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Hartford car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who rented a car in Hartford 
Verified travelerMay 2023
Quite easy with Google maps. Getting out of the airport is well indicated.
LeonardMay 2023
Off-site is a bit more difficult.

KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Hartford

  • Rent a car for your trip to Hartford and enjoy the benefits of maximum freedom. The city includes sights like the Mark Twain House & Museum and various golf courses nestled in the surroundings – both are best reached with your own four wheels. Another reason why a hire car is a good idea upon coming to Hartford is that travelers can easily explore the surrounding areas as well, such as Providence, which is one and a half hours from Hartford; New Haven at the coast (40 minutes by car); or New York, which is a 2-hour car ride away.
  • When you fly into Connecticut and land at Bradley International Airport, picking up a hire car is a convenient move, as Hartford is about 25 miles from the airport and easily reached via the I-91 S in just over twenty minutes. The airport has agencies like Avis, Alamo, or Hertz onsite and all agencies offer complimentary shuttle services from the terminal to their respective service desks.
  • Hartford is a lovely and car-friendly city with broad and well-maintained roads in most places. However, winter can bring lots of snow and ice to the area and it is imperative to be properly prepared. Make sure the hire car has winter tires and even snow chains in the trunk – especially if you want to venture out into the countryside. Adjust your speed when there is snow and refrain from sudden braking or accelerating. Also bear in mind that, due to piled up snow on the sides of the road, streets may be narrower and cars harder to see at intersections.
  • Hartford also has a rush hour during weekdays when driving, if possible, should be avoided. In the mornings, rush hour usually starts at 7:30 am and ends at 9 am. In the afternoon, it is between 4:30 and 6:30 pm, so always plan ahead of time, especially when going to the airport.
  • Book your rental car in Hartford at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
  • Intermediate rental cars in Hartford are around 28% cheaper than other car types, on average
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FAQs about renting a car in Hartford

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

    Especially when visiting during the winter, opting for a 4-wheel-drive car is a wise choice, as it provides the necessary traction for the weather conditions. An SUV will equip travelers with the essential stability on the road without being too bulky. If you’re driving with family and need more space, a minivan is also a good option.

  • What’s the speed limit in Hartford?

    Speed limits are strictly enforced in Hartford, so always check for posted signs on the side of the road. General regulations permit 25 mph in school zones and 40 mph on arterial roadways. Interstates around the city allow 55 mph and rural interstates up to 65 mph. Always remember to adapt your speed to the given weather and road conditions.

  • Where are the best places to park in Hartford?

    On-street parking in Hartford is metered in most places and can vary in price and time restrictions, so always check the signs. There are also parking lots around, like the one on Main Street or Chapel Street. MAT Garage is also an alternative that costs a maximum of approximately $18 per day and from where the Dash bus goes into the city for free.

  • What is the best rental car company in Hartford?

    Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental company in Hartford is Hertz (7.0, 82 reviews).

  • How much is gas price in Hartford?

    The average gas price in Hartford is ₪12.06 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₪145 and ₪193, depending on the car size.

  • What is the most popular rental car in Hartford?

    Intermediate (Chevrolet Bolt EUV or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Hartford.

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

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

  • How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Hartford?

    An Intermediate car rental in Hartford costs ₪227 per day, on average.

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

    A Standard car rental in Hartford costs ₪432 per day, on average.

  • How much does a Mini car rental cost in Hartford?

    A Mini car rental in Hartford costs ₪403 per day, on average.

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Hartford 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.

