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KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Cortland

  • If you intend to travel through the city during your visit, consider driving Cortland car rentals. Unlike the public buses that offer slow journeys due to many local stops, a rental car gives you the independence to drive at your own pace. You can visit attractions distant from the city, like Salt Springs State Park, about 50 miles east, or The Corning Museum of Glass, about 51 miles southwest of Cortland.
  • Most flights to Cortland land at Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR). Again, most car rental agencies at the airport are located on the first level at the center terminal at the pre-security checkpoint. So, you can pick up a rental car at your convenience at the airport without the need for shuttle services. Some off-site car rentals are located along 1000 Col Eileen Collins Boulevard, and you can access these offices using shuttle services from the airport terminal. Cortland car rental agencies at the airport include Avis, Budget, and Alamo.
  • When driving car rentals in Cortland, beware that it’s an industrious city, and you expect trucks on the road to and from the city. Therefore, maintain the required speed and focus your eyes on the road. In addition, remember to prioritize pedestrians by stopping when approaching the well-marked crossings. Also, avoid drunk driving because you could land into legal trouble, such as payment of hefty fines. The legal blood alcohol concentration when driving is 0.08.
  • The worst time to drive car rentals in Cortland is between 7:30 am to 9 am and 7:30 pm and 8:30 pm on weekdays. Driving during rush hours could lead to delays and inconvenience your journey. Main Street has heavy traffic during rush hours. Therefore, avoid this route and find backstreets that go through other towns. However, the best way to avoid traffic is to plan your journey and drive before traffic begins.
  • 25% of our users found rental cars in Cortland for $69 or less
  • Book your rental car in Cortland at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price

FAQs about renting a car in Cortland

  • How much does it cost to rent a car in Cortland?

    On average a rental car in Cortland costs $116 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 Cortland found in the last 2 weeks is $78.

  • How much is gas price in Cortland?

    The average gas price in Cortland 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.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Cortland?

    Standard (Nissan Altima or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Cortland.

  • Which car rental companies are at Tompkins County airport (ITH)?

    Car rental companies onsite at Tompkins County airport include Budget, Hertz and Avis.

  • Which car rental companies will pick you up at Tompkins County airport (ITH)?

    Car rental companies that offer shuttle or pick-up services from Tompkins County airport to off-airport locations include Budget, Hertz, and Avis.

  • How can I find car rentals near me in Cortland?

    Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.

  • How much does a Standard car rental cost in Cortland?

    A Standard car rental in Cortland costs $82 per day, on average.

  • How much does it cost to rent a car for a week in Cortland?

    On average a rental car in Cortland costs $813 per week ($116 per day).

  • How much does it cost to rent a car long term for a month in Cortland?

    On average a rental car in Cortland costs $3,484 per month ($116 per day).

  • Should I get insurance when renting a car in Cortland?

    Most car rental providers in Cortland offer insurance but the level of protection can differ substantially. If you're unsure whether to get extra protection for your car rental in Cortland, check out KAYAK's car rental insurance guide.

  • How many car agencies are operating in Cortland?

    KAYAK has deals for you to compare from 1 car rental agencies in Cortland.

  • What do I need to know before booking a car rental in Cortland?

    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!).

  • Why should I use KAYAK to rent a car in Cortland?

    KAYAK searches thousands of car rental agencies to provide you with offers from all car rental agencies operating in Cortland so that you can compare car rental rates, reviews and pick-up and drop-off locations to find the best deal for you.

  • What type of car is recommended for driving in Cortland?

    With narrow roads in the city, the best vehicles are small ones. A small car occupies less space, making it easier to drive on curvy roads and when overtaking. In addition, it's stable and feels comfortable when driving at high speed. However, consider the comfort and interior space before booking to store essential items for your journey. Finding a small car with high performance is easy because most car rental agencies have a wide collection of vehicles.

  • What’s the speed limit in Cortland?

    The streets of Cortland have clearly posted speed limit signs to guide drivers in various zones. When driving car rentals in Cortland on roads with no posted speed limits, always maintain a speed of 55 mph. On all the streets in the city limits, the speed limit ranges between 30 mph and 45 mph. If driving on major highways, the maximum speed limit is 65 mph. If approaching schools and construction zones, hospitals, or residential areas, always maintain a speed of 15 mph. The city is focused on improved road safety and has installed several traffic cameras to observe the behavior of drivers on the road.

  • Where are the best places to park in Cortland?

    Cortland offers several ample parking spaces downtown. Though parking can sometimes be challenging due to congestion, you can find cheap garages and parking lots to park Cortland car rentals. Hampton Inn Cortland on 26 River St. and Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cortland on 3707 Route 281 offers 2 hours of free parking to customers only. You can park at Tompkins Cortland Community College Park & Ride free for 2 hours on weekdays and 24 hours on weekends. If you park at Atrium At Armory Square Parking Garage, you pay about $5 for 1h 30min of parking.

