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  • 8.8 top rated · National

A rental car here costs $128 a day on average, about $899 for a week. The most popular car class is SUV, at about $115 a day. Hertz is the cheapest for a small car, about $43 a day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

  • In the terminal: 8
  • Free cancellation: 9 of 10
  • Debit card accepted: 4 of 10
  • National
  • Alamo
  • Enterprise
  • Sixt
  • Hertz
  • Budget
  • +4

Where to pick up in Indianapolis

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Indianapolis Airport · 13 km Airport 10 $69 19 min
Indianapolis 1202 East Stop 12 Road · 14 km City office 2 $43 17 min

Nearby, 25–30 km

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Indiana Carmel · 25 km City office 1 $143 20 min
Fishers · 26 km City office 1 $61 22 min
Franklin · 30 km City office 1 $49 24 min

Car rental prices in Indianapolis by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Chevrolet Spark, Mitsubishi Mirage, Kia Rio 10 $44 $81
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Soul, Ford Focus 10 $44 $93
Intermediate Toyota Corolla, Toyota Prius Hybrid, Hyundai Elantra 10 $69 $97
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Dodge Challenger, Nissan Altima 9 $49 $94
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry, Dodge Magnum 9 $85 $97
Small SUV Buick Encore, Jeep Renegade, Jeep Wrangler Sport 7 $46
Medium SUV Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Jeep Wrangler 10 $55 $94
Large SUV Chevrolet Suburban, Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Explorer 10 $100 $118
SUV Ford Flex 2 $104
Minivan Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest 10 $92 $109
12-passenger van Ford Transit Passengervan 2 $143
15-passenger van Chevrolet Express 3 $155
Luxury Chrysler 300, Dodge Challenger RT, Audi A4 7 $93 $118
Premium Nissan Maxima, Cadillac XT6, Chevrolet Impala 8 $78 $109
Exotic Chevrolet Corvette 1 $898
Convertible Ford Mustang Convertible, BMW 4 Series Convertible, Jeep Wrangler 4 $98
Small or medium truck Toyota Tacoma, Ford F-150, Nissan Frontier 6 $85
Large truck Dodge Ram 1 $96

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 Aug 2026. Rental companies guarantee the car class, not the exact model. Live availability and prices are shown in search results. How we collect prices

Chevrolet Spark rental car in Indianapolis Thrifty

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $44/day
Ford Focus rental car in Indianapolis Thrifty

Ford Focus

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $44/day
Hyundai Accent rental car in Indianapolis Payless

Hyundai Accent

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $67/day
Kia Soul rental car in Indianapolis Payless

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $69/day
Ford Fiesta rental car in Indianapolis Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $70/day
Nissan Versa rental car in Indianapolis Dollar

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $70/day
Kia Rio rental car in Indianapolis Sixt

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $71/day
Kia Niro Electric rental car in Indianapolis Budget

Kia Niro Electric

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $72/day

Car rental companies in Indianapolis

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

National

In the terminal Open 24 hours 24 min wait Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 1000+ reviews
from $95/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 9.1

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

Office

National at Indianapolis Airport
7801 Col H Weir Cook Mem Dr, Suite 151, Indianapolis, 46241 8011, IN
8333155898

Alamo

In the terminal Daily 00:00–02:00, 05:00–23:59 23 min wait Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $85/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.8 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
  • 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 · Winter tires

Office

Alamo at Indianapolis Airport
7801 Colonel H. Weir Cook Memo, Indianapolis, 46241, Indiana, IN
8333155899

Enterprise

In the terminal Daily 00:00–02:00, 05:00–23:59 22 min wait CDW included Credit card only
8.3
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $101/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)

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Enterprise at Indianapolis Airport
7801 Col H Weir Cook Mem Dr, Indianapolis, 46241 8011, IN
8333155897

Sixt

In the terminal Mon–Thu 00:00–00:30, 08:00–23:59 · Fri 08:00–21:00 · Sat 08:00–18:00 · Sun 08:00–23:59 20 min wait CDW included Credit and debit cards
8.1
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $72/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.6 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.3 Pick-up process 7.9 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

  • Collision damage waiver (CDW)
  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • Taxes
  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Unlimited mileage
  • Free cancellation up to 48 h before pick-up
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Sixt at Indianapolis Airport
7800 Col H Weir Cook Mem Dr, Indianapolis, 46241-8010, IN
+18887498227

Hertz

In the terminal Daily 07:00–23:59 14 min wait Credit and debit cards
7.3
Very good 2000+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.9 Cleanliness 7.7 Service at the rental desk 7.2 Pick-up process 6.7 Drop-off process 8.2

Included in the price

  • Theft protection (TP)
  • Third-party liability (TPL)
  • 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

Hertz at Indianapolis Airport
7800 Col H Weir Cook Memorial, Indianapolis, In, 46241, IN
3173151700

Budget

In the terminal Mon–Fri 00:00–01:00, 07:00–23:59 · Sat 00:00–01:00, 08:00–23:59 · Sun 00:00–01:00, 07:00–23:59 21 min wait Credit card only
7.1
Very good 10000+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 7.7 Cleanliness 6.2 Service at the rental desk 7.1 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 8.7

