15-passenger van Chevrolet Express 3 $276
Luxury Audi A4, Cadillac CTS, Cadillac XTS 4 $121
Premium Nissan Maxima, Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 300 8 $115
Special Ford Flex 1 $94
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible, Jeep Wrangler 4 $93
Small or medium truck Toyota Tacoma 3 $101
Large truck Dodge Ram 3 $95

The from price is among the lowest prices seen. Half of the offers were cheaper than the typical price. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Mitsubishi Mirage rental car near Bardstown Alamo

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $82/day
Nissan Versa rental car near Bardstown Alamo

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $82/day
Hyundai Accent rental car near Bardstown Payless

Hyundai Accent

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $83/day
Kia Soul rental car near Bardstown Payless

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $83/day
Hyundai Venue rental car near Bardstown Budget

Hyundai Venue

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $88/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car near Bardstown Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $90/day
Kia Rio rental car near Bardstown Avis

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $117/day
Ford Fiesta rental car near Bardstown Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $118/day

Car rental companies near Bardstown

Prices and conditions come from searches on TREWL and may have changed. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jul 2026. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Alamo

In the terminal Daily 00:00–00:30, 08:00–23:59 22 min wait Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $82/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.5 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.7 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Louisville Airport
600 Terminal Dr, Ste 8, Louisville, 40209, KY
8448878408

National

In the terminal Daily 00:00–00:30, 06:00–23:59 23 min wait Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $101/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.7 Service at the rental desk 8.8 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.0

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Winter tires · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Additional driver

Office

National at Louisville Airport
600 Terminal Dr Ste 8, Louisville, 40209, KY
8448878409

Enterprise

In the terminal Daily 00:00–00:30, 06:00–23:59 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $84/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.9 Cleanliness 8.3 Service at the rental desk 8.6 Pick-up process 8.2 Drop-off process 8.8

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat · Winter tires · Ski rack

Office

Enterprise at Louisville Airport
600 Terminal Dr Ste 18, Louisville, 40209 1595, KY
8336350430

Hertz

In the terminal Daily 07:00–23:59 16 min wait Credit and debit cards
7.3
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $90/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.1 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.1 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 8.3

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Hertz at Louisville Airport
600 Terminal Drive Ste 11, Louisville, Ky, 40209-1593, KY
5023610183

Avis

In the terminal Mon–Thu 00:00–01:00, 08:00–23:59 · Fri 08:00–23:00 · Sat 09:00–23:00 · Sun 00:00–01:00, 08:00–23:59 18 min wait Credit card only
7.1
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $111/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.8 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.8 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at Louisville Airport
600 Terminal Dr, Louisville, 40209, KY
502-364-1901

Thrifty

Daily 07:00–23:59 15 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good 5000+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 7.8

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Thrifty at Louisville Airport
600 Terminal Drive, Louisville, KY, United States, 40209
(502) 375-0681

Budget

In the terminal Mon–Thu 00:00–01:00, 08:00–23:59 · Fri 08:00–23:00 · Sat 09:00–23:00 · Sun 00:00–01:00, 08:00–23:59 14 min wait Credit card only
6.7
Good 10000+ reviews
from $88/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.5 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 6.6 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage on selected cars
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Louisville Airport
600 Terminal Drive Louisville Muhammad Ali Intl, Louisville, 40209, KY
502-366-3360

Dollar

Daily 07:00–23:59 16 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.6
Good 5000+ reviews
from $93/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.1 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 7.7

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Glass and tire waiver
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee
  • Breakdown assistance

Policies

  • Full to full
  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Ski rack · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Dollar at Louisville Airport
600 Terminal Drive, Louisville, KY, United States, 40209
(502) 375-0681

Payless

In the terminal Mon–Thu 09:00–23:59 · Fri 09:00–23:00 · Sat 09:00–20:00 · Sun 09:00–23:59 17 min wait Credit card only
6.6
Good 1000+ reviews
from $83/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.3 Cleanliness 6.6 Service at the rental desk 6.6 Pick-up process 5.8 Drop-off process 8.0

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Cancellation fee $130

Office

Payless at Louisville Airport
600 Terminal Drive, Louisville International Airport, Louisville, 40209, KY
502-380-2266

