Car Rental at 'Lexington - Airport'

Airport location, terminals and transportation

Blue Grass Airport is located near Lexington, Kentucky. The airport is situated at the historic site, among horse farms, near the famous «Keeneland» Racetrack. The airport was founded in 1942. It services the central and eastern part and serves as an important engine for the economic development of the whole region. Its passenger traffic is about 1.5 million people every year. Besides scheduled passenger flights, the airport serves the general aviation, charter and corporate flight. It also offers the rental of aviation equipment and warehouses, the servicing of aircraft, and flight instructions. At the airport, there are two air-strips. The passenger terminal is divided into three concourses. There is the Aviation Museum of Kentucky in the territory of the airport.

To reach Lexington that is 6 km from the airport, you can take various types of transport, for instance, shuttle, taxi, limo, or rent a car. Taxi services are provided right at the exit from the baggage claim area. The bus (express) transfer runs between the airport and the city center during the day on weekdays. Network transport companies (Uber, Lyft) take passengers at the roadside near the terminal.

Rental offices, how to find them, where to return car

At the airport, car rental services are provided by the following international companies that are famous all over the world: Alamo, Avis rent a car, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National car. These companies’ points are located in the Arrival area of the passenger terminal at the first level. To get to the points, you need to go to the center of the baggage claim area. The points are located between the exits from the terminal.

Cars are taken in the covered parking area near the terminal (in the garage in front of the terminal). Cars are returned to the parking area for rented cars near the terminal. Companies recommend to booking the car model you need in advance. In this case, it will take you less time to rent a car model you prefer.

Long-term and short-term parking, hotels nearby

At the airport, there are several types of parking lots: long-term, short-term, valet, and outdoor economy lots. Parking near the terminal is allowed only for the loading and unloading of passengers. The parking in long and short-term lots is free if it doesn’t exceed 30 minutes.

There are a lot of hotels near Blue Grass Airport: Super 8 by Wyndham Lexington, Americas Best Value Inn, Towne Place Suites by Marriott Lexington, Hampton Inn, Comfort Suites, Courtyard, Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn and Suites. The hotels near the airport offer a free transfer from and to the terminal. You can get the contact data of these hotels in the baggage claim area. It is recommended to contact the hotel to be sure that you can take a transfer there.