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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Ithaca
- Traveling to a new city can be both exciting and unnerving at the same time. Having to deal with bus schedules or train timetables and fitting them into your itinerary can also present a challenge. You could make your trip easier by renting a car from Ithaca car rentals because modern rental cars come with high-tech navigational systems that’ll help you get exactly where you want to go. You'll have the flexibility and convenience to travel to places like the Northeast Classic Car Museum, about 65 miles away, or drop in at the Pleasant Valley Wine Co, 44 miles away, for some wine tasting, all at your own pace.
- The Ithaca Tomkins Regional Airport has a designated car rental counter that you will find inside the baggage claim. The cars are located right outside, eliminating any need for airport shuttle transfers. This is the same area where you return the car once your trip is over. From the counter, you'll find several Ithaca car rentals, including Budget, Avis, Enterprise, Hertz, and National. You can book a car through KAYAK and pick it up at the airport at your convenience.
- Jaywalking in Ithaca is quite notorious, to the point that the Ithaca police had considered having a jaywalking patrol. A lot of pedestrians ignore crosswalk signs, so be on the lookout to avoid accidents. Potholes are something else to watch out for on Ithaca roads. Roads like Spencer Street, Cayuga Street, Buffalo Street, Marshal Street, and many more, especially when you venture out to rural areas, can pose a challenge.
- Morning rush hours in Ithaca spans from 7am-10am, with its heaviest around 9am. Sometimes it stretches to 11am before resuming regular traffic. Route 13 bears most of the congestion, so avoiding it during these times may save you a headache. Keep in mind that there are traffic cameras to catch any unlawful behavior.
- Book your rental car in Ithaca at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Economy rental cars in Ithaca are around -20% cheaper than other car types, on average
FAQs about renting a car in Ithaca
What type of car is recommended for driving in Ithaca?
When choosing a vehicle from car rentals in Ithaca, opt for a truck or a 4WD if you’d like to explore the wildlife and nature around Cayuga Lake, like Ithaca Falls and Hemlock Gorge. If you plan to go camping at the Robert H. Treman State Park, an SUV would be preferable. If you're here for business endeavors or want to go to places like Gola Osteria in Collegetown, consider renting a luxury car or convertible. You can pick a standard, full-size, or mid-size car depending on your capacity needs.
What’s the speed limit in Ithaca?
The maximum speed limit allowed in Ithaca, along any highway or streets within the city, is 30mph. There's a speed limit of 15mph along highways, streets, or within several parks in the city, including Stewart Park, Cass Park, and the Newman Golf Course. Route 89 is exempted from this rule, along Cass Park. While driving through school zones in your rented vehicle, keep in mind that the speed limit is 15mph between 7am and 6pm. Right turns on red signals are prohibited.
Where are the best places to park in Ithaca?
Ithaca offers easy parking options, whether in the streets or garages. On-street parking is enforced between 9am, and 6am Monday-Friday, and charges about $1.50 per hour for 2h, after which you must move the car. Free parking is allowed on the streets between 6pm and 9am and during weekends. If you download the Parkmobile App, you could pay with your smartphone and get a reminder about 15min before expiry. In downtown and Collegetown, you’ll find parking garages that charge $1 per hour. There are four garages conveniently located in Ithaca, all of which feature elevators and fully automated systems. These garages include Green Street Garage, Seneca Street Garage, Dryden Road Garage, and Cayuga Street Garage.
How much is the price of fuel in Ithaca?
The average price of fuel in Ithaca is ₹ 325 per litre over the past 30 days. Filling up a petrol tank costs between ₹ 3,895 and ₹ 5,193, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular car hire in Ithaca?
Economy (Toyota RAV4 or similar) is the most frequently booked car hire type in Ithaca.
How can I find car hires near me in Ithaca?
Take a look at our extensive car hire location map to find the best car hire deals near you.
How much does an Economy car hire cost in Ithaca?
An Economy car hire in Ithaca costs ₹ 8,787 per day, on average.
How much does a Compact car rental cost in Ithaca?
A Compact car rental in Ithaca costs ₹ 6,330 per day, on average.
How much does a Special car hire cost in Ithaca?
A Special car hire in Ithaca costs ₹ 10,277 per day, on average.
