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Where to pick up near Ithaca

Rental desks in Ithaca have had no offers in the last 12 months. The nearest with offers is Horseheads, 42 km away.

Pick-up point Type Suppliers From / day Average wait
Horseheads · 42 km City office 1 $70 23 min
Elmira-Corning Regional Airport · 45 km Airport 7 $62 19 min

Car rental prices near Ithaca by car type

Class Typical cars Suppliers From / day Typical / day
Economy Mitsubishi Mirage, Chevrolet Spark, Ford Fiesta 7 $59
Compact Nissan Versa, Kia Soul 7 $62
Intermediate Hyundai Elantra, Toyota Corolla, Volkswagen Jetta 7 $81 $100
Standard Volkswagen Jetta, Nissan Altima 5 $87
Full size Chevrolet Malibu, Toyota Camry 6 $75
Small SUV Jeep Renegade, Buick Encore 4 $74
Medium SUV Toyota Rav4, Hyundai Santa Fe, Chevrolet Equinox 7 $88 $111
Large SUV Chevrolet Tahoe, Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer 7 $105 $167
Minivan Chrysler Pacifica, Dodge Grand Caravan, Nissan Quest 7 $94
12-passenger van Ford Transit Passengervan 2 $299
Luxury Cadillac Escalade 1 $158
Premium Nissan Maxima 1 $150
Small or medium truck Ford F-150, Nissan Frontier 1 $129
Large truck Chevrolet Silverado, Dodge Ram 2 $68

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

Ford Fiesta rental car near Ithaca Dollar

Ford Fiesta

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $59/day
Nissan Versa rental car near Ithaca Dollar

Nissan Versa

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $62/day
Mitsubishi Mirage rental car near Ithaca Enterprise

Mitsubishi Mirage

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $70/day
Hyundai Venue rental car near Ithaca Budget

Hyundai Venue

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $82/day
Kia Rio rental car near Ithaca Avis

Kia Rio

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $82/day
Kia Soul rental car near Ithaca Budget

Kia Soul

or similar

  • 5 seats
  • 3 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $82/day
Chevrolet Spark rental car near Ithaca Hertz

Chevrolet Spark

or similar

  • 4 seats
  • 2 bags
  • Automatic transmission
  • Air conditioning
from $96/day

Convertible car rental Ithaca

Car rental companies near Ithaca

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

Alamo

22 min wait Credit card only
8.8
Excellent 5000+ reviews
from $94/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.4 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.9 Pick-up process 8.8 Drop-off process 9.2

Included in the price

  • Taxes

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

Office

Alamo at Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
276 Sing Sing Rd, Horseheads, 14845, NY
8338235638

National

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–23:00 · Sat 10:00–19:00 · Sun 09:00–20:00 21 min wait Credit card only
8.7
Excellent 500+ reviews
from $86/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.3 Cleanliness 8.8 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.6 Drop-off process 9.1

Included in the price

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

Office

National at Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
276 Sing Sing Rd, Ste 10, Horseheads, 14845, NY
8448164388

Enterprise

23 min wait Credit card only
8.4
Excellent 2000+ reviews
from $70/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 8.0 Cleanliness 8.4 Service at the rental desk 8.7 Pick-up process 8.3 Drop-off process 8.8

Policies

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

Office

Enterprise in Horseheads
2621 Corning Rd, Horseheads, 14845 4204, NY
6077965300

Hertz

In the terminal Mon–Fri 08:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–16:00 · Sun 10:00–17:00 19 min wait Credit card only
7.4
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 7.2 Pick-up process 6.9 Drop-off process 8.3

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

Office

Hertz at Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
276 Sing Sing Road Ste 8, Horseheads, Ny, Elmira, 14845, NY
6077393803

Avis

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–13:00 · Sun 09:00–18:00 17 min wait Credit card only
7.0
Good 5000+ reviews
from $82/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.6 Cleanliness 6.8 Service at the rental desk 7.0 Pick-up process 6.6 Drop-off process 8.0

Included in the price

  • 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 Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
276 Sing Sing Road Suite 9 Elmira Corning Regional Apo, Horseheads, 14845, NY
607-739-5689

Budget

In the terminal Mon–Fri 07:00–18:00 · Sat 09:00–13:00 · Sun 09:00–18:00 14 min wait Credit card only
6.8
Good 10000+ reviews
from $82/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.6 Cleanliness 6.9 Service at the rental desk 6.7 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 8.1

Included in the price

  • Airport fee

Policies

  • Full to full
  • 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 Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
276 Sing Sing Road, Suite 9 Elmira Regional Apo, Horseheads, 14845, NY
607-739-5689

Dollar

15 min wait Credit and debit cards
6.7
Good 5000+ reviews
from $62/day
Ratings, policies and office

Customer ratings

Value for money 6.2 Cleanliness 7.4 Service at the rental desk 6.4 Pick-up process 6.0 Drop-off process 7.6

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

Office

Dollar at Elmira-Corning Regional Airport
276 Sing Sing Road, Horseheads, NY, United States, 14845
(866) 434-2226

Rental conditions near Ithaca

Based on 7 suppliers here and nearby. Data from the 12 months to Apr 2026.

Debit card Accepted by 1 of 7 suppliers: Dollar.
Credit card Usually required, in the main driver's name. 6 of 7 suppliers list no debit option.
Mileage Unlimited at all 7 suppliers.
Transmission All cars are automatic.
Cancellation Free up to 48 hours before pick-up at 7 suppliers.
Insurance included Theft protection (TP) (1 supplier), Third-party liability (TPL) (1 supplier).
Included in the price Airport fee
Extras GPS (6 suppliers), Infant seat (6 suppliers), Child seat (6 suppliers), Booster seat (6 suppliers), Ski rack (4 suppliers), Winter tires (1 supplier)
Special offers Pre-registration available (3 suppliers)

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

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Car rental near Ithaca: what to expect

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

For a small car, Dollar is the cheapest at about $60 a day and is rated 6.7 out of 10. Alamo is rated 8.8 and costs about $108.

100% of the cars offered here are automatic. Mileage is unlimited at all 7 suppliers. Most suppliers allow free cancellation up to 48 hours before pick-up.

Car rental near Ithaca: FAQ

How much does it cost to rent a car near Ithaca?
Car rental near Ithaca starts from $59 per day, and the average price is $121 per day. Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Apr 2026. At the average daily rate, a rental costs about $363 for a 3-day weekend and $848 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.

Which car rental company has the best reviews near Ithaca?
According to customer reviews, the highest-rated car rental companies near Ithaca are:
  • Alamo: rated 8.8/10 by 5000+ customers, average price $111 per day
  • National: rated 8.7/10 by 500+ customers, average price $121 per day
  • Enterprise: rated 8.4/10 by 2000+ customers, average price $124 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 Apr 2026.

Which is the cheapest car rental company near Ithaca?
By the average daily price of a small car (mini, economy or compact), the cheapest rental companies near Ithaca are:
  • Dollar: about $60 per day
  • Enterprise: about $70 per day
  • Avis: about $82 per day
Based on offers seen in the 12 months to Apr 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 Ithaca?
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, Hertz and Avis
Your booking confirmation always includes the exact pick-up address and instructions.

Can I pick up a car near Ithaca 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 Ithaca?
The minimum age to rent a car near Ithaca is usually 21, although some companies accept drivers from 18 and others 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.

Can I rent a car near Ithaca with a debit card?
Rental companies near Ithaca 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 Ithaca: Dollar. The accepted cards are listed for each company on this page.

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

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