Hertz

Best rated

Cleanliness

7.1

Comfort

7.4

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.1

Value for money

6.8

5 locations in Hartford

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Locations in Hartford

1005 New Britain Avenue

+1 860 953 1069

Monday09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday09:00 - 17:00
Thursday09:00 - 17:00
Friday09:00 - 17:00

170 Weston St

+1 860 533 1193

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

170 Weston Street

+1 860 560 7349

Monday10:00 - 20:00
Tuesday10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday10:00 - 20:00
Thursday10:00 - 20:00
Friday10:00 - 20:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00

180 Schoephoester Road

+1 860 627 3850

Monday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Tuesday00:00 - 01:0004:00 - 23:59
Wednesday00:00 - 01:0004:00 - 23:59
Thursday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Friday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00
Saturday00:00 - 01:0004:00 - 23:59
Sunday04:00 - 23:5900:00 - 01:00

880 Weathersfield Avenue

+1 860 296 3125

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Eric, Nov 2022

KAYAK
Great vehicle, very fair rate,excellent experience

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
They charged me an additional 240.00 more than the quoted price

10.0 Wonderful

Matthew, Oct 2022

KAYAK
The checkout process at Hertz seems slower than with other car renters. Everyone was super friendly and helpful though.

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Car was ready to go and I was in it within 5 minutes of arrival. Drop off was beyond easy with a drop box next to the building

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jun 2022

KAYAK
I inadvertently rented my car from West Hartford when I really wanted the airport. Being unfamiliar with the area, I was not sure of the address. The pickup experience at West Hartford was great, getting there was a little more problematic. When I returned the car, I opted to pay the fee to return at a different location, and picked the airport since it was right across the street from our hotel, so much easier to get to. Everyone I worked with had great customer service.

10.0 Wonderful

Nilesh, Dec 2021

KAYAK
Highly Appreciate the ease of booking rental car via Kayak. Got great price. Hertz rental cars service was really awesome !!

1 out of 16

Thrifty

10.0

Wonderful

Cleanliness

10.0

Comfort

10.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

10.0

Value for money

10.0

One location in Hartford

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Locations in Hartford

1005 New Britain Avenue

+1 860 953 1069

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

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Cleanliness

7.6

Comfort

7.7

Pick-up/Drop-off

7.4

Value for money

7.3

2 locations in Hartford

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47 Airport Rd

+1 860 296 2511

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday00:00 - 01:00
Sunday00:00 - 01:00

51 W Service Rd

+1 860 524 1411

Monday07:30 - 17:00
Tuesday07:30 - 17:00
Wednesday07:30 - 17:00
Thursday07:30 - 17:00
Friday07:30 - 17:00
Saturday09:00 - 17:00
Sunday00:00 - 01:00

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10.0 Wonderful

Susan, Sept 2024

Standard SUV

KAYAK
excellent- great service and car was clean and in great condition

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Jul 2024

Full-size

KAYAK
I received a lesser car than the reserved a Chevrolet Malibu and no reduction in price was made.

6.8 Okay

Anonymous, Nov 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

friendly and accommodating staff

Cons:

the car's smells really bad..like someone who rented it before smoked a weed inside the car...terrible!!!!

6.8 Okay

Anonymous, Aug 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The process for both pick-up and drop-off were super quick and easy, despite obvious limitations with covid.

Cons:

They left me in the dark about my refund for my deposit for using a debit card at pick-up. Still unsure if and when I’ll be receiving it back.

1 out of 3

Dollar

7.4

Good

Cleanliness

8.5

Comfort

7.5

Pick-up/Drop-off

8.0

Value for money

7.5

One location in Hartford

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Locations in Hartford

1005 New Britain Avenue

+1 860 953 1069

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

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Budget

Cleanliness

7.0

Comfort

7.0

Pick-up/Drop-off

6.3

Value for money

5.8

One location in Hartford

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Locations in Hartford

274 Leibert Road

+1 860 247 0482

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday11:00 - 15:00

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2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
Car was damaged and filthy.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2022

KAYAK
When I arrived to pick up my rental there were 5 people in front of me all waiting for their rentals. I was told there were no rentals at that time and I would have to wait until the clerk’s supervisor called and told her what to do. She had no idea when I would get my rental. I left there with a Ford Explorer which is a far cry from a Kia compact at about 3:30 pm. I waited 21/2 hrs for that. The clerk was efficient, but the wait and the fact that there was no car waiting was inexcusable as I had a reservation. Why did I reserve a rental at all ?