Ithaca car rental reviews and directory
Budget
8.7
Very Good
50 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
8.4
One location in Ithaca
Locations in Ithaca
1 Culligan Drive
+1 607 257 0441
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8.0 Very Good
May 2021
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Drop off10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2020
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Staff was excellent4.4 Mediocre
Dec 2019
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convenient drop offCons:
everything else10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2019
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Check in and check out was prompt and easy. Very happy!10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2019
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Brand new Fusion Hybrid. Great gas mileage for a long trip. Efficient pickup and drop-offCons:
Nothing.6.8 Okay
Apr 2019
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I got TWO tickets because the inspection sticker had expired and had to exchange the car. The guy didn't even say "Sorry."Avis
7.9
Good
34 reviewsCleanliness
8.0
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.8
2 locations in Ithaca
Locations in Ithaca
1 Culligan Drive
+1 607 257 0441
276 Sing Sing Road Suite 9
+1 607 739 5689
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10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
May 2021
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The staff was friendly, helpful and professional.7.2 Good
Jun 2019
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the lady at the court when I dropped off was unbelievably rude! Very disappointing.10.0 Wonderful
Jun 2019
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Very small airport, so there was only one desk and the line was short!Cons:
The rental car parking area is not covered, which is not great if it is raining and you are lugging your suitcases through puddles to get to the car.10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2019
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This was my first time ever renting a car, so I was a little nervous, but Avis was such a great company to go with! The whole process was very easy, I spent no more than 10 minutes picking up my car and even less time dropping it off in the city I traveled to. Thanks Avis!Cons:
The only issue I had was that my credit card expiration date was entered incorrectly, and I had to call to correct this issue the following week. It took about 20 minutes over the phone to get it resolved but everything else went great!4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2018
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it was fineCons:
i had to get a car by 5 pm 12/24, because they were closed after that and the following day. Since i had to pick up earlier than i wanted to, my time was diminished with family for the holiday.Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.8
Very Good
22 reviewsCleanliness
9.1
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8.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
9.1
3 locations in Ithaca
Locations in Ithaca
2621 Corning Rd
+1 607 796 5300
803 Cascadilla St
+1 607 275 9000
991 State Route 13
+1 607 758 9000
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2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2023
9.2 Wonderful
Sep 2020
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Very friendly and competent staff at both pickup and drop off. Helpful under difficult circumstances.Cons:
Initially we were told that no car was available despite our reservation, making me panic. Issue was resolved though.4.0 Mediocre
Jun 2020
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The original car smelled of smoke. I asked to change the date of the rental and if that would also change my rental price. I was told no, but later they charged me more and unfortunately there was no way to dispute it since it was my word against theirs.10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2019
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Really easy to book and great customer service!10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2018
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Fast and easyCons:
NothingHertz
7.1
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18 reviewsCleanliness
8.4
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.7
Value for money
6.7
One location in Ithaca
Locations in Ithaca
1 Culligan Drive
+1 607 257 8677
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8.0 Very Good
Sep 2019
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Customer service7.2 Good
Jun 2019
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- Clean car that was in the desired categoryCons:
- Very limited staff availability for pick-up and drop-off10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2018
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Read above5.2 Fair
Mar 2018
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The very tight grace period of 30 mins if you are late to drop off the car, will be a reason why I would make sure not to rent a car from them anymore!!!!7.6 Good
Dec 2017
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They helped us change drop off locationsCons:
The windshield washer was either Frozen or broken but we couldn't clean the windshield driving on dirty winter streets which left us feeling a bit inconvenienced and unsafe.8.0 Very Good
Nov 2017
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Everything went smoothly with the rental itself. Although I have not yet seen the final charges on my credit card statement, so cannot comment on that as yet.Cons:
While checking out the car the customer representative asked me to choose among certain rental options in a way that made it appear as if the stated choices were obligatory. For instance, he indicated that when I returned the car I could choose between two options for refueling (both of which incur extra fees). There are, in fact, three options for refueling, the third being refueling the car oneself (in this case the cheapest option). We went back and forth for several minutes discussing the two former refueling options before I saw a sign indicating that I could, in fact, refuel the car myself. Had I not seen this sign I would have been unwittingly led into spending additional money. In a similar vein, I was asked if I would like a particular model of vehicle. I realized that I was, again, being unwittingly guided into spending more money on an upgrade rather than a choice among equally priced cars. My recommendation is that it should be fine to rent a vehicle from the Ithaca Airport Hertz office so long as one comes prepared to avoid the verbal traps that are set; carefully laid traps which are intended to make one unwittingly cough up additional money.Easirent
4.6
Mediocre
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2 locations in Ithaca
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AutoEurope
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