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Car rental in Tompkins County

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Tompkins County car rental at a glance

Most popular rental companyAvis
Cities to choose from2, Ithaca is most popular
Cheapest price found$108 per day, Ithaca
To give you an idea of how much renting a car in Tompkins County could cost, we've pulled prices from Ithaca.

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City car rental in Tompkins County

Where in Tompkins County will you set off from? You could find a great price.

Car rental in Ithaca

From
$108
per day

Car rental in Ithaca

From
$108
per day

Explore Tompkins County

All you need to know about Tompkins County

Side of the roadRight
CurrencyUS Dollar
LanguageEnglish
Highway speed limitVaries from state to state
Built-up area speed limitVaries from state to state
Age to rent a car21
The information here is based on our understanding as of January 2024. For the most current and accurate information, it’s recommended to check official government sources.

Car rental in Tompkins County: FAQs

You will need insurance to rent a car in Tompkins County, but you won't necessarily need "extra" insurance. Different car rental companies offer different insurance policies, so make sure you look at the details when you pick a deal.
To rent a car with most companies in Tompkins County, you need to be at least 21 years old. Some companies may have extra fees to pay if you are under 25 years old, so make sure you check before you book.
The types of documents you’ll need to rent a car in Tompkins County depend on the car rental company you go with. But in general, you will need a valid driver's license, ID, and passport. Once you’ve booked a car rental in Tompkins County, you can easily get in touch with your chosen provider to find out.
It’s easy to rent a car in Tompkins County. First, you need to decide where in Tompkins County you want to pick up your car from.

Once you’ve decided where you want to go, simply enter your dates and search for the best deal for you. Once you’ve found your deal, you’ll be redirected to the provider to book with no extra fees.
You can rent a car for as long as you like, depending on availability. If you know what dates you’re needing wheels for, start searching with Skyscanner today.
You may need a credit card to rent a car in Tompkins County. It all depends on which car rental company you choose.
It depends where in Tompkins County you want to visit. The most popular place to go is Ithaca. On average, it costs $109 per day to rent a car there. The lowest price we could find is $108 per day.

Getting the cheapest car rental in Tompkins County

Here are some tips to help you score the best prices and hit the road for less.

Compare across companies

The most popular car rental companies in Tompkins County are Avis and Budget. The cheapest company we've found is Avis. To find a great price, you can easily compare across different trusted car rental companies using Skyscanner.

Be flexible

Not sure where in Tompkins County you're going to visit? There are lots of places to pick up your rental car. Being flexible on your pickup location can help you get a great price, all while seeing more of Tompkins County. We've found that the most popular place to pick up a car in Tompkins County is Ithaca. The cheapest place to pick up your rental car is Ithaca.

Rent a car long-term in Tompkins County

Looking to rent a car for more than a few weeks? It could be cheaper to rent for a full month. This can cut the admin costs for car rental companies and give you some extra time to explore too. Try it today and search for 30 days' worth of car rentals.

Save on fuel

You can make your money go further by finding a car rental deal in Tompkins County with "unlimited mileage" or a "full-to-full" fuel policy. This can save you cash on topping up the tank.

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