2.0 Poor

Blake, Sept 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

I didn't get the car

Cons:

SOMEBODY TELLINGME THE RENTAL DIDNT GO THROUGH BEFORE I SHOWED UP THERE IN AN UBER AND GOT STRANDED

1 out of 4

Sixt

Cleanliness

5.3

Comfort

5.3

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

4.6

One location in Hartford

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200 Prospect Ave

+1 860 232 7368

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
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1.9 Poor

Anonymous, Jun 2021

KAYAK
I couldn't reach support. No live people. They messed up my booking and when I went to cancel it online they tried to charge me 400. So I had to call my credit card company to dispute. They someone called me from the company to confirm I was taking the car two days prior to the booking and was a complete dock saying it was my fault. Do not do business with this company

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Nothing at all after checking my reservation it stated that sixt will be closing at 3pm and we gave them a call to let them know that our flight will be getting in at 2:15 pm and once we got there we was told that someone else took the car that we reserved for weeks ago. This facility rather more money over customer service I will not be booking with this company ever again even if it's my last resort. I will take a lyfe or Uber first before stepping into this establishment again

10.0 Wonderful

Anonymous, Feb 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Staff was friendly and prompt with explaining rental details.

1 out of 2

Avis

4.5

Cleanliness

5.7

Comfort

6.1

Pick-up/Drop-off

5.3

Value for money

4.7

One location in Hartford

Locations in Hartford

274 Leibert Road

+1 860 241 0049

Monday08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday08:00 - 17:00
Thursday08:00 - 17:00
Friday08:00 - 17:00
Saturday08:00 - 17:00
Sunday11:00 - 15:00

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2.0 Poor

Warren, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Terribly understaffed, one agent with more than 20 customers waiting more than an hour. Confusion about cars, cars missing keys, awful service.

Cons:

Everything.

2.0 Poor

Sandy, May 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Very friendly and helpful! My problem is with Priceline. They scheduled this at a downtown location, which after I got off the airplane had no way to get to before closing. System shouldn’t have allowed. I selected BDL airport and couldn’t have known what street the car rental places are. Avis worked with me but airport fees made the care over $100 more. I won’t be ordering from Priceline again. I will order from Avis directly. They are great.

Cons:

See above.

8.0 Very good

Keysha, Jan 2021

KAYAK

Pros:

Drop off was easy.

Cons:

Friendlier staff

3.6 Poor

Anonymous, Oct 2020

KAYAK

Pros:

The convenience and service I received at the time of pick-up and drop-off. Easy and seamless.

Cons:

I have never rented from Avis before but I have rented a car with other companies prior to this experience. I expected the Avis employee to walk with me to the vehicle and inspect the vehicle prior to me leaving with the vehicle. That did not happen. I was handed the keys and told I was all set. I walked to the car and noticed that it was dirty inside, leftover papers in the trunk and wrappers in the back door. About half way through my 750 mile commute I received a maintenance required notification on the dashboard for the rear seatbelts. I didn’t use the rear seat belts at all during my trip. The notification continued to prompt every time I would start the car. Just didn’t make me feel safe that all services/recalls weren’t serviced prior to letting a customer take the vehicle as a rental, especially with my lengthy trip.

National

8.8

Very good

One location in Hartford

Locations in Hartford

151 Farmington Ave

Monday07:00 - 18:00
Tuesday07:00 - 18:00
Wednesday07:00 - 18:00
Thursday07:00 - 18:00
Friday07:00 - 18:00

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Easirent

4.6

Mediocre

One location in Hartford

Locations in Hartford

Bradley International Airport

Opening times not available

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134 travelers who rented a car in Hartford gave the car agency they used an average rating of 4.7

Car rental locations in or near Hartford

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Most popular car type

Intermediate

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Hartford car rental information

Pick-up locationHartford
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Rental locations16
Airport locations3

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