Rental conditions near Bardstown

Based on 9 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Jul 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $35 a day extra (Dollar).
Debit card Accepted by 3 of 9 suppliers: Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 6 of 9 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 9 suppliers.
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, from $91 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 8 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Payless $130.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (8 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (8 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (5 suppliers).
Included in the price Airport fee, Breakdown assistance, Taxes
Free additional driver Alamo
Extras GPS (8 suppliers), Infant seat (8 suppliers), Child seat (8 suppliers), Booster seat (8 suppliers), Ski rack (6 suppliers), Winter tires (3 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (4 suppliers), Free additional driver (1 supplier), Special discount (1 supplier)

Driving in the USA: drive on the right · 0.08% blood alcohol (0.05% in Utah) · 0.02% for new drivers. Driving rules

Cities near Bardstown

Car rental near Bardstown: what to expect

Customers report an average wait at the desk from 14 min at Budget to 23 min at National.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 9 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $35 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental near Bardstown: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car near Bardstown?
Car rental near Bardstown starts from $82 per day, and the average price is $123 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $371 for a 3-day weekend and $867 for a week. Rentals of a month or longer usually get a lower daily rate. The final price depends on the season, the car class, the rental company and how early you book.

What are the most popular types of rental cars near Bardstown?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Bardstown over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • Van: $157 per day
  • SUV: $129 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. Smaller cars are usually the cheapest, while SUVs, vans and premium cars cost more but offer extra space and comfort.

Which car rental companies are the most popular near Bardstown?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL near Bardstown over the last 12 months:
  • Enterprise, average price $116 per day
  • Thrifty, average price $126 per day
  • Dollar, average price $120 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews near Bardstown?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Bardstown are:
  • Alamo: rated 8.8/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $102 per day
  • National: rated 8.7/10 by 500+ customers, average price $126 per day
  • Enterprise: rated 8.3/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $116 per day
Ratings cover value for money, car cleanliness, desk service, and the pick-up and drop-off process. Ratings come from CarTrawler customer reviews, as shown in searches up to Jul 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company near Bardstown?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Bardstown are:
  • Alamo: about $82 per day
  • Payless: about $83 per day
  • Enterprise: about $84 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Jul 2026. For the lowest price, book early, choose a smaller car and check the fuel policy and deposit before you pay.

Where do I pick up my rental car near Bardstown?
It depends on the rental company, and the pick-up type is shown for each company on this page.
  • Desk in or next to the terminal: Alamo, National and Enterprise
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car near Bardstown and return it somewhere else?
Yes, one-way rentals are possible with many companies, but they usually charge a one-way fee, which is higher for longer distances or for drop-offs in another country. Enter a different drop-off location in the search form to see one-way prices with the fee included.

What is the minimum age to rent a car near Bardstown?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies near Bardstown is 21, and some companies require 23 or 25 for larger or premium cars. Drivers under 25 usually pay a daily young driver fee, and some companies limit younger drivers to smaller car classes. You also need to have held your driving license for at least one year. Age rules for young drivers near Bardstown:
  • Dollar: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car near Bardstown with a debit card?
Rental companies near Bardstown typically accept major credit cards such as Visa, Mastercard and American Express. The card must be in the main driver's name and have enough funds for the security deposit. Debit and prepaid cards are accepted only by some companies, sometimes with a higher deposit or extra checks. Companies that accept debit cards near Bardstown: Hertz, Thrifty and Dollar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies near Bardstown offer unlimited mileage?
7 rental companies near Bardstown include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them Alamo, National and Enterprise. Avis and Budget offer it on some cars only. The mileage policy is shown in each offer before you book. With limited mileage, every kilometer or mile over the daily allowance is charged extra.

What fuel policy do rental companies use near Bardstown?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones near Bardstown are:
  • Full to full: you get the car with a full tank and return it full. This is usually the cheapest option because you only pay for the fuel you use at pump prices. Refuel near the drop-off point, or the company will charge for the missing fuel plus a service fee. Offered by Hertz, Avis, Thrifty and Dollar.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car near Bardstown?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars near Bardstown include Alamo, Dollar and Enterprise. The cheapest is Alamo, from $91 per day. Hybrids need no charging. With a fully electric car, check the charging options along your route and the company's charging policy before you set off.

What extras can I add to a car rental near Bardstown?
You can add extras when you book or at the rental desk:
  • Additional driver: another person can share the driving if they meet the same requirements as the main driver (age and a valid driving license). Most companies charge a daily fee, but near Bardstown Alamo includes an additional driver for free.
  • GPS navigation, to find your way on unfamiliar roads
  • Child seats, infant seats and booster seats, which are required by law for young children in most countries
  • Extra insurance that lowers or removes the excess you pay if the car is damaged.
Extras are limited, so it's best to reserve them together with the car.

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