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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.
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.
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.
On average a rental car in Ithaca costs $78 per day. But prices differ between operators and you can save money through a price comparison of car rental deals from different agencies. The cheapest price for a car rental in Ithaca found in the last 2 weeks is $71.
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car ($50/day) and Hertz ($50/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 803 Cascadilla St 14850-3236 (1 miles from city center).
The average gas price in Ithaca is $3.70 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between $44 and $59, depending on the car size.
Economy (Hyundai Kona or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Ithaca.
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An Economy car rental in Ithaca costs $81 per day, on average.
A Standard car rental in Ithaca costs $105 per day, on average.
A Premium car rental in Ithaca costs $104 per day, on average.
In Ithaca, cars are most frequently rented at Enterprise Rent-A-Car 803 Cascadilla St (1 miles from city center).
On average a rental car in Ithaca costs $544 per week ($78 per day).
On average a rental car in Ithaca costs $2,331 per month ($78 per day).
Most car rental providers in Ithaca offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Ithaca, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.
KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 5 car rental agencies in Ithaca.
Finding the right price, understanding the add-ons and staying up to date with policy changes can be a challenge. That’s why KAYAK has produced the ultimate guide to renting a car to help you cut though the jargon and make the right choice for your rental car. Find tips and insights for how to book your rental, what car rental insurance you’ll need, how to deal with a car rental agency and what extra fees to expect (and avoid!).
KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Ithaca so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.
Actually, no, there are not. One of the few cheap car rentals in Ithaca that you will find close to downtown Ithaca is Enterprise Rent-A-Car on Cascadilla Street. If you have trouble finding Ithaca car rentals, you can look for car rentals in Elmira to the southwest, in Johnson City to the southeast, or in Cortland to the northeast.
When you rent a car in Ithaca, it is important to know Ithaca’s particular parking rules. In Ithaca, you must move your vehicle at least once every 24h if it is parked on the street. The other parking rule you need to keep in mind is the even/odd rules. On even calendar days, you are allowed to park on the side of the street that has even address numbers, and on odd calendar days, you can park on the side of the street with odd address numbers.
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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10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Aug 2024
Minivan
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2024
Intermediate SUV
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Feb 2024
Pickup truck
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Dec 2023
Intermediate
9.2 Wonderful
Anonymous, 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
Tuesday, 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.One location in Ithaca
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1 Culligan Drive
+1 607 257 0441
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8.0 Very good
Shannon W, May 2021
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Drop off10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, Oct 2020
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Staff was excellent4.4 Mediocre
Michael, Dec 2019
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everything else2 locations in Ithaca
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1 Culligan Drive
+1 607 257 0441
276 Sing Sing Road Suite 9
+1 607 739 5689
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Joe, Feb 2024
Intermediate
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Joseph, May 2021
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The staff was friendly, helpful and professional.2.0 Poor
Michael, Aug 2023
Passenger van
10.0 Wonderful
Jenni, Mar 2023
Open air all terrain
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, May 2022
10.0 Wonderful
Anonymous, May 2022
One location in Ithaca
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1 Culligan Drive
+1 607 257 8677
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Anonymous, Sep 2022
2.0 Poor
Anonymous, Jun 2021
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You idiots! The rental was cancelled 5 minutes after it was made. There was no rental event. Why don't you know that? You have no back-feed from Hertz to your system?? I got notices from you that my car was ready, which was totally wrong and made me have to contact Hertz again. So much for using cheapflights again.Cons:
Cheapflights could have done their job and understood the situation.2 locations in Ithaca
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Most popular agency | Budget |
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Most popular car type | Economy |
Average price | $78/day |
Good deal | $67/day |
Pick-up location | Ithaca |
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Car types | Compact, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Luxury, Minivan, Premium SUV, Standard SUV, Supplier choice |
Rental locations | 5 |
Airport locations | 4 |
Popular agencies | Enterprise Rent-A-Car, Hertz, Turo |