Included in the price

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

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Budget at Indianapolis Airport
7800 Col H Weir Cook Memorial Indianapolis Airport, Indianapolis, 46241, IN
317-260-5802

Avis

In the terminal Mon–Fri 00:00–01:00, 07:00–23:59 · Sat 00:00–01:00, 08:00–23:59 · Sun 00:00–01:00, 07:00–23:59 18 min wait Credit card only
7.1
Very good 5000+ reviews
from $102/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
  • Taxes

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

GPS · Infant seat · Child seat · Booster seat

Office

Avis at Indianapolis Airport
7800 Col H Weir Cook Memorial Dr, Indianapolis, 46241, IN
317-260-5800

Dollar

Daily 07:00–23:00 15 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good 5000+ reviews
from $70/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.3 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.3 Pick-up process 5.9 Drop-off process 7.8

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
  • One-way rental allowed
  • Pre-registration available

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Dollar at Indianapolis Airport
7801 Col H Weir Cook Mem Drive, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46241
(317) 315-1700

Thrifty

Daily 07:00–23:00 16 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good 5000+ reviews
from $70/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
  • Airport fee
  • Taxes

Policies

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

Extras (paid at the desk)

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

Office

Thrifty at Indianapolis Airport
7801 Col H Weir Cook Mem Drive, Indianapolis, IN, United States, 46241
(317) 315-1700

Payless

In the terminal Mon–Fri 00:00–01:00, 07:00–23:59 · Sat 00:00–01:00, 08:00–23:59 · Sun 00:00–01:00, 07:00–23:59 17 min wait Credit card only
6.6
Good 1000+ reviews
from $69/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 Indianapolis Airport
7800 Col H Weir Cook Memorial, Indianapolis, 46241, IN
317-777-7337

Rental conditions in Indianapolis

Based on 10 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Driver age Minimum age 21. Drivers under 25 pay $27 a day extra (Alamo).
Debit card Accepted by 4 of 10 suppliers: Sixt, Hertz, Dollar and Thrifty.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 6 of 10 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 10 suppliers.
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Electric and hybrid Toyota Prius Hybrid, Tesla Model 3 Long Range, Ford Mustang Mach-E and Tesla Model 3, from $89 a day.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 9 suppliers. Cancellation fee: Payless $130.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (9 suppliers), Third-party liability (TPL) (9 suppliers), Glass and tire waiver (5 suppliers).
Included in the price Airport fee, Taxes, Breakdown assistance
One-way rental Allowed by 4 suppliers. One-way fee seen: $52–$427.
Free additional driver Alamo
Extras GPS (9 suppliers), Infant seat (9 suppliers), Child seat (9 suppliers), Booster seat (9 suppliers), Ski rack (5 suppliers), Winter tires (2 suppliers)
Special offers Pre-registration available (5 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 Indianapolis

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Car rental in Indianapolis: what to expect

Open 24 hours: National. Customers report an average wait at the desk from 14 min at Hertz to 24 min at National.

For a small car, Payless is the cheapest at about $68 a day and is rated 6.6 out of 10. National is rated 8.8 and costs about $96.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 10 suppliers. The minimum driver age is 21, and drivers under 25 pay from $27 a day extra. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental in Indianapolis: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car in Indianapolis?
Car rental in Indianapolis starts from $44 per day, and the average price is $128 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $385 for a 3-day weekend and $899 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 in Indianapolis?
These are the car types people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Indianapolis over the last 12 months, with their average daily prices:
  • SUV: $115 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 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 in Indianapolis?
These are the rental companies people opened most often in searches on TREWL in Indianapolis over the last 12 months:
  • Thrifty, average price $96 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 2026.

Which car rental company has the best reviews in Indianapolis?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies in Indianapolis are:
  • National: rated 8.8/10 by 1000+ customers, average price $160 per day
  • Alamo: rated 8.7/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $104 per day
  • Enterprise: rated 8.3/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $275 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 Aug 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company in Indianapolis?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies in Indianapolis are:
  • Hertz: about $43 per day
  • Payless: about $68 per day
  • Dollar: about $70 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Aug 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 in Indianapolis?
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: National, Alamo and Enterprise
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car in Indianapolis 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. In Indianapolis, one-way rentals are offered by Sixt, Avis and Dollar. 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 in Indianapolis?
The lowest minimum age among rental companies in Indianapolis 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 in Indianapolis:
  • Alamo: minimum age 21, young driver fee up to age 24

Can I rent a car in Indianapolis with a debit card?
Rental companies in Indianapolis 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 in Indianapolis: Sixt, Dollar and Thrifty. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

Which car rental companies in Indianapolis offer unlimited mileage?
9 rental companies in Indianapolis include unlimited mileage on all cars, among them National, Alamo and Enterprise. Avis offers 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 in Indianapolis?
The fuel policy is shown for each company on this page. The most common ones in Indianapolis 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 Alamo, Avis, Dollar and Thrifty.
  • Same to same: you return the car with the same fuel level as at pick-up.

Can I rent an electric or hybrid car in Indianapolis?
Yes. Companies offering electric and hybrid cars in Indianapolis include Dollar, Budget and Avis. The cheapest is Budget, from $89 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 in Indianapolis?
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 in Indianapolis 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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