Cortland car rental reviews and directory 
All ratings and reviews are collected from KAYAK users with a verified car rental booking. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

9.8

Best rated
Cheapest deal
Most popular

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

9.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

9.5

2 locations in Cortland

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Locations in Cortland

803 Cascadilla St

+1 607 275 9000

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00

991 State Route 13

+1 607 758 9000

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday00:00 - 00:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2024

Minivan

KAYAK
Best agents ever.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, May 2024

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Great experience. Great car that road like a dream. Really made the trip great.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Dec 2023

Intermediate

KAYAK
Staff was very helpful, polite and quick in getting me in to my rental car.

9.2 Wonderful

Anonymous, Sep 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

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

KAYAK

Cons:

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

Nick, Dec 2019

KAYAK

Pros:

Really easy to book and great customer service!

1 out of 3

Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Cortland

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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

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Avis

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2 locations in Cortland

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1 Culligan Drive

+1 607 257 0441

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

2534 Airport Road

+1 607 729 6001

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday11:30 - 15:30
Sunday11:30 - 15:30

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10.0 Wonderful

Joseph, May 2021

KAYAK

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The staff was friendly, helpful and professional.

10.0 Wonderful

Concerned, Sep 2023

Compact

KAYAK
Got an upgrade to a Genesis G60 in Johnson City, beautiful car.

2.0 Poor

Michael, Aug 2023

Passenger van

KAYAK
The vehicle provided was fine, but not the one/size reserved. Rented an 11-passenger van months ahead (to transport a wedding party). Got the rental, and it was a 7-passenger Yukon Denali. The person at the counter said, "we never get 11 passenger vans here." The rental person was totally unhelpful. She said they usually call people in advance to warn them, but for some reason, they didn’t call us. She said they'd be glad to rent us a second Yukon (at full cost to US!). After we expressed our dissatisfaction, she said she could check Elmira or Syracuse and we could drive there to exchange it. After calling, no passenger vans were available. They charged us over $1900.00 for a week long rental that we couldn't even use for the wedding. We ended up getting an ACTUAL 11 person van from Enterprise and our Avis rental sat in the driveway all week. I will never recommend Avis to anyone!

10.0 Wonderful

Jenni, Mar 2023

Open air all terrain

KAYAK
Very friendly personnel, super quick service.

10.0 Wonderful

Dave, Feb 2023

Intermediate SUV

KAYAK
Pickup was excellent, drop off not so much. I dropped off at 5am, so there was no one around of course. My proven stems from trying to get details on the drop off. Something like this would have been helpful "For the Syracuse airport, follow the signs for rental car return, being careful to not go into long term parking. You will turn into the parking garage just before passenger drop off lanes. Once inside, for Avis, drive past the first few rows that say other rental companies. Find an open space in the Avis section and park. You will bring your rental agreement and keys(and your fuel receipt if you topped off gas) inside the terminal. You are supposed to write your mileage on the rental agreement, but I had no pen and neither did the Avis counter. Also the place I got gas didn't give me a receipt at the pump, so other than a full tank I had no proof I got gas, no pen to leave a note. You will most likely come in the center entrance of the terminal and Avis is to your left(north). The drop box for the rental agreement and keys is well marked"

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2022

KAYAK
They over booked car, never got it.

1 out of 3

Budget

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1 Culligan Drive

+1 607 257 0441

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

2534 Airport Road

+1 607 798 8361

Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 13:00
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday11:30 - 15:30
Sunday11:30 - 15:30

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2.0 Poor

Daniel, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

They were friendly.

Cons:

Not the type of vehicle I reserved

8.0 Very good

Shannon W, May 2021

KAYAK

Cons:

Drop off

8.0 Very good

Dori, Mar 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

The staff was super friendly and nice...very helpful and got me processed quickly

Cons:

the vehicle did not seem very clean. the floor was muddy and the vehicle smelled of cigarette smoke

4.0 Mediocre

Jessenia, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Cars were not at quality of what was charged for rental.

Cons:

Would have appreciated a cleaner car. Other than that staff was very helpful and kind. Don't appreciate the absurd change of price when checking car out. Guess that's what happens when you get a car rental from a third party seller.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was excellent

9.2 Wonderful

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was the best.

1 out of 4

Hertz

No score available yet

One location in Cortland

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1 Culligan Drive

+1 607 257 8677

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Sep 2022

KAYAK
Everything was going perfectly but after dropping off the car I got charged with extra $30 and I was not sure where that was coming from. Probably never going to use KAYAK, other rentals might be bit expensive but at least they never charge you snikey extra money.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

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.

1 out of 1

AutoEurope

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Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport

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2534 Airport Road Binghamton (Johnson City) , New York , United States

+1 914 368 0091

Monday10:00 - 14:00
Tuesday10:00 - 14:00
Wednesday10:00 - 14:00
Thursday10:00 - 14:00
Friday10:00 - 14:00
Saturday10:00 - 14:00
Sunday10:00 - 14:00

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48 travelers who rented a car in Cortland gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.6

Car rental locations in or near Cortland

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Most popular agency

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Most popular car type

Standard

Average price

$116/day

Good deal

$69/day

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